Learn How To Build a Deck with Wood | DIY Projects

Learn how to build a deck from start to finish using all wood materials.

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[williardbillmore]

It should be noted that according to the International Residential Code that if your deck is less than 30 inches off the ground, less than 200 sq feet, is not a required emergency egress and is free standing and self supporting you do not need to get a building permit or pay inspection fees. That can save you a bundle. A 16 X 12 foot deck is pretty good size and keeps under the 200 sq foot requirement.

[ezmirza]

Wow it was Excellent video cover everything you should need very helpful.

[Mustafafilming]

Best and most comprehensive deck video I've ever seen.

[angelsanchez]

Great video keep them coming kudos to Lowes i will continue to buy my stuff there.

[aymanantoun]

Fantastic
Great job
Lowe’s is the best

[rochiellebevans]

Great video. Had to watch again. Thanks.

[blainerichardson]

I bought a garden hose from lowes online and they sent me a used one with paint all over it and had holes in the hose. So i will never buy anything from them ever again. Thdy said to send it back to them but after shipping costs it wasnt worth it. Thanks Lowes ! But at least you came in helpful with a free video.

[madantamang]

This looks pretty awesome, but what about in rainy season.??

[mountaingrownnomad]

All-in-all a good instructional video. A couple things missed are:
1) Leave a small gap (approx 1/4") between deck boards to allow for expansion of wood unless you use composite Trex boards, and
2) Always paint or use treated boards where wood comes in direct contact with the ground or cement to prevent rot.

[sevendaysara]

this is so well explained that I think I can do it myself now💪🏼

[buddyrye]

The IRC will typically require a permit for a deck where the deck finished floor elevation is 30” or more from adjacent grade. Otherwise, you may have a compliance officer (via a friendly neighbor) knock on your door. ;)

[brianp]

Wow, this was fast but thorough. I am impressed. If you are putting out quality content like this, then you earned me. Subbed.

[hassankhan]

I want to 🙏😇 extend the privacy Lattice on it, can someone please let me know how to hold and tighten those Lattice panels vertically in absentia of the columns / posts?

Do I have to raise the posts first or is there some other easier solution?

[victorialou]

it was so great .I hope I can build the deck by myself one day

[vincentartale]

what is the make of the staple gun and staples being used for the wiring for the lights

[almercraft]

Thanks for showing this video of how to build a deck.It looks so easy ♥️

[onacres]

I wonder where they got the wood from for this because it definitely wasn’t Lowe’s. That was some nice looking lumber.

[williardbillmore]

Unless you live in the tropics outdoor decks should never be built the same height as the interior floors. You need a step down so that the doors to the deck can open when snow and ice are on the deck. Even if you have sliding doors you do not want snow and ice to build up against them.
This is refreshing to see a "how to" deck video where ledger boards are not recommended and rim joists are not used as beams and ledgers.
Guard rail posts should attach inside the rim joists so they can be through bolted to joists or blocking as well and the rim joist. Makes for much stronger posts that are integrated with the entire structure.

[ClevelandRocks]

Lowes deck designer, is a free software available.. WITHOUT download. I believe it to have material list built in as well

[change]

you can tell the tools come from lowes because they are kobalt, you can tell the lumber did not, because it was straight