How to Build a DIY Deck on a Budget

[tappenmom]

Great detail on the construction, love it! Love the look too❤❤

[Arervin]

How are those adjustable post bases anchored to the concrete? Looks like the bolt is not actually cast into the pier, and just floating in the hole? Or is there a threaded insert that allows for the adjustment? Seems like the could be subject to uplift if its just floating? I have no experience here, just curious

[joshpit]

Props for putting your beams on-top of your posts.
And props for putting your joists on-top of your beams.
That's a solid load-path. But...

You sure like those adjustable post bases.
I'm not a fan: It's a very small cross-sectional area of steel holding up your deck. Throw a hot-tub on that, and now there is a significant load.

In my area, anything over 30" tall (top of deck to top of grade) needs a permit. That primarily means utilizing significant footers (deep and wide) along with significant post-base connectors. Proper footers should not settle much, if at all. Therefore future adjust-ability is either not needed, or so minor that a simple shim would suffice. Also: A beefy post-base connector will have a significantly larger cross-sectional area in contact with the footer, and extend deep into the footer with either a J-bolt, or direct-set. Rebar cages may or may not be a requirement inside the footers depending on use and location.

[MyFavoriteBedtimeStories]

You are awesome Devon. Can you share was stain and sealer you use on the decks? Thank you!

[marlonguerra]

Question: I’ve seen you use those anchors in your other builds. But I wonder if they’re strong enough and if you know their weight capacity. Thanks in advance.

[sayskays]

Nice build. Isn't the purpose of the blocking between joists to prevent lateral torsional buckling? I thought it would have made sense to put some at the midspans of the joists, especially if you're putting something heavy like a hot tub on there. Great video, it looks great!

[samalf-nvrs]

Nice build man! Always enjoy your content! What holds the anchors in? Is it floating basically or do they thread into something?

[mikem.]

so cool, i deff want to build my house on my land i own in fl

[jeremystevens]

The desire to buy land and build a deck is strong right now

[JosephNuttall-hn]

Nice Deck.. When are you gonna be posting a new video??

[danielvijulie]

Not sure how young you are but it’s so inspiring to see someone like you make life into such an adventure. I just found your channel and can’t stop watching it! What do you do to fund all these projects?

[sonquatsch]

if i could do it all over again, i would have asked for the aptitude to be a builder. a home is where everything starts.

[JosephNuttall-hn]

Any new videos coming? It's been awhile..

[tansu]

hey Devon, I sent an email to you and look forward to hearing back!

[iamb]

Serious question. It seems like you do really well financially. Why do you accept sponsorships for videos and make ads for companies?

It kind of degrades the experience of your videos, and if you don't need it financially then why "pollute" your videos?

[TonyStark-oydq]

dear god, a deck for “$2, 000” - on “a budget.” Are people losing their minds? Is this deck constructed of some rare, endangering Chinese wood that takes thousands of years to mature???