5 Tips for Building a Durable Deck

If you framed your deck using these tips you’ll get many decades of live from that structure! Big thanks to my local deck supplier TimberTown and YellaWood for sponsoring today’s video.

[ChedWick]

I'm definitely favoriting this video. I've seen soooo many decks that after just 4-5 years are already in need of some TLC.

[markn]

Soaking the end of post in "end sealer" solution is new tip to me. I like it!!! Thanks for sharing.

[JoeLarge]

I did not know about copper in treatment and the joist tape. Learned something today. Thanks,

[jrloza]

I have been doing the joist tape for year using ice and water menbrane, I always get good complements from the inspectors .I like your method

[normsayle]

Great job. Years ago I had my local aluminum guy make me caps for the top of my deck joists. 2" X 1 5/8" X 2". I held them in place with a couple of galvanized roofing nails until the deck boards were installed. 35 years later and no signs of water damage. The other idea I had was to apply an aluminum "L" shape fascia piece on the backside of the ledger board against the wall side. It provides a continuous cap and moisture protection when affixing it to the wall. I finish it with a silicone bead where the aluminum meets the wall. Again, 35 years later and the ledger board has no sign of any type of water damage.

[jeffquinn]

Like the idea of the spacers. Worked homeowner claims for 30 years. Literally saw hundreds of rotted ledger board which in turn rot out the sills. Nice job.

[SpartanV]

Some of the nicest clean built decking I've seen 👍

[weldon]

How awesome. I am literally starting my deck framing for my dream home after Labor Day. 12” OC and joist tape will definitely be on mine! Thanks, Matt!!!

[localcrew]

I just put a 12X24 deck on the back of our house -- and it's awesome! We decided to spring for the cool powder coated aluminum balusters that bow out and look like wrought iron. They look so cool.

Great vid, Matt. Always love your advice.

[jackfarrell]

that is one beautiful deck you have built there. I noticed that flashing was not needed due to a pool application. and the lack of a rail system. I never liked relying on the structure for support, which I have done in the past. now I always have posts two or three feet from the structure. thank you for the video.

[thecountrycarpenter]

Great job on that deck. It was a good bit of extra work but it looks like it got hammered out with ease. Appreciate the tips

[forwardhomeenhancements]

Matt,

Not trying to be Bob the builder here, but we primarily focus in roofing and decking. Mfm peel and seal is a great product that can be used to flash a ledger board. This is our go to Product. We will also cut down grace peel and stick.

[newearthlivingithaca]

Thanks for your show Matt and thanks for the research you do on best products and practices

[MrTiger]

My deck are 12" on center or less and did it in 1993. The deck is the most solid deck I ever stepped on. Standard deck feels bouncy and flexes too much. It's a pain to put in the nails for the brackets back then with a hammer... not enough room to swing your hammer. Today, just use the pneumatic palm nailer or impact screw gun if you opt for screws designed for joist hangers. Great tips on ground contact lumbers and others. Syrprised you didn't mention roofing membrane and aluminum flashing against the house for water protection.

[Steve-tjti]

Matt, you should do a video comparing the different types of pressure treated material.

[SublimeSimplicity]

I had to rebuild a section of my deck a couple weeks ago. When I saw this video pop up I was like, "Oh no, what am I going to regret that I did or didn't do"

I actually did all these things. Thank you so much for your videos.

I don't know if this knowledge was from other videos I've seen of yours or if you've just taught this guy to fish. I do know I was thinking moisture control first.

Thanks and keep them coming!

[TimberTownUSA]

Great work, that deck is going to last a lifetime!

[jamesoncross]

Great video. That some heavy and expensive framing. What a solid deck. I'd love to see it 100% complete.

[Rideeverydayofficial]

Have two decks 30 yrs old. Posts are still not rotten.

[jaandel]

I've been watching several videos related to how built a deck, and you put all of them in one great video, nice job CAMO ( from old house great school) also one guy use deck spacers for the ledger