Deck Frame Basics | How I Framed My 4 x 8 Foot Deck

In this video I talk about how I framed my deck and go over some basic framing practices that are common in my area of Massachusetts. I talk about lumber sizes, flashing, mechanical fasteners and more! I also offer some tips and tricks that you can use when building your own deck!

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[carolyncarlson]

I don't know what your vocation is, but you should be a teacher, you are clear precise, I even could build a deck after your instructions. You're a blessing. Hugs

[Cooper]

I like the fact you comment on other options and how it could be done. To vex my daughter, there's more than one way to skin a cat:)

[gregmize]

Looking good! Looking forward to the upcoming full build vid!

[emptytomb]

thank you for this series, i thought i missed one cause i went from the footings to this frame already built. can't wait to see it done.
edit: nvm, i read that you were coming out with that vid

[rosemarshall]

Your explanations are always so clean. Thanks, even I do not have a house, your deck series are fire !

[billynolanjr]

Great to finally see a video of someone who does it right and to code ! I see so many clowns with videos and it makes me cringe ! Great job 👍👍 Your doing things right and the workmanship absolutely shows ! Awesome work !

[teresab]

I’m surprised you do not have a north eastern accent. You explain all the steps so we can follow them perfectly.

[cynthiaq]

I’d love to see your finished desk. You make everything seem so easy to understand! Great tip on how to make sure the deck is square! 👍🏻

[behindthespotlight]

That is one heavily engineered deck my friend. Nonetheless great video. I learned something 👍🏼

[foolio]

Really love the way you explain and go into detail. My 1st job was at Home Depot and I miss the DIY projects but just a little research goes a long way. Thanks for your channel and are you still sore from jack hammering those steps? 🥺😅🤯

[Leesha]

Omg THANK U! This was exactly the info I needed! Tackling my first deck build for my mom, hoping to show “the manly men” (that think I can’t do it) just how tough we ladies are. Since being in 2 abusive relationships I have learned to do a lot of my own DIY things and knocking off my moms hunny do list too😆

[cynthiacarter]

We're in western Oregon and used concrete footings on gravel. Made the 2nd one floating since we had some rotting of the siding with the first attached deck and our neighbor put his foot thru the top redwood boards! It rains a lot here and decks take a beating.

[joe]

Damn bro.... you do really nice work!

Know that you explained the ledger and the flashing I feel I can build a deck now thank you very much

[omarargullin]

Nice little deck really strong not need for 2x8... But is better to be safe looks nice it aint going nowhere

[coppertopjohnson]

It's coming along. Are you going to treat the deck or paint it when you are done? Thanks for sharing.

[PlumIslandSeaCabin]

You make everything so EASY to understand! Thank you!

[DuckyQ]

This video was amazing and incredibly helpful!

[amydizney]

Thank you so much for all the details. I’m building the exact deck right now first time ever

[adrianjimenez]

It would’ve been awesome to see this go up from start to finish, in clips of course. Nonetheless, it is self explanatory for anyone who familiar with this type of work.

Thanks for the video

[lanaperry]

Love your videos... makes me want to build something. You're very clear and precise with instructions and explanations....blessings!