How To Build A Low Profile Deck Patio (Part 1 of 2)

This DIY Deck Patio build is all about how to build a deck patio from start to finish. This low profile deck patio tutorial shows the process of framing a deck patio out of 2x4 lumber. Bring Your Own Tools (#BYOTools 192).

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Material List:
-2x4x14' PT Lumber:
-Pro Tac Tape

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Deck Layout
1:06 - Deck Framing
12:15 - Deck Tape

Tool List:

[AncoraImparoPiper]

Awesome. As an DIY home owner, I've learned a lot of important techniques here: double joists and how to adapt the tuffblocks to it, taping the joists, blocking across the tuffblocks. Shims (seems simple, but I'm not a pro so that's a new one); concrete fasteners. I can barely wait to get started on my projects.

[kristopherdetar]

You do fabulous work. Whoever trained you gets much credit and our respect. Gets tips for us folks out here whom have built decks with no training.

[pattig]

Fantastic addition and great for the kids, well don!

[bluecurlygirl]

This was fascinating. Loving the look of those blocks. We have to build a wee catio and they'd be fantastic to keep the wood of the ground and prevent rot from underneath. Great job so far.

[HarborResidentialCommercialCle]

This is exactly what I would like to do in my backyard! I would love a 16x16 deck plan.

[Arabeon]

Very nice, this is exactly what I'm planning to do in my deck 22.5ft x 12ft

[lechatbotte.]

I love seeing all these new products. Some of them are outside of my budget but they are definitely the way to go.

[sms]

Nice to have reality straight lumber too.

[SheenaRea]

Fun video to watch and very informative. Thanks so much! 🙂

[jeffforbes]

You got that kick back comment right...especially the way you were crosscutting with the fence. But, I do like your videos. Thanks for posting.

[inspiringbuilds]

Good option installing over concrete. To make the repetitive cuts more efficient setup a stop block using your miter saw. Keep up the good work. 👍

[jasonjmarchi]

Brent, we need to get you up to one million subscribers!

[verygoodboy]

I think it wouldve been a bit better to raise the deck to be flush with the high side of the step and just deckover it.

[social_euge]

Hey Brent love the video. Per your suggestion would love the plans for a similar build I am looking at which is 15ft wide and 21 ft long. I too am building over concrete which has a bit of a fall so may need to put in some posts towards the one end within the tuff blocks to secure level.

[Street_Costello]

Before you announced that it was sponsored by tuff blocks, I already knew. They’re like $10 a piece, and you had 60 million of them

[flipsideontheupside]

Nice one! I’m interested in doing something similar over my patio - but my patio isn’t level with water pooling in areas. Any suggestions on how to deal with the water pooling?

And do you shim under the blocks or under the 2x4s?

[rogerk]

Looking good Brent. I know you like these Tuff Blocks and they look like a really good material to use for this type of project. Treat those cut ends tho. Oversight? I like the tape too

[markellison]

Brent's back at it again, trolling us with that "Let's get started" that sounds bananas. Get some dude.

[Czechbound]

Suggestion : Yes, prices vary globally. But it would be helpful to provide a guide to the area, the quantity of materials used, and their price

[BlackKokane]

In Cali currently, concrete deck blocks are $10... Mite as well go with poly hahahaha