How to build a deck | Problems you will run into and how to fix them

Building a deck? Here is a video about problems you will run into and some solutions for them. Building anything out of pressure treated lumber can be difficult... it has varying thicknesses, is often cupped or twisted, and is very heavy. You may feel better doing your project if you know that you are not alone in your struggles. This video gives tips for building good decks out of crazy lumber; with info on girders, joist hangers, joists, and installing decking.
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[cyruspersia]

Thank you for the tip. I did a deck for a friend, using 2X8, what I did, I locked the table-saw at 7.5, and passed all of them through the machine, I helped me a lot and everything went smooth.

[IM-nbrk]

Scattered tips like this is my best way to take information. Problems don't come up on que in order, they are scattered! Lol, great vid

[BYOTools]

Some great tips and uneven lumber is driving me crazy these days especially for the price haha. Thanks for the tips and keep up the great work.

[ryanbohling]

Was sitting outside trying to figure out how you professionals are able to laminate such perfect beams. I was stressing out as I was imagining how many problems it was going to cause when I start putting on the deck boards. Did a quick search and in just a few minutes, you've saved my project. Headed out to find a planer. Thank you!!!

[Quadflash]

You Perkins brothers are gonna get the Nobel Prize for good, pragmatic solutions. Thanks!!

[davebenson]

Great job. Built my deck on the house 37 years ago. Two levels. Time to update and replace. Nothing lasts forever but very pleased with my first. Time to refresh my mind and lumber. Thank you. Down to earth !!

[richshyrigh]

Currently working on fixing any older deck. Your tips saved tons of time and frustration. Thanks for taking your time to share with us all.

[markm]

Thank you for mentioning about not installing hangers first! I so would have done that.

[bradevans]

I agree....the 9-3/16" 2X10 is the obvious culprit.
And layout board is an awesome tip.
Making sure all ¢enters are on.

[HeirloomBuilders]

Good tips. Nice trick with the rebar. Leverage is key!

[Drumminsince]

Building a 12 x 12 deck in the backyard, and I found this video extremely helpful. Definitely will be referencing this video during the build.

[mikebez]

Damn... thanks for the tip. My next tool purchase will be one of those power planers... I didn't even know those existed until just now.. and you are 100% correct, building a deck can be so frustrating at times that you just want to quit.. take it easy and thanks for the tips!!

[gregpopp]

Working on fixing an older deck. The power planer is like some kind of gift from God! I never knew they even existed! Thank you for posting this!

[Soandsoguy]

Awesome video. Doesn't matter to me that it's a little scattered, because it was still very clear and to the point. I can always rely on you guys having great tips!. Thank you!

[m.l.miller]

Great "last second idea". Not "too scattered" for me. Much appreciated, and very helpful!

[toydrone]

You have no idea how much I needed to see this. Thank you.

[driveman]

1/2" width difference? Time to change lumber suppliers.

[brians]

So many tips, this channel is awesome!

[mikeadams]

Good info, man some of the lumber that comes to our jobs is ridiculous. Nothing you don’t already know 😊

[coldbore]

Thank you for this video. It will really help me when I replace my deck. I downloaded my local deck code online and I am going to follow it. But the tips that your videos show will save me so much time and frustration!