How to Build a Basic Backyard Deck without a Saw! Step-by-Step Instructions

In this video we build a floating deck (no post drilling required) without making any cuts with a saw! If you plan your deck build carefully and design it around the size of the lumber that will be used, you can avoid the need to make cuts. This makes the process much quicker, easier and cheaper! For anyone that already owns a saw and doesn't mind doing some cutting, this basic rectangular design can easily be modified and expanded to include other features and shapes.

All you need:
- Lumber
- Concrete Deck Blocks
- Granular and Dry-Mix Concrete Materials
- Deck Screws
- Screwdriver, Shovel, Measuring Tape, Level

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[Robin]

Thank you dude for your video! Great job! The world needs more ppl like you👍

[JD-lbnp]

That's the first time I've seen the cement used like that but makes sense. Definitely going to do that on my deck rebuild.

[MACKROV]

Nice video! The haters are hilarious. I do enjoy reading their comments. 😂

[ZachAshcraft]

Really should use joist hangers and joist tape, especially if you're going to be presenting this info to other folks.

[andrewburrill]

It’s all about the details… joist brackets, corner brackets, joist tape, crown on top of all joists

[rbr]

I have a dumb question here, but I am very interested in building one of these in my backyard. Will there be enough gap between the boards to allow for rain to fall through? Or do I need to have the deck slant down to help it drain?

[aquileggleston]

Perfect Video, I definitely can do this with confidence!

[husseinabbud]

Awesome work!, Did you use 2x6 or 2x8 joists for this project?

[杨凯晴-tt]

Hello there, I have a question. Why you add the concrete? After that do you need to add water? Thank you very much.

[jackiestokes]

This only halfway helpful how many and what sizes is all the wood

[mylessloan]

Great build. What area are you from? Are you worried about frost heaving it up at all?

[TORITOCHANNEL]

Question, I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to construction. I live in Arizona and the winds can be very strong, is this type of deck capable of resisting without being lifted to the skies and ending up in my neighbor's yard? Later I want to install a gazebo and I am a little afraid that it will end badly.

[yjdaniel]

Did you say that you used clean stone or clear stone at the base of the deck block?

[cherokeejack]

Did you use pressure-treated lumber or just regular unfinished boards?

[dylanhogan]

How many deck blocks do you think I would need for a 12 by 12? And how many beams

[yjdaniel]

lol sorry to bother you again but how many feet did you space out the support joints? My deck is going to be 12x16 as well

[jardinrodrigo]

Will it be possible to move the outer concrete blocks into the 2nd crossboards that way its not showing?

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[MattGarvey-lcgh]

What was the total list of supplies/lumbar you used?

[williamdalexander]

Did you use Joyce hangers or just deck screws?