5 Deck Building Hacks || Dr Decks

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[gsh]

It's all about layout!!! Can't emphasize that enough.. I'm always telling the guys to slow down and get the layout perfect. I'm always explaining the square up really become obvious once the finish materials (trim, railings and stairs)are built in. After that, the build is all about build skills. It's the layout that sets you up for the absolutely mint finish. You could spend an hour on squaring-up skills and methods alone. Love the channel madman.

[davidshettlesworth]

OMG, the good old 3 4 5 rule. I had forgotten about this, Fantastic stuff to save me, the DIY home owner that does a lot of home improvement. The string hack was excellent information. I had never seen that one before. I am 71 years old and no one ever showed me that, a big help! Carry On Sir!

[phoenixpalazzo]

Great video but I gotta ask my brother.. where does one get " a straight piece of 20ft lumber " lol

[boblindner]

"Hit the bell icon if you want to be notified every time there's a bee running around my head" hahaha best impromptu intro in the history of YouTube. I subscribed for that alone!

[Dustylittledigga]

Nice simple tips J. It really is amazing how many people won tools that they have no idea or only half a clue how to properly use them. That big folding square is awesome first time I've seen one of those. Looking forward to seeing the final on the deck as well I'm sure you are too.

[duke]

I knew all of these hacks.I've been using the my whole life( 61 yo). This is great info for for the capable DYI er.

[gabrielguzman]

I love the pride you take in your work. Keep it up :)

[harbourdogNL]

I like the level in the speed square, going to buy one of those.

[catsmeow]

"...everytime-- there's a bee running around my head..." LOL. I'm glad you stayed still. I've seen people panic and end up getting stung.
The 3 4 5 thing is nice.

[randallpatterson]

I want to know where you got the pensil holder

[holdernewtshesrearin]

An even easier squaring method that I've used my whole life is the 1.414 method.
A 1" square is 1.414" across the diagonal.
So...you can make marks at any dimension along both sides of a right angle and multiply the measurement by 1.414 to get the square diagonal.
10", 16", 96" 227.5", whatever. Multiply by 1.414 and that's your desired measurement along the diagonal to achieve perfect square.

[stemmentor]

So many users aren’t aware of the kewl tricks with the squares. Liked the string tip. Retired Navy, did many knots, this is one I will keep in mind. (Mine worked but more effort

[bash]

Can anyone tell me what im supposed to use on cuts to pressure treated lumber now? Here in NV i cant seem to find Cut and Seal or anything like that at any of the Box stores.

[knicksfan]

love ur videos dr, big love from australia. youve helped me heaps

[CWhitmer]

These are all great hacks. I am often surprised when talking to carpenters that have done this for years and don't know many of these. Always love to see videos that show the basics.

[karlairey]

I have flipped over my ten-year-old pressure-treated boards and am starting again with the non stained side up and now need to know if I should put a 1/8 gap in between all the boards before I screw them down. I've heard that I should do that to allow for movement. The trouble is I don't want to put a space between because those gaps tend to fill up with all of the tree stuff that's surrounding the deck. Is it necessary to put the 1/8 Gap between the boards? Thank you so much for your advice.

[cmm]

Great video! Thank you very much for your help!

[andyprairiedog]

The string hack and the new-to-me app feature. I am very interested in that app. Thank you very much for introducing those to me.

[davidavorpflanz]

I finally figured out what Hollywood actor you remind me of - JACK Black, in the movie, "SCHOOL OF ROCK"! Especially the voice.

You know what that means - gotta add AC/DC background music to your videos (but not too loud), and Jam with the tools!

[koolkiwikat]

whats that magnetic pencil setup you got going on?