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Building A Floating Deck | with Composite Decking

The Awesome Orange
2024 ж. 17 Мам.
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In this video I show you how to build a floating deck... from setting the deck blocks so they won't be seen when complete, framing the deck with the proper hardware and then finishing it off with composite decking with no visible fasteners. Thanks for watching! Have an AWESOME day!
And a BIG thank you to @strongtie for sponsoring this video!
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  • What a great project!

    @strongtie@strongtie2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! We love it already! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange O99⁹

      @jcmannery880@jcmannery880 Жыл бұрын

    • ​@@TheAwesomeOrangewhat size joist boards did you use 2x6 2x8s or 2x10

      @joshuarose983@joshuarose98310 ай бұрын

    • @@joshuarose983 2x6’s.

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange10 ай бұрын

  • the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. kzhead.infoUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

    @jeffphillipssr4239@jeffphillipssr423911 ай бұрын

  • Good use of those speed clamps and the corner tool to keep things square. I'm going to make myself some.

    @drewcama2488@drewcama248823 күн бұрын

    • Awesome! Thanks. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange23 күн бұрын

  • Thank you! Your comments and directions were the best guide for the DIYers I've seen. Plus, the deck is sturdy and beautiful for any purpose. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

    @piratetaylor29@piratetaylor29 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • I watched a lot of videos on building a deck, and yours combines the best approaches from all of them. Thank you 💓

    @budmonk2819@budmonk2819 Жыл бұрын

    • Awesome! Thanks… I’m really glad it helped. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Great job 👍

    @Mr.Kleanfeen313@Mr.Kleanfeen3138 күн бұрын

    • Thanks! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange7 күн бұрын

  • Looks phenomenal! Awesome job explaining the process!

    @stacipotts7770@stacipotts77702 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! We love it already! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks very much for sharing. I'm half way through a similar project (minus the pool, sadly) and you definitely helped me out with a few tips. I hope it serves you well for years to come!

    @alexshmalex@alexshmalex2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! Glad I could help. Good luck on your project! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you for sharing your deck build and all your knowledge and experience! Great video!

    @marthabradas8873@marthabradas8873 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • ok. I need to have 4 more cups of coffee. I thought she was building a floating deck that could float on the pool.. = 😍

    @S_Paoli@S_PaoliАй бұрын

  • I’ve convinced my husband to build a similar deck. Bit smaller. I really like your detailed instructions. This turned out really beautiful! Would love an update. How it is looking, what you might do different, etc…. Your pup is adorable!

    @asianangie7209@asianangie7209 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Oscar is a cutie! Deck is doing great. Only thing I would do differently is to make the front step slightly wider. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • I thought your project looked great and professional. This was one of the better videos I could find of someone using deck blocks. Thanks.

    @MrGoflockyourself@MrGoflockyourself2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Excellent how-to video! This is the exact deck I want to build this coming spring. Composite decking is expensive, but I want something that I don't have to re-stain every two years.

    @westhavenor9513@westhavenor9513 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! I love sitting out on the deck and getting my morning sunshine. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Wow. Much respect. You built that extremely well.

    @TerraVivus@TerraVivus5 ай бұрын

    • Thank you so much! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange5 ай бұрын

  • YEAH, HAD BUILT A 1600SQFT FLYING DECK WITH TREX KONA HAWAI'I .. ALMOST 20YRS AGO .. THE THING IS STILL A BEAST..

    @thepunadude@thepunadude22 күн бұрын

    • Awesome! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange21 күн бұрын

  • Huh, you learn something everyday. I've never seen joist tape before. Really great job there. You should change your channel name to The Awesome Possum - because possums really are awesome! Allow me to return the favor, instead of toenailing screws in where the blocks are, you can add a lot more tensile strength if you use some small right angle stainless steel mending plates. You certainly don't have to but they just make your deck that much stronger and they're cheap to boot.

    @lecutter9382@lecutter93823 ай бұрын

    • Haha… thanks! And thanks for the tip! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange3 ай бұрын

  • Lovely video! This deck will hold for decades. One recommendation tho, when you cut ground contact it is a good practise to seal the exposed wood.

    @adilzade3022@adilzade3022 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! And thanks for the tip! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome job and you explained it so easily. This is getting me pumped to do my deck. Cheers.

    @frenchys_prospecting@frenchys_prospecting Жыл бұрын

    • Awesome! Thanks for watching and good luck on your deck! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you ❤I learned something today

    @odinvomrottweilers2574@odinvomrottweilers257417 күн бұрын

  • Great job you are an inspiration and an awesome teacher!!!

    @markadams3047@markadams30472 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! I appreciate that! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Wonderful job and perfectly done great design it’s worth it a lot

    @ariolsharka472@ariolsharka472 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Well done project. The dance after achieving the frame square resembled a touchdown celebration dance. Lol.

    @raulzamora8928@raulzamora8928 Жыл бұрын

    • Haha… thanks! Gotta celebrate those wins! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Looks great, good job!!!!

    @frankyrx8459@frankyrx84597 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange7 ай бұрын

  • Awesome job. Very well done. I will use your video as a guide when I start my floating deck project.

    @haroldlang419@haroldlang41910 ай бұрын

    • Awesome! Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange10 ай бұрын

  • I love the little happy dance!🙂

    @majorsolutionsllc@majorsolutionsllc Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! Gotta celebrate the wins. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Well explained. Looks good! How many days start to finish and what size the deck?

    @keytothegate68@keytothegate686 ай бұрын

  • I love it!!!!!!! Oscar was lovely 😍 thank you for share

    @joecardenas8723@joecardenas8723 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! Good thing he is cute because he likes to be in the way a lot. 🤣🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • This was awesome 🎉 great job and thank you for taking the time to show us how to to do it

    @user-se9gm3xx5p@user-se9gm3xx5p10 ай бұрын

    • You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange10 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful, thanks too you makes my idea complete

    @sorinasmith369@sorinasmith369 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent!!! Exactly what I want to build!!! 🌻😁❤️🎶

    @kerrylynnparsons9441@kerrylynnparsons9441 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Makes me want to buy a house so I can install a floating deck! Very cool!

    @jonikellyl.m.t.2508@jonikellyl.m.t.25082 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! I can’t wait to enjoy some time out there! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • You should put some pressure treated pine paint on the ends that you’ve cut. Nice job

    @donnawest5183@donnawest5183 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • The star of the show is the Aussie!

    @davidwelday3276@davidwelday3276 Жыл бұрын

    • Haha… yes Oscar is definitely a star! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Молодец,просто отлично!!!

    @mik26461@mik2646111 ай бұрын

  • You did an amazing job. I really appreciate you sharing this step by step. I am about to build the exact same deck in my back yard. So wish me luck and thank you again for posting this video great job on the deck and video.... Oh p.s. give that boy a treat for me....

    @jimmyjunk2337@jimmyjunk2337 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! And Oscar says thank you too! 🐾🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Great job. The most detailed video i have watched. But at the @11:10 mark, i see a 1' or so joist in there that you didn't mention. Was this just for extra support in the corners since you had a cantilever? Or were they just to help squareness?

    @troyvseverybody5397@troyvseverybody53972 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! And great catch. Yes I added them for additional support for the corners because of the cantilever. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • great deck. you couldn’t have done it without oscar.

    @OIII-IOOO@OIII-IOOO Жыл бұрын

    • Haha… thanks! He is a cute helper, I’ll keep him around. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Looks great!!

    @richardbaron2948@richardbaron2948 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! We love it and it is the gathering spot for summer pool parties! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Great content;beautiful work!!

    @cesarjimenez9286@cesarjimenez928610 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange10 ай бұрын

  • When the blocks are not on the outside beams but internal then the load of the weight of the platform is pushing down while the supported beams is trying to hold it SO the JOISTS HANGERS should be mounted INVERTED not normally. in this design the whole platform is held up by few nails and not the joist hanger support.

    @sr-sr592@sr-sr59211 ай бұрын

    • I was just about to make the same comment. You beat me to it.

      @JW-po9mb@JW-po9mb11 ай бұрын

    • The hardware should be inverted only on the joists that are held by the cement blocks, true?

      @shelleyotero7357@shelleyotero73579 ай бұрын

  • Looks great

    @leisasouthern3248@leisasouthern3248 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Great video. Some very helpful tips. Did you mention the size of the deck. How did you decide how many concrete blocks to use. I plan to build a similar floating deck that will be 8x8 but unsure how many blocks I need. Thanks

    @paulflogeras2309@paulflogeras23092 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! Mine is roughly 12’ x 10’. I used Simpson Strong Ties deck designer software on their website to help me design the deck. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange is there a place in the software to select inset blocks vs concrete posts

      @bdizzle123001@bdizzle123001 Жыл бұрын

    • @@bdizzle123001 Not that I found. But I just replaced them myself. And used the amount as if I was using stand lard posts. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange

      @karengryne4796@karengryne4796 Жыл бұрын

  • Just curious, if you're still out there, how is the deck now after a couple years? Ran across your video and I'm going to build mine the same way. Thanks!

    @user-wv7vb5je8i@user-wv7vb5je8iАй бұрын

    • Still holding up great. Minus some dust looks good as new. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrangeАй бұрын

  • “Screw you, screw you, screw you!” Too funny! Thanks for posting this video!

    @carlosdanger1843@carlosdanger1843 Жыл бұрын

    • Hahaha…. You’re welcome! 🤣🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for the idea for the tape

    @johnhedrich3479@johnhedrich3479 Жыл бұрын

    • You’re welcome! Anything to help the deck last. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • This is great! Thank you for creating this video. I've watched it now a dozen times :) I'm going to build something similar. Quick question -- how do you feel the circular saw worked for you with all of the cuts you made? I was recommended to try and use a miter saw for more accuracy, but I've never used one. While researching my list of materials (I am using most of your list) I realized you can order straight edge composite boards. Apparently, this avoids you seeing the notched/slatted edge of the deck boards at the front of your deck. The manufacturer usually makes both the notched and straight edge boards in the same colors and sizes (with color matched screws). From there, you use the start clips to lock down the first board avoiding having to toenail anything. I also noticed you didn't do a picture frame for the outer edge of the decking. Did you consider it, and if so, why didn't you do it? Besides the "look" it creates, I understand it can allow for better water management as you can create a smooth looking drip edge (overhang) at the edge of the deck all the way around so that water doesn't work its way down from the top of where the deck skirt meets the deck boards. I think overall, this is amazing and can't wait to get started on mine. The amount of money you can save DIY'ing this is nuts and if it's built well, is something we can really use and appreciate.

    @jimbo4196@jimbo4196 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching! Circular saw was great. My miter saw isn’t portable so it was my best option. And there are lots of ways of doing things… just have to figure out what is available to you and what you’d like best and go for it. That is what I did. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • What dimensions did you end up with?

    @shelleyotero7357@shelleyotero73579 ай бұрын

  • ita a beatiful work...impresive i liked thids work

    @user-lp6ts2nz8u@user-lp6ts2nz8u3 ай бұрын

    • Thank you so much! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange3 ай бұрын

  • Great project. A little guidance, if I can ask: for the joist hangars did you use all screws or screws and nails? Do you think it matters? I don't have a nail gun or pneumatic palm nailer, so the thought of hammering in the tight spaces isn't all that appealing. (I'm hoping to only use nails to toe into the beam at the ground-level supports, just as in your deck.) Thanks for any help!

    @surfwaxed@surfwaxed Жыл бұрын

    • I used all screws. But you can use nails. I would double check on Simpson Strong Ties website for specifics. They have a great deck designer program that is easy to use and gives all that information. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange thank you!

      @surfwaxed@surfwaxed Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome work

    @bignose0721@bignose07219 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange9 ай бұрын

  • Awesome I’m building one and this video gave me some good tips thank you

    @p.r.prepper9704@p.r.prepper97042 жыл бұрын

    • Yay! Thank you. Good luck with your build. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • great job! so many builders overdoing decks by not doing the floating method.. that things going nowhere.!

    @jamskof@jamskof Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Great video! Quick question, how long to the ground was the deck--how many inches high was it?

    @markdonaldson7934@markdonaldson7934 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! It is roughly 12” off the ground and the step is about 6”. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • great work

    @321verykind@321verykind Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Incredible!

    @harkica@harkica5 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange5 ай бұрын

  • Great work! What size is your deck?

    @TheBeautyFlair@TheBeautyFlair10 ай бұрын

  • Looks good, Sadie!

    @TheMessyStudio@TheMessyStudio2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Billy! We love it already! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Beyond GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!

    @jolldoes1515@jolldoes1515 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Curious, how much did a project like this run you?

    @hudsonvalleylivingny@hudsonvalleylivingny Жыл бұрын

  • I use this method and after 4 years so far so good. Just have a good base for the cement blocks.

    @jerrywhite3095@jerrywhite30952 жыл бұрын

    • Good to hear! I’m looking forward to mine lasting a long time too! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • You did a good job!

    @judyl.761@judyl.761 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! I appreciate that. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent video

    @ninjastriker3139@ninjastriker313911 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange11 ай бұрын

  • You should paint the wall blocks white. It looks unfinished. You are very handy. I’m getting many ideas from watching you work. Awesome 😅

    @donnawest5183@donnawest5183 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! Are you talking about my fence?? If so, it would take too much maintenance to keep the paint up in AZ. Maybe vines on the wall someday. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Nice build and excellent use of wasted space.

    @terristroh3965@terristroh39652 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Terri! I am sure we are gonna be using that space a lot this summer! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • AMAZING work. Thanks for all the details! You make it seem possible! Can you give me an idea of how much your material cost?

    @margaretprows3433@margaretprows3433 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! Probably about $2K. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Did you end up posting the final plans somewhere? I cannot find them anywhere.

    @jeffheimel7184@jeffheimel71842 ай бұрын

  • Great video thx!

    @man-observing-world@man-observing-world Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • This came out very nice. Good job. I second what another view wrote: the hangers should have upsidedown. But other than that, fantastic!

    @JW-po9mb@JW-po9mb11 ай бұрын

    • Thanks! I have never heard of that before. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange11 ай бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange Yes, the only reason for the hanger is to support your joists. Your joist are supported, but your rim joist is not. Over time, they can be pushed down. By turning the hangers upside down, you are now supporting the rim joist.

      @JW-po9mb@JW-po9mb11 ай бұрын

  • Awesome!

    @sdeaglefeather@sdeaglefeather2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Susan! It adds so much character and usable space to our backyard! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Great deck! I am thinking of doing something similar. What is the size of this deck? 16x12?

    @karanrao6675@karanrao6675 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! Mine is 10x8 plus the step I believe. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • very well done

    @sunnys3727@sunnys3727 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! 🙌🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Very nice

    @operationhotshotinc.6887@operationhotshotinc.68872 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you very much. Do you think it’s okay for me to use decking screws for the joists?

    @Topes_Sprinkle@Topes_Sprinkle Жыл бұрын

    • You’re welcome. They should work, but for longevity of your deck I also recommend using the joist hangers. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange Thanks!

      @Topes_Sprinkle@Topes_Sprinkle Жыл бұрын

  • What an awesome job. What size is that deck by the way?

    @KuntryFried_ATV@KuntryFried_ATV Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! It was roughly 9’x 12’. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • you r a pro

    @ayusraksa5749@ayusraksa574926 күн бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange25 күн бұрын

  • What were those plastic corner things that helped you square up the corners? Never saw them but I need them.

    @maureenjennings1792@maureenjennings1792 Жыл бұрын

    • They are clamp it squares from Rockler. I believe I have a link in the description. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

    • Thank You so much for sharing, women youtubers are an inspiration to us DIY homeowners.

      @maureenjennings1792@maureenjennings1792 Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent

    @PRLcafe@PRLcafe Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Hi, Great Job Hi! Great job !!! Im in the midst of building mine and having issues with the step. The wood i have left is a bit warped and when i try to force it straight by clamping, it just warped back and my step has this awful high side. Any suggestions?

    @fixitmonkey8947@fixitmonkey8947 Жыл бұрын

    • Howdy! Glad you enjoyed the video. Warped wood is tough, but maybe you can plane some material off the high points? Good luck with your build. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Easily the BEST how to on building a ground level deck!!!!!!

    @LosHnosBrothas@LosHnosBrothas8 ай бұрын

    • Thanks! I really appreciate that. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange8 ай бұрын

  • I noticed you used deck screws instead of galvanized nails for the joists and beams. I heard nails are better what are your thoughts? Also can the number of deck blocks be reduced in your project?

    @jeevathar2922@jeevathar2922 Жыл бұрын

    • Nails would work great, but that is a lot of hammering! If you use nails o recommend getting a palm nailer for installing them. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange the reason I've heard is that nails bend instead of breaking like screws, so code required nails where I lived when I made a deck and looked this up.

      @j777@j777 Жыл бұрын

    • It won’t matter on this little deck. It would be important if it was up off the ground.

      @danbeeson9564@danbeeson9564 Жыл бұрын

    • @@danbeeson9564 won't matter in the sense you probably won't injure anyone, but it's a pain in the butt to fix something underneath a ground level deck.

      @j777@j777 Жыл бұрын

  • hello! I want to build that deck for a gazebo of 12 x 20. It can be work the floating deck for the aluminum gazebo?

    @eduardocruz6365@eduardocruz63652 жыл бұрын

    • I’m not sure… but you could anchor the gazebo separately. Or Simpson Strong Tie has Pergola Planner software on there website. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Can you add a list of materials used for this project? Thank you in advance.

    @rafaelhernandez1258@rafaelhernandez1258 Жыл бұрын

  • Can someone explain why there are joist hangers on the outside joists, when all the deck blocks are on inside joists. Surely you only benefit from attaching joist hangers to joists with ground support?

    @jonathanmusto2156@jonathanmusto2156 Жыл бұрын

  • Very cool! But this seems like a high effort way to build a deck like this. It seems like it may be easier to set everything in place and nail it up using a nail gun. Then add the deck boards on top.

    @seanmyers227@seanmyers2272 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! Nails would work for the initial framing, but the brackets are needed for long term strength and downward force from walking on it. If not the nails will eventually loosen. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. You make me want to quit my office job and be a project builder! Is 56 too late to go back to school for construction ? 🚧

    @donnaroberts4209@donnaroberts4209 Жыл бұрын

    • It’s never too late to start making! Doesn’t have to be a deck. It’s all rewarding! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful 😜👍

    @edwinmorales5636@edwinmorales5636 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

    • Oh your welcome 🙏

      @edwinmorales5636@edwinmorales5636 Жыл бұрын

  • How long did it take to build that? It seems like a ton of work for that tiny deck. lol.

    @breakthechains8362@breakthechains83624 күн бұрын

    • It took a while because it was my first time and was mostly just me building it. It adds a lot to our backyard and we love it. Thanks. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 күн бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange ill be most likely doing the same thing also by myself

      @breakthechains8362@breakthechains8362Күн бұрын

  • Great video. Love your boots can you tell me what brand?

    @sweetthunderoflove1@sweetthunderoflove12 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! My boots are from KEEN Utility! I love them! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Dont the composite boards retain the heat in the summer time, makes it too hot to stand on?

    @markherring3513@markherring351311 ай бұрын

    • I haven’t noticed yet this year when I’ve been out there. But I also haven’t been out there in the middle of the day. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange11 ай бұрын

  • Great vid@

    @coviedogs@coviedogs11 ай бұрын

    • Thanks! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange11 ай бұрын

  • Is it safe to install a 12×12 gazebo on such a deck of size 16 ×12 or of 16 ×16? 🤔

    @mishranishant@mishranishantАй бұрын

    • I wouldn’t without adding some footers so it doesn’t blow away. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrangeАй бұрын

  • Thanks for instructions on how not to build a floating deck … spent all that money on joist tape and pressure treated wood and didn’t bother to spend a few dollars to seal the ends of each cut board. Let’s come back & see that deck in 5 to 8 years.

    @CeicelRockMonster@CeicelRockMonster Жыл бұрын

    • Sounds like I did a few things up to your standards. Thanks for watching! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

    • @@TheAwesomeOrange I stopped watching after you neglected the waterproofing… just about at the beginning when you said to cut the ends off But thanks for trying watching a female attempting to build anything can be extremely entertaining next time have your husband/boyfriend give a hand.

      @CeicelRockMonster@CeicelRockMonster Жыл бұрын

  • Love it!

    @LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz2 жыл бұрын

    • Yay! Thanks Rachel. I am looking forward to summer nights hanging out there by the pool!

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • After cutting treated framing lumber you should treat the ends with preservative because without it, it negates the benefits of having treated wood in the first place.

    @acrocha1222@acrocha12228 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for the tip! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange8 ай бұрын

  • IT is great project ,thanks for your time ,some contractors build a Floating deck and install railing ...?how to do it?

    @sponce500@sponce500 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks! No railing on this one for me. I have a separate video on my channel that shows how to do railings. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • U didn’t have to point out that square mistake but you did. That’s awesome! Real video. That’s what I like. Great job

    @michaeladams2077@michaeladams2077 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks. Mistakes are just learning experiences and we all make them. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange Жыл бұрын

  • I sent an email regarding your diy modern bench because rim thinking about buying your plans to it but I had a few questions

    @cookiebytesgaming1374@cookiebytesgaming13742 жыл бұрын

    • Okay, I’ll be on the look out for it! 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • Whats the link for that grey deck board you’re using?

    @migueljrcaceres@migueljrcaceres10 ай бұрын

    • Link is in the video description. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange10 ай бұрын

  • Maybe I missed it, what size wood was used for the framing

    @chanteriaadams@chanteriaadams2 жыл бұрын

    • The outside was 2x8 to cover deck blocks and all the inside boards 2x6’s. 🍊

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын

  • What size deck was this that you are building?

    @bradleygodfrey7828@bradleygodfrey78282 жыл бұрын

    • Approx 12’x10’.

      @TheAwesomeOrange@TheAwesomeOrange2 жыл бұрын
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