Install Composite Decking | How To
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In this one, I install the composite decking for my outdoor shower. This video starts with some additional deck framing that is needed for the perimeter picture frame deck boards. This is part 5 of the outdoor shower series. If you missed the previous videos in the series, check them out here:
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Hopefully I will never have to build a deck. But I love watching how it's made. Great work!! Thank you
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for all your tips your really good at this the best I’ve seen
Thank you!!!
That turned out great!
Thank you!!
You are an incredible framer...doing finish work. ;-)
Thanks, I appreciate that. The framing was a little crazy for this small area. It was my covid project when we were all cooped up last year.
Great tip on the corner miter. Post cutout first. 45° after. Thanks
Yea, that’s definitely a time saver!! Thank you!
I’m setting getting myself ready for this challenge
Awesome, good luck…easy stuff!
Another good one my man. I like that decking choice. Nice color
Thanks! I like it too!!
Great tip at 5:07!
Thank you!!
Top notch how to video. What are you using for spacers?
Thank you. They were just pieces of aluminum stock that I purchased from Home Depot for another project. I cut them down to act as spacers. Worked great!
Did you finish with Rex fascia on the faces of the bands?
Thanks for the video , How’s face screwing the scalloped Trex is it strudy they recommend not to face screw it but I can only get my hands on the scalloped stuff right now.
Same problem I had when building this. Nothing was readily available due to covid. The deck has been in for over a year in all seasons in my area. 100 degree heat to below zero temps/snow, 2 hurricanes and a tornado. No issues at all! I think it passed the durability test 👍🏻
I’m liking it! where did you get the decking from?
Thanks! Lowe’s has this style of decking in stock.
Thank you for the tips. I recently did my first composite install and was torn between spacing my mitre joints or butting them. Do you think it is something of major concern to space them or not?
I personally don’t like the miters spaced, looks like something was cut wrong in my opinion...but, to each there own! Thanks for the comment!
@@fixitwithzim thank you for your feedback.
you should always leave a gap between composite decking as the product can extract in warmer weather, so if joints are butted they will buckle
Did you add fascia to this deck or leave it with the bare wood look? I'm debating on just painting the structural area white instead of adding fascia due to the grooved bottoms of the Fiberon Goodlife. I don't think I can add fascia under it unless I make it flush with the deck boards which I don't like the looks of that method.
Yes, I added facia and lattice. There’s another video on my channel covering the install.
What screws you are using ? How come you are not using hidden fastener system ?
Composite decking screws from Lowe’s or Home Depot. The existing deck this is connected to doesn’t have hidden fasteners so to make it all somewhat match, i opted to go the old school way
but instead of screwing them why can't you put composite screw brackets so you don't see holes?
no expansion around the picture frame??, or anywhere for that matter?
That's what I'm thinking too! I'm about to start laying my composite deck and looking for proper gap on butt joints. Should I go for 1/8" or 1/4" expansion gap?
@@juantamad8339 depending on what part of the world you live (summer heat) in but 4-5mm = 1/8- 3/16 should be enough
The problem I had when building this is matching it to the original decking. Ideally, yes...plan for expansion. I will say that after a full season of temperature swings and weather, the deck has suffered no ill effects. Thanks for the comment!
Why not use hidden fasteners?
What brand, series, and color is that decking?
Trex, unsure of the color. It was an in stock item at Lowe’s
Very well done! I have a question though. Instead of putting in two thinner boards that you had to cut on each side, why not just put one thin board against the siding/house? I know that’s nitpicking. It’s really not even noticeable the way you did it. It looks outstanding!
That way, it looks even on both side.
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You won't end up with sliver if you frame your deck properly and do yourself a little math. Remember, planning is everything and seeing the dreaded rip is a pet peve of mine nice job though looks great how you made it look better but not perfect ive always put rip up against house In the past but that looks great on a landing. Good job man keep on keeping on
Thanks bud!
That looks like Foggy Wharf.
Yes I believe that what it is
No screw plugs?
Nahh, all turned out ok. I was trying to match the existing desk finishes the best I could. If I was rebuilding the entire deck, I’d go with hidden fasteners
how come no joist tape ?
I’m not sold in joist tape. This deck was originally built in 96. Joists still perfect without tape. Ripped up deck boards a few weeks ago on a deck built in the early 80’s. Joists were in great shape, reused all the framing for the new boards. Who knows. Sometimes new stuff isn’t always better
How to not cut trex! People you must leave a 1/16” gap around your cut for expansion. Otherwise your seams will buckle under pressure on really hot days. That’s step one!
Nahh, all good here my man. No buckling almost 4 years later ✌🏻
The final job looks very cheap. The other method is to use plugs the same color as the boards to hind the screws or use fasteners where no screws are used at all.
The last solution being the best.
I mentioned it in the video, I was matching this area up to the original deck which was installed was exposed fasteners. Sometimes you gotta work with what you have.
This is a real hack job. Honestly this is more of a "How not to video". I'm not sure how you have all your finger still attached after seeing your complete lack of safety.
I cut them off a few times but luckily they always grow back
You forgot the joist tape
For me, the jury is still out on joist tape and whether or not it helps or hurts. We shall see. Thanks for the comment
@@fixitwithzim I'm in process of redoing the deck where I just move to and trying out the tape because original build of deck 1 foot over dirt and had sides completely cover in and trapping all moisture rotting a lot of the pt joists and pt deck boards never being able to dry out. Now recovering with Trex and adding lots of ventilation on sides so I hope it works. But where every screw was countersunk on top let a small puddle of water to sit and leak thru and saturate top of joist and rot.
@@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644 nice! Yeah I like the thought process behind the tape. Maybe I’ve been lucky. I’ve reskinned several decks over the years. Replacement rotted pt or cedar with composite. No matter the condition of the deck boards, the framing was always solid. Good luck with your build!
The small deck piece that was ripped should go agaisnt the house to help its even there. thats like day two of carpentry apprenticeships... just saying
Not when you picture frame the deck perimeter my man. Full boards for picture frames. Thanks for the comment
@@fixitwithzim would still be on board up next to the house and much less noticeable then at then at the front. Just my opinion and the opinion of every custom home builder in my area. its all about the details
@@adammiller8415 nahh, that wouldn’t work but thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
Im coming up against the same problem on a much bigger deck. I cant decide if i should have one sliver or two wider boards. Also wondering if i can notch a scalloped boar after ripping it like that so I dont have to face screw it and use the hidden fasteners instead?
Way too many different cuts on the corners.
When you blend new into existing, sometimes you don’t have a choice