How To Build a 12x12 Two Level Pool Deck with Trex part 1 framing

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • This is part 1 of 2. I show you how to frame in this two level pool deck using treated 4x4 posts and 2x8 joists and beams. The deck is framed in to accept the composite decking, rails and lattice from Trex. Part 2 is available for viewing @ • How To Build a 12x12 T... In part two I'll show you how to install the pebble gray Trex decking, the Trex transcend railing system, Trex protect joist and beam tape, and the capitol style lattice by Trex Lattice Works.
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Komentáře • 646

  • @PatrickWagz
    @PatrickWagz Před 3 lety +34

    It's 4:30 am
    I have no plans to build a deck in the next 10 years
    I don't have a pool
    Watched the entire video!!

  • @christopherconte27
    @christopherconte27 Před 3 lety +24

    If I needed a deck built this is the guy I'd want to build it.

  • @mattkimler4101
    @mattkimler4101 Před 3 lety +5

    Brush off the haters bud. Thats the most professional install I've ever seen. I wish I could find a contractor to do work like that. Well done 👏

  • @trefunk3743
    @trefunk3743 Před 3 lety +2

    Love using Trex, all screwed from the underside so no holes or visible screws, highly flexible so you can pattern it to a degree, also I slotted it and installed frosted glass panels instead of railings, absolutely beautiful!!

  • @WildwoodSubRailfan
    @WildwoodSubRailfan Před 3 lety +9

    That little clip of you falling in the hole was a nice touch, I tip my hat to you sir.

  • @zancrus9629
    @zancrus9629 Před 3 lety +1

    Gotta say one thing I enjoyed when we moved as a kid was building a new deck at out new home. I really can't wait to get a house and be able to put up a deck. I love the design on this.

  • @andersemilsolvig1633
    @andersemilsolvig1633 Před 3 lety +4

    I love that this was released in 2020, 14th of October and its now, today 04.04.2021 that this video is getting all the attention it deserves. Love the video!

  • @letapisrouge9250
    @letapisrouge9250 Před 3 lety +3

    Anyone who has ever looked down on a tradesman - these people are geniuses. this is a SCIENCE in itself.

  • @ShawnSnowRI11
    @ShawnSnowRI11 Před 2 lety +1

    This video explained everything and was set up perfectly. As a new carpenter I’ve been watching so much CZcams but the quality and direction of your vids is honest and easy to follow and to the point. Love it. Thank you sir

  • @therandomgamer8668
    @therandomgamer8668 Před 3 lety +18

    the gunfire sound effects he added at 12:20 lmao i was confused for a second thinking i had another video playing in a different tab 😂

  • @mattiefattie3895
    @mattiefattie3895 Před 3 lety +5

    Not gonna lie. I watched the ferret run into the wall like 20 times and you falling into the hole about the same. Awesome project!

  • @benc1927
    @benc1927 Před 3 lety +175

    After all that, in retrospect I think it'd been easier to just dig the pool in the ground haha

    • @ozzygilliam9194
      @ozzygilliam9194 Před 3 lety +6

      To be fair, no grass or dirt directly near it, it would be harder for debris on the ground to get in it.

    • @javiercerezalanton8172
      @javiercerezalanton8172 Před 3 lety

      I think that too

    • @ItsIdaho
      @ItsIdaho Před 3 lety +9

      I would get a real inground pool first. Then make a deck around it. Who knows how long this pool holds.

    • @benc1927
      @benc1927 Před 3 lety +5

      You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.

    • @sawyerbarnes7439
      @sawyerbarnes7439 Před 3 lety +4

      Deck around an above ground pool? Spinners on a Honda

  • @GregSereda
    @GregSereda Před 3 lety +3

    I just dedicated 17 minutes of my life to watch this video. Time well spent.

  • @dinospd
    @dinospd Před 3 lety +7

    I have no idea what I'm doing here, but I loved the video!

  • @hannahcoyne
    @hannahcoyne Před 3 lety +5

    This is so satisfying to watch. Everything just lines up so perfectly. 👌

  • @lumberjack6444
    @lumberjack6444 Před 3 lety +1

    I work in outside sales for 84 Lumber Company and I have to say the amount of extra details I see go into your work versus other contractors I've seen before is truly professional grade work. Nice work sir. I especially appreciate how you used tar around your posts.

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety

      Wow, thank you for the nice words. I used to go to 84 to get all the treated lumber. But they closed the Erie,Pa branch down.

  • @Podunk82
    @Podunk82 Před 3 lety

    One of my best memories as a kid was helping my dad build a huge deck that went completely around a friends deck.

  • @markraisner9000
    @markraisner9000 Před 3 lety +4

    Nice to see you back on the air!

  • @roblavoie2623
    @roblavoie2623 Před 3 lety +3

    Craig, beautiful work! Bought a pool and have been searching the interwebs for two-tiered deck ideas. This is a goldmine! Thank you!

  • @BryanRojo
    @BryanRojo Před rokem +2

    great job using the concealed hangers. Most people dont know about them

  • @krisboyce77
    @krisboyce77 Před 3 lety +1

    This guy is a god damn champion. A true American hero!

  • @ProductionsDRM
    @ProductionsDRM Před 3 lety +1

    I really wish I would've seen this video a lot sooner, I've been helping my uncle build a deck similar to this one and neither one of us really knew what we were doing so we just winged most of it. Could've used a lot of these framing tricks to make the job go a lot quicker

  • @deadzone6602
    @deadzone6602 Před 3 lety +2

    I know nothing about building, but I really enjoyed watching the build progress! It looks awesome!

  • @Abstract180
    @Abstract180 Před 3 lety +1

    This makes me miss my framing days. Stuck in a truck too often now. Great video!

  • @phillipm3799
    @phillipm3799 Před rokem +9

    4ft down!? That code is nuts. I could see if you were building a house on it but for deck… dang

  • @josephjenkinsswasv2559

    Excellent work. I am doing a Trex deck around a swim spa and you make it look easy brother😄 The intricate part is building the access panel for service and maintenance I want it to tie into the deck and hopefully 🙏 without the panel weighing 200 pounds

  • @Dchero45
    @Dchero45 Před 3 lety +11

    Me in 2020: This is a really cool, well informed video.
    Me in 2021: God damn! Imagine how much that cost in wood!?!

    • @Ghost-lg8ub
      @Ghost-lg8ub Před 3 lety

      was looking for a comment like this

    • @nickhayzz
      @nickhayzz Před 3 lety

      i work at home depot, can confirm, wood is expensive

  • @Bluecollar711
    @Bluecollar711 Před rokem

    I love the positivity in the criticism all-in-one video going along the allowance of the finest education while working by yourself and understanding how to complete a project by yourself this is a perfect example of having the perfect education enough experience and the power of understanding how to use power tools you are definitely somebody that deserves a type of message like I'm leaving now much-loved much respect my good friend thank you and thank you by the way for all the information that you have given me and I thought I was good LOL😂👊🇮🇹👊

  • @alexill
    @alexill Před 3 lety +1

    Craig you’ve been missed. Still watch your old videos from time to time and I always learn something new. Your content is the best.

  • @eraldoidras
    @eraldoidras Před 3 lety +5

    you make it look so easy

  • @FATHERSOFBASS
    @FATHERSOFBASS Před 3 lety

    I’m a interior exterior remodelor that includes decks and pretty much everything I’m very impressed your bad ass brother

  • @misspandesal
    @misspandesal Před 3 lety

    You are a mastercraftsman..... A lost art! Your work is absolutely stunning.

  • @taschenonkel
    @taschenonkel Před 3 lety

    Interesting to see you Americans nail everything in such constructions and not screw it together. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up your great work!

  • @kungfooed5999
    @kungfooed5999 Před 3 lety +10

    well if there is ever a tornado, hide under the deck!

  • @christianjanis9772
    @christianjanis9772 Před 3 lety +1

    After so many months..good having u back

  • @490347134
    @490347134 Před 3 lety +3

    I like your work! greetings from a German carpenter

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety +2

      Im German / Irish Thanks for watching over there

  • @pnw5033
    @pnw5033 Před 3 lety +1

    I love building so much I watch videos like this on the weekend lmao

  • @devonproffitt10
    @devonproffitt10 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful craftsmanship. I look forward to watching the rest!

  • @bookooc5605
    @bookooc5605 Před 3 lety +1

    Glad to see another project! I wish I had a contractor down here in GA. like you to do the work I need done.

  • @Mr67Stanger
    @Mr67Stanger Před 3 lety +1

    Great job. I have a similar house/backyard configuration and I was looking for something like this for my yard. This is awesome, I think I can do this. Thank you very much!!

  • @micdiva
    @micdiva Před 3 lety +3

    Wish this dude would post more videos

    • @blakejordan4364
      @blakejordan4364 Před 3 lety

      How could he? This shit probably took him a month

  • @LatterdayLamanite
    @LatterdayLamanite Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful work if not overkill. As many hangers as you install, may I recommend a pneumatic palm nailer? As a former general contractor w/20 years in the business, I can tell you it's a life saver! Keep up the good work!

  • @r6speed45
    @r6speed45 Před 3 lety +3

    This dude is a BEAST!

  • @arcacarpintaria
    @arcacarpintaria Před 3 lety +1

    Hello my friend, I miss watching your videos, for a long time they were my source of inspiration ... Big hug and congratulations for the work

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much!!! I love the pictures you post on Facebook

    • @arcacarpintaria
      @arcacarpintaria Před 3 lety

      @@Deckbuilding Tanks my teacher

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety

      Your in Brazil, do they have Trex composite decking, rails and lattice at the lumber yards ?

  • @Jeroen_a
    @Jeroen_a Před 3 lety +8

    @11:39 You covered a dutch saying..... " If you dig a hole for someone.... you fall in to it yourself" translated that would be about... What goes around comes around.

  • @jvsmeds
    @jvsmeds Před 3 lety +1

    Great to see you back Craig

  • @cdbwc
    @cdbwc Před 3 lety

    I love seeing the concrete mixed in holes.. it always get the best mix.. as apposed to like bins or a mixer that can save time and is made for it Shrugs.. people love doing things the hard way,.

  • @jordanfernandez2469
    @jordanfernandez2469 Před 3 lety +4

    This man gotta be rich!!! Flaunting all that wood around like that. Like he's just tossing gold around. Must be nice.

  • @bvogel8999
    @bvogel8999 Před 3 lety

    Great framing! Have a pool deck similar set up this spring. Only issues is with burying the posts in the ground below grade. Different codes different places. Still great work

  • @hulihulihaole1633
    @hulihulihaole1633 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, I’m astonished great job looks amazing

  • @Zefram0911
    @Zefram0911 Před 3 lety

    amazing that this is a one man operation. super impressed.

  • @raresvladic2109
    @raresvladic2109 Před 3 lety +6

    3:17 for the weasel

  • @Nickgowans
    @Nickgowans Před 3 lety +2

    Jeez those are some Hella deep holes for a deck

  • @MichaelB2021
    @MichaelB2021 Před 3 lety

    in US everything is nailed, unimaginable here in Germany. Great job and looks great. I have the same pool size.

  • @georgegautier372
    @georgegautier372 Před 3 lety

    Best construction video!! Exact speed and clear explained.

  • @Robsieeh
    @Robsieeh Před 3 lety +3

    even tho the poles are sitting only surrounded with dirt this pool deck still looks stronger then the actual house

  • @msal
    @msal Před 3 lety +1

    I worked with a rented augur once to help drill holes for a new fence, except it didn't work when we tried to use it. So we took it back, and when we got at the rental shop and the worker tried it, it started working. So we took it back to the fence and once more it stopped working. So we did it by hand 😂

  • @chbgator2226
    @chbgator2226 Před rokem

    LOL who has not fallen into a hole they dug a time or two! Great video, thanks!

  • @franco11banda
    @franco11banda Před 3 lety +1

    Having a few drinks, getting ideas from your great video... you had me thinking I was hearing things at 12:22.

  • @jamesrandy8298
    @jamesrandy8298 Před 3 lety +2

    this guy make it look EASY...

  • @johnny2100
    @johnny2100 Před 3 lety +7

    *all that lumber you need to be a millionaire to afford this deck right now*

  • @brucejuice39
    @brucejuice39 Před 3 lety +8

    Why didn't you fill you footers with concrete completely? I've never seen anyone just use a 60LB bag below frost line before. Truly curious

    • @Abstract180
      @Abstract180 Před 3 lety +1

      I think It’s smart. That way you have a solid and flat foundation. You can place any set the post location AFTER you frame up some of the joists to perfectly dial it in. The posts will never sink downward, and the backfilled dirt will keep the posts from shifting side to side. Smart.

    • @allanevans6855
      @allanevans6855 Před 3 lety

      because he doesn't know what he's doing

    • @Stadt101
      @Stadt101 Před 3 lety

      the area this is in might not require it, but do where i live cause shit moves.

  • @wilhallman2890
    @wilhallman2890 Před 3 lety

    Excellent work. That deck will last a lifetime.

  • @gitarplayer229
    @gitarplayer229 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad I’m not the only one that fell in a footing hole during my deck build. Lol

  • @justhereyeah1112
    @justhereyeah1112 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!! And I’m so glad you’re okay!

  • @ZeyadLT
    @ZeyadLT Před 3 lety +2

    The man is back!

  • @baloo4522
    @baloo4522 Před 3 lety +5

    why are we all here now and not 6 months ago?

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety +2

      Because most people build decks starting in the spring and through summer. So they race to the CZcams to see how i build em.

  • @bluephoenix2894
    @bluephoenix2894 Před 3 lety +1

    Glad you back

  • @wesleymcfarlane9612
    @wesleymcfarlane9612 Před 3 lety +1

    Man... u make it look too easy. Nice work.

  • @KluklasLP
    @KluklasLP Před 3 lety +4

    american houses are so simple .. i wondering evertime how they even last more than 10 years >D greatings from germany

    • @mrmaximuser
      @mrmaximuser Před 3 lety +2

      Oh Ich dachte ich wäre der einzige Deutsche hier. Und die Wände sind auf fucking Plastik, das ist Ekelhaft.

    • @aydencz1239
      @aydencz1239 Před 3 lety +3

      1 nuke and tiny Germany is gone

    • @fakenavy9291
      @fakenavy9291 Před 3 lety +1

      You probably serve hitler

    • @MrLLBLLB
      @MrLLBLLB Před 3 lety +2

      American homes and decks last decades upon decades. Alittle bit of light maintenance over the years and it’s good as new

    • @joshpavelich5235
      @joshpavelich5235 Před 3 lety

      @@MrLLBLLB Yeah it's a stereotype, lots of new builds are amazing quality. Just some shitty ones give everyone else a bad wrap :(

  • @srulygoldstein7267
    @srulygoldstein7267 Před 3 lety +4

    Thats sick!

  • @ArqitectTV
    @ArqitectTV Před 3 lety

    I made notches in my 4x4's for my deck, help support the full load.

  • @christopherconte27
    @christopherconte27 Před rokem +2

    This dudes a beast.

  • @NewEnglandPatriotsfan
    @NewEnglandPatriotsfan Před 3 lety +1

    Dang that's a nice backyard. Awesome work deck constructors and pool constructors

  • @jamor2549
    @jamor2549 Před 3 lety +6

    That ferret ran head first to the house lmao

    • @Pbs-xs4xk
      @Pbs-xs4xk Před 3 lety

      Smack!

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety

      it wasn't a ferret, it was an escaped mink from a nearby mink farm

  • @brettb8825
    @brettb8825 Před rokem +3

    Is it wrong that my favorite part of the video was the white ferret falling into the hole then crashing head first into the side of the house?

  • @Bl4ckVV0lF
    @Bl4ckVV0lF Před 3 lety +1

    Absolute beautiful job!!!

  • @MrRtc555
    @MrRtc555 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow your videos AND projects always look so good!

  • @marquisethomas5611
    @marquisethomas5611 Před 3 lety +2

    Them damn holes got you & the ferret 😂

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 Před 5 měsíci

    In my area you must use a saddle hanger support on the footing to the 6x6.

  • @naestse4786
    @naestse4786 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm a poor college student who's renting, idk why I'm here watching this but I'm glad I am

  • @mariuscsiebler
    @mariuscsiebler Před 3 lety +11

    it`s so easy to build something like this if you live in the U.S. and your house is made of cardboard

    • @Rapha2587
      @Rapha2587 Před 3 lety

      Yeah, but there is a good side to it, houses are cheap! No wonder you have 20s something buying their own houses.

    • @griefsheaf2306
      @griefsheaf2306 Před 3 lety

      @@Rapha2587 Depends on where you live a lot of places can get expensive

    • @PatrickWagz
      @PatrickWagz Před 3 lety +1

      You mad, bro?

  • @webcrawler3332
    @webcrawler3332 Před 2 lety +4

    Craig, nice deck! Quick question, is there a reason you didn’t pour concrete around posts? Why just the bottom? Thanks!

  • @jayhome2715
    @jayhome2715 Před 3 lety +3

    Measure twice cut once

  • @dane9175
    @dane9175 Před 3 lety +2

    Why go to the trouble of attaching a ledger to the house? Adding a couple more posts and a beam
    is a lot easier. There is no chance of starting a leak.

  • @Pascal_86
    @Pascal_86 Před 3 lety +1

    Obviously the best Part @ 11:39 :)

  •  Před 3 lety +2

    I won't be able to built it even with martian technology. But it was satisfying to watch!

  • @Scratchingforcash
    @Scratchingforcash Před 3 lety +4

    Did you not concrete the posts? Did I miss that part? It appears you only set them on concrete but didn’t bury them in concrete, just dirt?
    Am I correct?

    • @Rey_M
      @Rey_M Před 3 lety +2

      I saw the same thing. I even repeated the part where he said "I laid the post on top of the concrete ". I don't think he didn't buried those post with concrete 😳

    • @ryanowens2016
      @ryanowens2016 Před 3 lety +1

      I had the same question too! I watched another video and they did the exact same thing, putting the post on top of concrete and then filling with dirt. I don't get why you don't set in concrete lol.

    • @Rey_M
      @Rey_M Před 3 lety

      @@ryanowens2016 what kind of Jedi mind tricks are this 🤔? I personally think is wrong. But then again, I don't have a company and I don't have a CZcams channel with thousands of followers lol 😂😆🤣

    • @CarolinaSuccessTeam
      @CarolinaSuccessTeam Před rokem

      @@ryanowens2016 because he says if he was to concrete above the frost line it would / could move the deck post by lifting it up when the ground freezes

  • @RahhmiPoofs
    @RahhmiPoofs Před 3 lety

    you left in the fall. props to you. Badass!

  • @zhenyakc3586
    @zhenyakc3586 Před 3 lety

    -How many nails?
    -YES.
    Imagine you get hired to change anything on this project.
    Looks beautiful though. 👍

  • @WeldproWeldingEquipment
    @WeldproWeldingEquipment Před 3 lety +1

    Great Job Craig! Love your content!

  • @davidoutside
    @davidoutside Před 3 lety

    Noooooooo video is over! Can’t wait for part two

  • @pintorespanol6123
    @pintorespanol6123 Před 3 lety

    wow, amazing job!!! Greetings from the Dominican Republic

  • @josephbucko
    @josephbucko Před 3 lety +4

    When building this did you consider how your going to replace the liner when it becomes times to do so?

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety +3

      Yes, the corner caps pop off, the top rails come off , replace the liner, reinstall the top rails and caps. The winter pool cover also has a space to slip by. When i built the deck the framing was held back 1/1/2" and the decking was cut 1/2" away from the pool rail and cap . A winter pool cover is a thin cable that will slip right by the 1/2" space and clamp around the pool walls.

  • @shawnhayden6674
    @shawnhayden6674 Před 3 lety +9

    4:21 Bad science alert! Please do coat the bottom of the posts because they wick water like a candle wick does to wax to the surface reducing life span. Water wicks up from posts in the ground, it does NOT drain from the bottom of the post as instructed in this video.

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety +3

      Maybe watch it again and see the bottoms are not coated.

    • @voidphoenix25
      @voidphoenix25 Před 3 lety +2

      Your also kinda late

    • @zoranspirkovski9721
      @zoranspirkovski9721 Před 3 lety +5

      ​@@Deckbuilding lol You really didn't read his comment. :)

    • @Noah-gk7rn
      @Noah-gk7rn Před 3 lety +2

      @@Deckbuilding Maybe read his comment again

    • @rhubiestewart9819
      @rhubiestewart9819 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/w_7cdji9_Gk/video.html👍👍

  • @TheUnleashed123
    @TheUnleashed123 Před 3 lety +2

    You are a legend

  • @gummyspider8628
    @gummyspider8628 Před 3 lety +4

    I hope I can reach max level dad like him one day.

  • @LongIslandCityLayout
    @LongIslandCityLayout Před 3 lety

    11:41... I felt that. I would have done the same exact thing, but probably about 50 times.

    • @Deckbuilding
      @Deckbuilding  Před 3 lety

      😂 50 times is a lot of times to leg a hole

  • @CitizenPerkins
    @CitizenPerkins Před 3 lety

    Wow! Nicely done, sir! I've never seen anyone build a multi-level deck by themselves! Kudos! 👍👍😁

  • @Mogachaffe
    @Mogachaffe Před 3 lety +1

    the holes got you and the mink.