Building a floating deck over an uneven concrete slab
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I built a redwood deck to cover up an ugly, uneven concrete slab. It's not anchored to anything, just pinned in place with gravity.
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That wobbly transition to the stones is really what elevates the entire deck! Great work, Steve!
I agree. It gives an organic feeling/fit into its environment
He scribed the deck to match the steps.
Agree.
Fitting the deck around the stones really works. It makes it all feel connected. Really cool, Steve, nice one.
I'm glad to see you used flashing to cover the cut sides of your posts. Another thing you can do to protect where you've cut is to paint on some copper green. It'll reseal those cuts for water proofing. (I'm a carpenter so I promise I'm not talking out of my butt)
Well, I believe you. I don't know why, but I do.
I’ve got a plastic jar with a 5”+ opening that I keep partially filled with copper green. After cutting posts or any pt boards 4” or less, I just stick the cut end in the yard to soak for a few minutes then let it drain on the lid. Gets the best saturation. Definitely paint the bigger boards.
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Ohhh good idea! Let me ask you this...I need to replace/build 5 steps going from my backdoor down to concrete patio I had poured 6wks ago. All the videos I've seen say to hook the stringers directly to the house and to use flashing up against the house behind it.... But I was wondering if I could NOT attach the stairs to the house? When the original stairs were ripped out the amount of spiders under them still freaks me out. I'd like to be able to pull the stairs away from the house like twice a year to clean out behind them and spray for spiders, ticks, ants, ect. So is this a stupid idea?
I don't know about that flashing. Water will get down in from the top and then have nowhere to go and be trapped in the flashing. I would think a bottom gasket might be a better option. That would separate the wood from the concrete but allows some airflow for drying. Conservation Technology has a nice one that I've used as a bottom plate seal in the past.
Hi Emily.
At 5 stairs high, I would suggest being very careful not building them according to code. It is also high enough that it might require a building permit.
How big is the area you want to clean? Would it be possible to just fill it with foam or other materials to eliminate the space?
Looks great. Good job. I am a contractor in Southern California. One of the things I have learned over the last 18 years is because fresh lumber is still drying, you'll need to recoat the stain / sealer at the one year mark. Then it will last the stated 3 - 4 years. I've built many decks over the years. I had to learn that one the hard way early one when a customer called me back after a year saying the finish didn't last the length of time I had told them it would. After researching, I found out why. Keep up the good work.
Sean, 3D printer, helpful guy, what a rockstar!
Absolutely superb transformation. We did something similar (although much simpler - just a rectangle!) over some similar concrete several years ago. You should be pleased with that!
This project is not only fun and easy, but also functional and attractive. Thanks for sharing.
WOW!! That came out AMAZING!! Way to show how attention to details and going the extra mile makes such a huge difference!
Love the way the stone/rocks almost 'melts' into the deck - great job steve
Love this transformation. When I got a notification that there was a new video from Steve, it's like Christmas day. Been watching WWMM for years and it still surprises me.
The deck looks great, Steve. I love the 'cut to fit' edge that you used a template for.
Thanks for the video.
Amazing work, Steve! The cut outs around the stones... Pure art! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Nice job, Steve!! I love the look where it's fit to the stone step. I always love that kind of thing!
That turned out beautiful!!
GREAT project Steve. The way you profiled the deck around the rocks is better than "good enough"! !! !!!
That first week looking at the new deck and wall sure are gratifying
The deck looks great. Also a good reason for your shop on wheels.
Very Well Done as usual!
Great job. I did a similar deck at my dad's house about forty-five years ago and it still looks great. He pressure washes and reseals it every two to three years, and it is holding up great. (Northwestern Arizona area) Thanks for sharing.
Looks phenomenal. Cool seeing you take on a larger project like this on the channel.
Consistently an inspiration. Thanks for the accessible fun projects!
I have no nice place for a deck, but that was really therapeutic to watch. Some more garden projects would be nice!
been following your projects for a while and I have to say I am definitely doing this project myself like you did when I build my own house. Thank you kind sir for doing these, it brightens my day when I see your videos Steve.
looks fantastic!
Very nice result on the deck. Colour me impressed.
well. you DID really DO a great job. applause👏🏾
it really lookes like the stones would grow out of the deck...😂
This is great, I am just about to build a deck / shed base on a very uneven concrete slab. Thanks Steve!
Really love the deck, very beautiful variations on the colors of the boards but still matches the original retaining wall very well. Nice Job!
Thank you for the Fathers' Day message. It was really inspiring.
Thanks Luiz, I appreciate that.
How rewarding it must be..good work
One of my favorite projects you’ve done! Looks great.
Beautiful job Steve. Glad you eventually pulled out the knee pads. My knees were aching just watching you :)
Love the scribing. Looks nice.
Nice work man! coping around all those stones looks like a pain but it really elevated the look of the deck!
Nice call on trimming to the rocks. It looks really good!
This turned out incredible, Steve! I absolutely love it.
Great job Steve! Love the cuts around the rocks, really makes the whole project. Very Zen 💕
PS- would have been a perfect time to showcase one of those lil plastic contour gauges to get your templates for those tricky cuts. Gotta get one of those! 👍
Beautiful landscaping
Thank you for this great video. I appreciate the continuous problem-solving on a project that most folks take for granted.
Lookin real nice, and the finish turned out beautiful.
wow..... nice job.
Very nice job Steve. I love the way the deck fits around everything. It looks like it was meant to be there.
Awesome Deck Steve !!!!
This turned out beautifully! I love how you scribed the boards to the bottom of the rock steps. Very cool.
Wowzers! That looks amazing!
Red Wood is so beautiful, the best outdoor wood to work with. I now live on East Coast and do miss it. Way to expensive out here....
This is really nicely done! Love the color and how the deck fits the stone edges!
Looks good Steve, nice job Sir!!!
Love how it looks around the stone. The whole deck is great.
Oh the devil's in the details. Lots of devils bit the dust here, buddy. A joy to watch. Thanks.
Steve, you did a beautiful job on that deck. The last scene you shot was pure money and I must have stared at it for five minutes on pause.
Beautiful work Steve.
Great transformation Steve!
Always so satisfying to watch someone else do all of the work 😂
Thanks for another great video, Steve!
Wow that turned out really nice! Love what you did with the templates and the stones. I'll remember that technique.
That is freaking incredible. Very impressive, Steve!
Looks Phenomenal! Reminds me of classic Steve projects but taken to that next level by your evolved filming and wood working skills. ❤
Wow, looks amazing Steve. I wish more beautiful wood was readily available in the UK
Incredible tutorial. So helpful and really informative. Gorgeous work ❤
Wow! Lots of effort but the final product looks AMAZING!
The end product was absolutely fantastic!!
Steve, when are you going to come to Australia for one of the woodworking shows, so we can actually meet you?
Looks great, really love the transition from the rocks to the deck.
nice looks much better i thought it wasnt that important but once done its great
Great video! I really enjoyed seeing an outdoor project like this to mix it up. Thanks!
We had enough difficulty replacing a flat deck with square corners. Well done!
Great looking project. Wanted do something like that for our back porch and I now see it can be done with some good planning and a bit of patience. Thanks for sharing.
The project turned out perfectly. The finish really made the timber pop. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
Great job Steve, thanks for sharing!
Now that was fantastic work on making that deck Steve! Well done! 👍👍👏👏
Looks great Steve.
Beautiful, simple, just a little elbow grease and patience. I often forget how far patience can get you with a project. This turned out so good!
Thanks! It was pretty easy except for that stone area!
Nice job, Steve!
Simply "Wow!" Amazing work
Hey, a garden project! Haven't seen you do these kind of things lately! Nice!
Are you going to make a small table-and-chairs-set to sit there, enjoying your coffee?
Honestly, I don't like it.
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I love it! Well done, sir.
Great video Steve! Did I hear you right? You're live in Northern California? Same here :) I'd love to attend an in-person woodworking class with you as the instructor someday. I'm sure there are enough of your fans here that feel the same. Again, thank you for amazing content Steve!!!
Really interesting. I learnt a lot. Great job Steve! 👍
Great project and video. Thanks for posting - thumbs up.
That's super impressive with that cut edge around the rocks, NICE work!
Great work and attention to detail.
beautiful job Steve!
Beautiful work!
Been needing to do this for a while. Really needed this video. Thanks.
Looks fantastic Steve
looks great steve
This is awesome! Would love to see more builds like this!
That looks amazing
Beautiful results. The joist tape is made for the tops of boards, the way you used it, I think will create a cup to hold moisture in the bottom of the posts. A piece of sheet metal would’ve prevented wicking and alowed it to dry after rain. I fear the redwood decking will outlast the posts by years.
Besides field treating the cut ends of the post, as recommended by the manufacturer, I’ve added a belt to the suspenders by picking up some composite decking samples ($0), ripping them to size as needed, and placing them under the posts as separation.
@@johnlee7085 I did the same thing. Added composite deck board between the "real" wood and the ground (concrete) to break that barrier. Essentially creating a stand-off. Works like a charm!
Awesome job Steve.
The wood and stone together 😎
That looks so good!
Looks Awesome Steve!
Beautiful, sir. Really
Turned out great 👍 thanks for this video. I'm sure it added a lot of time but thanks
Great job Steve
Steve, that looks amazing!
This is just the project I need to use up the pile of thin plywood cutoffs that I hoard
Looks great and will also be bouncy and fun!
Wow. That really looks good, Steve.
👍🌿💪 Steve, you've done an amazing job with the deck! The way you've seamlessly incorporated the stones into the design truly creates a harmonious connection. It's such a clever and innovative solution to build a floating deck over an uneven concrete slab. The end result is not only functional but visually appealing as well. Great work, Steve! Keep inspiring us with your creative solutions.