Wish I Knew These TOP TEN Composite Decking Installation Tips Sooner!

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  • čas přidán 24. 06. 2024
  • This tutorial is filled with my top tips on how to install composite decking from start to finish. This DIY deck building tutorial will provide many important pro tips on how to install composite decking that I wish I knew sooner. Bring Your Own Tools (#BYOTools 202).
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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:04 - Account For Variance In Fascia
    2:05 - How To Space Out Decking Properly
    2:42 - Cut Off All Factory Edges
    3:13 - A Circular Saw Is All You Need
    4:43 - Deck Fasteners Are Important
    5:43 - Cool Down Your Deck Boards Before Installing
    6:37 - How To Layout Your Deck Boards
    8:47 - How To Use A Cutting Guide On A Deck
    11:04 - How To Use A Chalk Line for Decking
    12:41 - How To Install Perfect Fascia Board Corners
    14:43 - How To Save Money On Decking When Possible
    15:47 - How To Install Deck Plugs
    18:07 - Finish Shots
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Komentáře • 237

  • @arrosconpollo1
    @arrosconpollo1 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Great vid. The folks didn’t want a rail?

    • @BYOTools
      @BYOTools  Před 7 měsíci +9

      O they did. Here's the railing video. Thanks for asking and for watching: czcams.com/video/pCm8ccRtBH4/video.html

    • @arrosconpollo1
      @arrosconpollo1 Před 7 měsíci +8

      Awesome, thank you. Your work is amazing. You technique for cutting and folding corners was next level good

    • @TRE1171
      @TRE1171 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@BYOToolsgood job great presentation. What was the square footage? How many man hours for the job? Most importantly what’s the labour price per square. Facia and decking only?

    • @SuperheroDon
      @SuperheroDon Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for the content, tips and tricks. greatly appreciated.

    • @barrelmitt1544
      @barrelmitt1544 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@BYOTools what is the driver bit you are using? It has some kind of depth collar around the screw head countersink cutter????

  • @charleschi843
    @charleschi843 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Bro, you are on a whole nother level. That corner fascia miter trick is unreal. Looks gorgeous.

  • @brentdreamer2025
    @brentdreamer2025 Před 3 dny

    I absolutely love the way you explained things while you went along. I like the way you went into detail about things and also some of the hacks such as clearing the water off with a leaf blower. The deck I am building is cedar planks, so it is a bit different but all in all very similar. Thanks again.

  • @teddepalma8057
    @teddepalma8057 Před 3 měsíci +7

    A GREAT video! This and a couple of your other deck videos really helped me successfully complete a deck using Trex decking. I also used the Coretex screws and one thing not shown in this video is pre-drilling each hole before installing the screws. The manufacturer recommends pre-drilling when using a capped deck board such as Trex, and I had a bunch of problems initially getting screws started, screws breaking right at the end of driving them in, and screws not seating properly in the decking. This guy's a pro and makes driving the screws look easy. Trust me, it's not. I wised up and started pre-drilling each screw hole and it actually sped up my work flow, and no more problems getting the screws in properly. So for all the DIY'ers out there looking at this video but planning to use another type of decking- especially Trex- tip #11 is consider pre-drilling when you're installing with Coretex.

  • @scottiajohnston8025
    @scottiajohnston8025 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I enjoy both formats. Thank you. Keep 'em coming.

  • @martinlieber
    @martinlieber Před 4 měsíci +2

    Absolutely Great Video!! Thank you for all the very helpful tips. I also live in the Northwest (Olympia) and will be installing deck boards over a covered concrete patio. Your a perfectionist and it shows in your work, absolutely beautifully done.

  • @its_marc
    @its_marc Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very useful guide, I’ve a composite deck to build this week. Thankyou.

  • @Sunrayman123
    @Sunrayman123 Před 3 měsíci +2

    As a newbie I am AMAZED!

  • @pararajakumar8853
    @pararajakumar8853 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Absolutely love this video and amazing tips which help me a lot. Thank you🙏

  • @marklorenz4302
    @marklorenz4302 Před 3 dny

    Absolutely fantastic vid! Really helpful! Thanks!

  • @adampilkington8379
    @adampilkington8379 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great work brother!! I love that fascia corner you did top notch!! 💯%

  • @donkeyearrs
    @donkeyearrs Před 4 měsíci +2

    You are a true craftsman dude.

  • @frankallen5678
    @frankallen5678 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice job!! I took notes! Many thanks for the help!!

  • @AncoraImparoPiper
    @AncoraImparoPiper Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fantastic tips. Keep them coming!

  • @chuck_machine
    @chuck_machine Před 5 měsíci +1

    Solid tips! Thank you very much for posting. You just earned yourself another subscriber!

  • @maryscott3376
    @maryscott3376 Před 2 měsíci

    Holy smokey! This was an amazing video - I learned so much! Great tips - and that fascia board corner - Wow! Thank you!!

  • @scottwilliams8636
    @scottwilliams8636 Před měsícem

    I am planning on building a deck and this looks like the most helpful video I've seen. Thank you for the tips!

  • @alexanderroddy7832
    @alexanderroddy7832 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful work!

  • @davidcosten4722
    @davidcosten4722 Před 6 měsíci

    Very well done, and some very good ideas!

  • @bigmoe-specialtylandservic6106

    Love this exact format!

  • @jamesdattoli7173
    @jamesdattoli7173 Před 2 měsíci

    This was great and straight to the point and easy to follow. Please do more like this!

  • @user-ln4iv4dz5j
    @user-ln4iv4dz5j Před 13 dny

    This was very helpful to me. Thank you.

  • @DennisAldridge
    @DennisAldridge Před 29 dny

    Excellent video. It helped me make several decisions about how to install my deck boards. I'll try to imitate your approach when I make my video. Thanks!!!

  • @michaelvadney5803
    @michaelvadney5803 Před 9 dny

    Impressive presentation, thanks!

  • @mgodbee
    @mgodbee Před 8 měsíci +2

    Always enjoy the videos man

    • @BYOTools
      @BYOTools  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks so much for watching and all the support.

  • @baileypotter5
    @baileypotter5 Před 4 měsíci

    Very Helpful thank you!!

  • @toddr5732
    @toddr5732 Před 11 dny

    great tips. Love the saw guide idea !

  • @harryyoho7090
    @harryyoho7090 Před 5 dny

    Thank you for the ideas

  • @craigkeller
    @craigkeller Před 6 měsíci

    Great job young man!

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. Před 8 měsíci +8

    I’ve done composite decking and these tips are spot on. Thanks so much Brent

    • @BYOTools
      @BYOTools  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Love hearing that. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @jimpence2087
    @jimpence2087 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the video. Great looking deck , and I actually like the way you installed the decking with the joints. It gives the decking a more real wood look in my opinion. I'm new at building decks , but as long as the joints stay in place and don't open up, I don't see what it hurts. Just my 2 cents.

  • @briangiles4407
    @briangiles4407 Před 2 měsíci

    Very well done!! I'll be doing my Trex this weekend, and will definitely use a lot of these tips! Subscribed!

  • @williamhoner5224
    @williamhoner5224 Před 7 měsíci

    Great job Love it. Great voice too

  • @joshmaxrubinstein
    @joshmaxrubinstein Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great tips thank you for sharing.

    • @BYOTools
      @BYOTools  Před 8 měsíci

      Great to hear Josh. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @ChazR25
    @ChazR25 Před měsícem

    Excellent work!

  • @paulnolen7651
    @paulnolen7651 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video enough detail but not too much thank you thank you keep up the great work😊😊

  • @barryryle6420
    @barryryle6420 Před měsícem

    I loved the video! Thank you!

  • @maheshchauhan9290
    @maheshchauhan9290 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I like this type of video, as you did not waffle on and on and the film itself was well edited to the key points. I find some people just talk and never the zoom-ins a poor out of sync. Thank you.

  • @michelehaynes1495
    @michelehaynes1495 Před 3 měsíci

    Learned alot! Thanks

  • @Chaps_100
    @Chaps_100 Před měsícem

    Loved the style of this vid

  • @bilbobaggins4462
    @bilbobaggins4462 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video! Subscribed!

  • @hollas301
    @hollas301 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Awesome job I've done the same but the only thing different is that instead of long straight runs with seams (butt joint) I picture frame the deck to the length of composite ordered.

  • @pnwdiy2073
    @pnwdiy2073 Před 5 měsíci

    Very helpful, thanks

  • @jaywilliams415
    @jaywilliams415 Před 22 dny

    Nice work and a well edited video!

  • @user-um6wc7cw5s
    @user-um6wc7cw5s Před 5 měsíci +5

    Very nice video! i do have a question on your 45° corners.. Don't you need spacing there? when its expanding from the sun?

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, Wow, Wow, I absolutely loved the installation of this "beautiful sexy beast" of a composite deck!
    I really appreciated your style and all of the helpful tips whilst installing the composite deck boards!
    Oh, and yes, yes, yes, I would appreciate more of this style of video by and from you.
    Well done, Sir!

  • @GPG7754
    @GPG7754 Před 2 měsíci

    This is fantastic. Subbed!

  • @forcemajeure1957
    @forcemajeure1957 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video nice job 👍

  • @stevenbyars3384
    @stevenbyars3384 Před 6 měsíci

    Like the format! Keep both......

  • @eugenio1542
    @eugenio1542 Před měsícem

    Fantastic job, well done 👍 🇦🇺

  • @neverbeen2
    @neverbeen2 Před 2 měsíci

    very very tasty work :) got my first composite deck to do soon.

  • @mikepower4113
    @mikepower4113 Před měsícem

    Love your deck videos. Learned so much watching the last 3 videos. Definitely watching more. What do you put on top of the joists? Might have missed it in another video. Tx

  • @learningisfun2108
    @learningisfun2108 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Crazy! I love that 90 degree facia board made by heating and bending. Brilliant.

    • @Youknewthatalready
      @Youknewthatalready Před měsícem

      Agreed!👌

    • @gr33dyglutton
      @gr33dyglutton Před 15 dny

      The "miters" on the facia board look great but now there's two nasty looking seams right near the corner.

    • @jameshermes1845
      @jameshermes1845 Před 14 dny

      @@gr33dyglutton I've see where Trex recommends doing overlapping 45's at the seams to make them less visible. That's what I'm planning on doing.

    • @gr33dyglutton
      @gr33dyglutton Před 14 dny

      @@jameshermes1845 That's a common method when joining trims. I prefer to do 22.5 rather than 45's. Either angle will hide the joint much better than a 90 degree butt joint.

  • @jaydekaytv
    @jaydekaytv Před 3 měsíci

    Nice work - thx for the vid

  • @ChapincurlyQ
    @ChapincurlyQ Před 3 měsíci +1

    absolutely great video. Exactly what I was looking for. It will save me 15K

  • @internuts11
    @internuts11 Před 2 měsíci

    Great work

  • @jongaston1254
    @jongaston1254 Před 5 měsíci

    Great communication Thanks

  • @michaelcronin1197
    @michaelcronin1197 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow, nothing better than watching a perfectionist at work!

    • @MonzaTom
      @MonzaTom Před 3 měsíci

      Flush and matching screws look better

  • @adamknibbs6277
    @adamknibbs6277 Před 2 měsíci

    Great stuff!

  • @robertbotta6536
    @robertbotta6536 Před měsícem

    Awesome. Thank you

  • @thomasrichmond7989
    @thomasrichmond7989 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video!!!!

  • @vej007
    @vej007 Před 2 měsíci

    Very impressive!

  • @jazzlouise
    @jazzlouise Před 15 dny +1

    Super video.

  • @CalebMack1
    @CalebMack1 Před měsícem +1

    When doing new framing the best method I’ve learned is to keep joists long and rim off until the very end. Then you can start your decking against the house and install it until you’re at a point where you can mark and cut the joist back and install rim and do picture frame last. Then you never need to do a ripper. But that’s not always the case if you’re building on a preexisting framing.

  • @awoodmann1746
    @awoodmann1746 Před 2 měsíci

    Great advice.

  • @jameshermes1845
    @jameshermes1845 Před 14 dny

    Great video with some great tips. I'm on installing my Trex fascia boards in a couple weeks. Glad I watched this first for the corners. Do you have the info on where to get your fastener system (bit, screws, plugs)?

  • @ScrewThisGlueThat
    @ScrewThisGlueThat Před 6 měsíci

    Great Video, Even Better Workmanship.

  • @jackvisn
    @jackvisn Před měsícem

    Your attention to detail and tricks is great. Along those lines what do you use for knee pads that actually stay on and don't mar the surface? I have searched to no avail. Thanks in advance.

  • @ST-0311
    @ST-0311 Před 8 měsíci

    Looks nice, man.
    Is the fascia adhesive primarily to help stop temperature movement, or to provide a slight standoff for drainage?

  • @daveerickson5313
    @daveerickson5313 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video. Did you use LVL for joists?

  • @jacobshandymantreeservicel2522
    @jacobshandymantreeservicel2522 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Gorgeous deck and very instructional video!!! I learned alot and am very appreciative. Enjoyable to watch and learn! ❤ Edit: Also, did you do this all in one day?! Very impressive work!! 😅

  • @DeuceGenius
    @DeuceGenius Před 2 dny

    Good tips mane

  • @Mike-sh2cb
    @Mike-sh2cb Před 8 měsíci

    Brilliant job matey!!
    Thanks for sharing your tips!!
    especially liked the tip 10 for the corners! excellent work!!
    hope you have a great week!!

  • @frankmortensen7651
    @frankmortensen7651 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome looking deck! The plugs really make a difference. I live in southern Virginia, and have heard that the composite decking gets super hot in direct sunlight. Thats probably not an issue in the PACNW but do you find this to be true? My deck is splintering and I want to expand it a few feet and still havent decided.
    On that note.. I also plan to leave the stairs so the deck comes up to the end of where the stairs contact the ground. I have never seen this, but I think the stairwell protruding does not look clean and requires extra yard maintenance to keep it looking as good as it can. Have you seen this something like this before?

  • @pamelagroves1377
    @pamelagroves1377 Před 2 měsíci

    Best tips ever!

  • @timspoor
    @timspoor Před 8 měsíci +1

    I like the variety in editing formats. There were some genuinely good tips here. Keep it up 😊

  • @dansullivan2954
    @dansullivan2954 Před měsícem

    Well done.

  • @woody5109
    @woody5109 Před měsícem +1

    I have the composite decking with the connectors in between each board. The problem is the lumber under the decking that shrinks and expands over time, this plays hell on your joints that were perfect on day one.

  • @brianb9410
    @brianb9410 Před měsícem

    Perfectionist!

  • @kennethMaveGR
    @kennethMaveGR Před 3 měsíci +1

    Question: why you choose the cortex screw for decking instead of the Composite panel manufacturer hidden clamps with fasteners?

  • @paulcozens488
    @paulcozens488 Před 7 měsíci

    Love it

  • @jameshermes1845
    @jameshermes1845 Před 13 dny

    What do you recommend for your joints on a longer fascia run (not the corner)? Do you do the overlapping 45 degree cuts to limit the joint visibility and still allow for some expansion/contraction?

  • @sheldonmckinlay881
    @sheldonmckinlay881 Před 16 dny

    beautiful

  • @robertlink6097
    @robertlink6097 Před 6 měsíci

    Where did you get the fasteners? Nice ...

  • @lukemazza6027
    @lukemazza6027 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great tips. The only thing im curious about is having no gap behind the fascia. Trex recommends installing spacers behind the fascia to allow water to drain. Otherwise youre basically doing rhe same thing as installing a ledger with no flashing right? It'll never dry out.

    • @histguy101
      @histguy101 Před 5 měsíci

      Maybe the adhesive bead keeps water out? We usually put 1/4" furring strips behind 1/2" fascia

  • @louisgaccione7794
    @louisgaccione7794 Před 2 měsíci

    Great Work and video,, Where are you located?
    Lou

  • @brianjordison2910
    @brianjordison2910 Před 2 měsíci

    I would really appreciate your advice . My current 600 sq ft deck surface is 5/4 cedar. At 73, I’m fed up with staining and maintenance and stain product wearing off prematurely. I’m seriously considering a pvc surface. I am considering screwing the pvc directly to cedar and avoiding removal of cedar. As a part Time renovator, I know this would be frowned upon as moisture will/could be trapped and accelerate cedar rot. I want to do this myself and take the easy way out . What do you people think?

  • @johnforte5005
    @johnforte5005 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice job on the deck. Question what is the name of that drill screw-bit that countersinking a plug? Thanks

    • @histguy101
      @histguy101 Před 5 měsíci

      Cortex. They make matching plugs for Azek, timber tech, treks, etc

  • @vantuanma5967
    @vantuanma5967 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for a great video! I enjoyed very much watching this video. Great job on editing & narrating. Please disregard some of the small mind viewers ( nothing pleased them. They will alway some things to complaining ).

  • @danthechippie4439
    @danthechippie4439 Před 2 měsíci

    For the corner facia, you say you cut a few 12" pieces and then ran through the table saw at 45 degrees. As you turned it around to make the cut does that mean the fence had to be bang on 6" from the top of the beveled saw blade? Cheers

  • @andrewsmith976
    @andrewsmith976 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I see you not leaving space on mitered corners, are you not worried about expansion, what decking are you using?, ive had issues using Trex and have had mushrooming despite leaving spacing

  • @bjbhehir
    @bjbhehir Před 8 měsíci +3

    Great job! You should buy a Makita Track Saw!

    • @BYOTools
      @BYOTools  Před 8 měsíci +2

      O I've thought about it BJ. A track saw is still on my list of items I'll need to get eventually haha. Thanks for watching.

    • @bjbhehir
      @bjbhehir Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@BYOToolsyou'd love it!

  • @walterdavis3638
    @walterdavis3638 Před měsícem

    What are your joist spacings? It looks pretty wide for composite decking. My experience is to never exceed 12" oc, when using any composite. All your techniques look good.

  • @johnpennington2766
    @johnpennington2766 Před 6 měsíci

    Do you a link for the plug kit and bit???

  • @frederickchacon7208
    @frederickchacon7208 Před 5 měsíci

    Do you find that using this system is easier than using the clips between each board? This looks to be faster than attaching the deck boards with clips, however putting in the plus takes a lot of time. What kind of material are you using?

  • @petergribbin3827
    @petergribbin3827 Před měsícem

    Can you put this product on top of another solid cedar deck
    Without removing ?
    Please advise

  • @Stiglr
    @Stiglr Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, that fascia corner tip was great!!!! (Shame, that my deck project has no 90 degree corners on the exterior edges.)

  • @MYCHANNELWITHMYSTUFF
    @MYCHANNELWITHMYSTUFF Před 14 dny

    How do you keep your facia seems from opening up from expansion and contraction?

  • @user-ce5bs4rj4w
    @user-ce5bs4rj4w Před 11 dny

    so you force you first piece (picture frame) to follow the framing (always crooked) then run your field boards off of that crooked board?

  • @johndarmanin8009
    @johndarmanin8009 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Your video shows you using cortex fasteners on 1/2” fascia boards? Cortex fasteners are not recommended for 1/2” fascia boards…fascia fasteners must be used. Please explain.