How to Build an 8 x10 Deck for Beginners
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2013
- Below are all the tools i use and a link to free drawings and material lists of two decks. As a home owner and a do it yourselfer you should have these tools. You will be successful and proud at the end of your deck build and may want to keep them. If you decide this will be your first and last time building, then sell all the tools no less than 75% of what you paid for them. Good luck and you can do it !!!!!!!
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This video will cover the basics you will need to build an 8ft x 10ft outdoor treated deck/patio. We begin with the layout,digging the holes,pouring concrete footers,2x8 framing,4x4support posts,joist hangers,lag screws,deck boards, stairs,railings,skirting and more. Thanks for watching,Craig Heffernan - Jak na to + styl
I’m struggling with the steps
Well they are easier than you think. It took me awhile to learn back in Erie County Vo- Tech School. I took the classes at age 14 in the summer, plus the government paid me. So i'm giving back after 42 years and teaching you how to build your own outdoor stairs on CZcams czcams.com/video/qpT0j9ydjZI/video.html
@@Deckbuilding I’m also in school, not sure when I’ll be able to take the stair course, Thanks for your reply. I’m still trying to get my measurements right on the stairs you did. It goes really fast in the video and I think I’m confusing myself lol
@Craig Heffernan I’m so motivated to do this project. I’d like to make it 12 x 10. I’ve watch both this video and the 12x12 trex deck video. Should I follow the beginner video for 8x10 and just increase the measurements or copy the the trex video.
@@Deckbuilding do you do it all in one day?
@@kiaradougherty3397 Layout, dig holes and pour cement day one, build day two.
With absolutely no woodworking skills at all, I spent 5 days copying this video almost exactly, with only 2 small changes to suit my needs. My deck turned out absolutely amazing. Thanks!
Zerofx congrats on a job well done!
Do you have a pic to show?
Great work. Looks very professional! How many days did it take you to complete the project?
@@MC-pg2ko Thanks. It took me and a buddy about 30 hours to build it. That’s with neither of us having any woodworking skills at all, and lots of trial and error figuring stuff out.
@@Zerofx - Pity you did not video the installation as it would have inspired others without any working skills to do likewise. A pro is experienced and has probably forgotten the "trial and error stuff' which is just as important, and as you yourself discovered. Next time perhaps? Having said that, there is an element of natural ability that has to be factored into the equation!
From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his czcams.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.
Im 54 year old female with severe rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis. I made this deck in 3 weeks, taking rests.Thank you for giving me the tools to complete this, Im so happy. looks great.
how did u like doing the kneeling upward angled skill saw cut into the 4x4 ?
@@proxypylon I didnt put steps in. I just have it enclosed. Works for me. many thanks
good job. I don't let my vagina and boobs get in my way. I build anything.
I’m amazed that you narrated the video in front of the incomplete deck. You knew every step you were going to take along the build before doing it and just shows your confidence and skill. Props to you and great deck
This is beautiful. I have never seen anyone cut into flooring boards to accommodate the framing posts. That really took this craftsmanship to the top.
I love this. You don't talk too much, the music isn't too loud, and you get right to it. Good information.
You know 😆
Still could have done without the background music. Difficult for us seniors to hear the talking in the video.
This is the most practcal, no nonsense, simple, no overkill video Ive seen on how to build a deck. I followed most of this video and used it as a reference for my 8x16 foot deck. Huge success.
Thank you for this well produced video.
Sir, you did the damn thing. No short cuts were taken. Bravo!
Thank You, working on editing more videos to post soon
Out of all of the 10+ DIY deck videos I've watched today, this is by far one of the best. The "for beginners" is what really caught my attention, and it lives up to it 100%. If I had to change anything about it it would be a little more detail, but it's good enough for me to start building a deck on our first house. Can't wait! Thanks so much for this awesome video!
You know, out of all the do it yourself deck videos I’ve watched over the last week. This fellow definitely takes 1st place. And the final product looked amazing!!!
I lost count of all the ways I would fuck this up :)
lmao
😂😂
lol
I.P. - Too Funny!
Too funny!!!
How refreshing. A wood builder who is actually building and not selling anything. Just subscribed.
Thanks for watching. I even have a few deck plans on my website craigheffernan.com I do get compensated from folks landing on the website and I’m grateful to have that money to pay some of the upkeep. 😊
We used your plans to build a deck last month. Our deck was on uneven ground with a steep slope away from the house so the posts were all different lengths from the ground. With your method it was trivial to deal with that. We did the back band with one side attached, set it in the ground and then marked where the other side should, higher up on the post. We removed the back band, added the second post at the measured height and then put it back in. We used ground blocks instead of burying the posts due to our local conditions (rural much father north in Canada) and codes and reversed the location of the steps. We had to make the balustrades closer together and use screws, not nails due to local codes. We did not put in a skirt, again as a concession to local conditions. Enclosed decks attract wildlife, especially skunks, around here. Otherwise it went exactly according to your plan and it worked. We are delighted with the result. The building inspector was happy with it too. This is a great plan but anyone thinking of using it needs check local regulations and codes and learn from locals about what not to do (like the skunk issue) before starting. Well done and thank you!
How could anyone give this video a thumbs down. People are so hard on other people. This was a great video.
As someone who has experience as a pro carpenter, this vid is amazing, no wonder it is closing in on 8 million views.
I must say this is probably one of the best deck built with the perfect explanation about everything behind the built. not too much talking not too much loud music and not too much nonsense.
Smart man time is money and you definitely don’t waste time
Hello viewers !!!!! I have a floor plan drawing of this deck on my web site at craigheffernan.com
I hope it helps you build it yourself and save.
+Craig Heffernan - Why didn't you use any spacing between the deck boards? Don't you need to allow for expansion/contraction? or because it is treated/already saturated you are assuming will shrink?
+Craig Heffernan is there a general guideline for how many posts vs how large the deck is?
+Justin Docter he says in another video that the boards are still wet straight from the factory and they will dry out/shrink.
+Craig Heffernan Thanks Craig, I keep coming back to this video for reference on how to build my own deck as a novice.
One question though: What was the reasoning behind putting the deck nearly level with the door threshold? What kind of offset would be reasonable to keep stuff like snow from spilling into the house when opening the door (and avoid adding a step out the door)?
Craig Heffernan
This is flawless. Thank you for making this video. I gotta say, your level of measurement/cut accuracy is incredible. I love woodworking so i recognize how experienced you are. Like damn man!
Thank you for the easy to understand video .I know I CAN follow your directions,but it might take a couple of try"s to match your skill and precision . I also appreciate that you did not cut corners and did everything right. THANKS.
You can do it!
WOW, such craftsmanship. Hard to find anyone today that takes pride in what they do. I wish I could beam you to my house to assist me in building a deck. Awesome work.✝️🙏🏻
Hey Craig, just wanted to tell you that your videos are the absolute most helpful videos I have ever seen to this day. Thank you so much for making them.
Although I have built several similar decks, I learned a few structural as well as cosmetic tips and tricks to make a deck easier and nice looking from this video. Thanks for posting!
EXCELLENT presentation! Your speed thru the repetitive stuff was just right and you were very good at covering all the bases....going to be starting a decking specialty in my biz here in the Houston area...THANKS!
Used your video to help build a small deck at my house. Your video was spot on! Took me 3 days and it looks great. Thank you.
craig. i've built more than a few decks over the years. this video is the best demonstration of professional deck building i've ever seen. great job! richard
+richard williamson any advice on how to modify this design to accommodate a hot tub? Could use all of the advice I can get as I am a bit of an amateur.
+richard williamson
Wow Richard !!! Thanks for the great comment
Hey Richard, hold this W.
Professional deck building? Yes. For Beginner's? Hell no. In order for me to build this thing I'd need at least 5 different power saws plus a router. If I had the knowledge and money to have all those different expensive tools, I wouldn't be a beginner.
Rose C You can rent these special saws at a local home improvement store, minus the bits or blades of course.
It's what I will be doing for a deck approx half the size as in this video. It is a good video.
If you're not math or measurement challenged it's a fun task.
you guys are extremely professional and it is obvious that you care about your reputation
Wow, you did a great job. Thank you for the clear and detailed information about how you built this deck. Thank you again.
What an awesome job! I like the way you went the extra mile! You're a true professional!
Just got done digging the holes. Thanks for the encouragement! I just kept thinking of you saying. "You don't need a power argue. You CAN do this".
Or young laborer you pay minimum wage.
just wanted to say nice job and I appreciate your work ethic. Good to see there are others that put care and quality into their tasks! great video also, keep it up
2.4K dislikes? What is there not to like about this awesome video? I learned a lot. Thanks!
Mostly jealous builders that build it differently, lol
You did a wonderful job and I must say it looks very sturdy. Thanks for the easy step explanation as well.
Very well presented. I get all the info, the presentation moves along so viewers aren't bored with watching someone in real time drilling or digging holes. Music I could do without but I'm not paying so I can deal with it or turn it off. Thanks again, very good video!
Great job,learned a few things that you showed and when I'm ready to build my mothers back deck I will remember what I've seen,thanks
This man covers the timing of all the steps to correctly complete the task. Awesome job.
One of the best and quickest way to build a deck, I'm ready and confident to get ours built, thank you for your time
Great job! and it only took 15 minutes start to finish!
Wish I could build a full deck in 15 minutes LOL
😂
If you think it took 15 to build you a different type of stupid
BBW Building Beautiful Women r/whoosh
WOW, you made it look so easy, I guess that's what happens when you know what you're doing.
You, sir, are a master at this! I wish I could find people that worked this well, most of my projects are finished shabbily and it seems to be everyone I hire to do work. I am going to try to do this one myself to see if I end up unhappy with my own work too!!
Nice job and great deck. It looks simple and with the way you put it in steps helped me to understand the concept better. I'm building my house now. I got the framing done. Next is the electrical and plumbing, then insulation and sheet rock. After all the inside of my house are done I am going to start on my deck and I am definitely going to use this video. I'm not looking to build a huge deck nor am I looking for anything to extra. Just a simple deck. Much appreciated
Best deck design from begining to end ...so nice and smooth edges too!!!! Best construct and we'll built!!! Thanks will use your design !!
That was great...cool that you made it fun and not boring.
This video has been very helpful. Just finished an 8 x 8.
Great job! VERY CLEAR AND TO THE POINT INSTRUCTIONS. (I really appreciate how you did not waste words and try to be "cute" or waste time with extra commentary.)
My God this is the exact video I’ve been looking for !!! Thx for making it for us diy guys!!!
What an amazing project! Honestly, this is the best deck building project I've ever seen. You Americans make it look easy. The expertise and professionalism throughout the process were outstanding. And seeing you make the staircase was a work of art. Fabulous!
This is so amazing Craig made it look easy .Craig do you do private jobs? I was thinking of doing it myself but i had a car accident and damaged my back and hand .
First class video with all bases covered no omissions. A bit of humour thrown in a a confidence boosting 'you can do it' message. Many thanks Craig!
I built my deck using the instructions given in this video and I completed my deck in just 5 days. Amazing video. Very informative.
Great job Craig, I'm a female and this is explained so detailed that I feel like I can definitely make this by my self. Thank you , God bless 🙏💓😇
LOL ...
You can make a sammich by yourself.
How did it go, did you manage?
Great teaching tool. He made it look easy enough for any new beginner. thanks
The best DIY deck video I have seen! Your steps are simple and precise.... i will build the exact same deck size starting tomorrow and feel very confident following your steps on this video.... thanks man and God bless, thank you for your service...
Great job easy to understand and to the point, this will make my deck built so much easier, thanks!
I'm 63 yr. old female. You make this look quite do-able. Thank you for this post.
ode2reading you can do it. I’m 64 and I have helped renovate two houses. Hubby does the financial, electric and plumbing(both to code), and i do the painting, landscaping,stonework and tile. We both do rough and finish carpentry, and cabinetmaking. We actually sold ourlast house in3 weeks, after working on it for 3 years! It needed top to bottom renovation!
Really nice job! I'd like to see a video of a 12'x20' deck being built, you can even use my backyard to film it.
I see what you did there... hahahaha
Lol
Right! I second that emotion. My front yard would be great too! Lol!!
Good try
How about my side yard?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This easy to follow video is exactly the project I was looking to do. Again thanks
This is quality work...and to be honest.....this video is almost 10yrs old and I'm actually pretty impressed with the editing! Other videos this old look hurtin' ! 😆
That's the first ad I didn't skip. Loved the Bed Bath & Beyond home organizer ad! And your video on building an 8 x 10 deck was the best I've ever seen. From an old lady who has to do most everything herself. You helped me know what to do to make steps for my back door. Now, I'm going to go hire somebody because it's harder than it looks. And I love your sense of humor and fast forward touches. Thoroughly enjoyed watching.
Judy, I'm a 55 yrs young woman and I'm tackling this project on my own, oh a tiny bit of help from my son, but I'm doing most of it by myself. You can do most anything you put your mind to!!!
You made this look so easy. I'm thinking about trying to build a deck, what makes me nervous is having to buy all of the tools first and never having used them before.
The no BS way you did this video is 100% the reason I subscribed.
This is great! I wish I could build a small deck (4x8) all by myself. My deck is literally a death trap so I don't use my back door anymore. I think I'll come back and reference this video when I can find someone to help me. Thanks for sharing!
What state are you in
One of the most outstanding and well done videos I have seen on You Tube. Thanks for keeping it simple and clear Craig.
This was such an excellent video... Even my wheelchair using a** feels like I could do it too! Thanks!
Craig, great work and video, you can tell you've thrown up a few decks. Really like the varmint skirt out of scraps, no wasting wood.
thanks craig; i watched like 4,534 deck build videos and this was the most useful.
Tell you what, if I hired you to do my deck, I would no complaints whatsoever! NICE JOB!!! Love the attention to making sure it was so solid and it's a BEAUTIFUL deck! Congrats!
Great video guys! It's informative and entertaining. Thank you. I just don't get why there are some dislikes for this video; there shouldn't be.
I appreciate your type of videos and building methods! Everyone else uses heavy machinery or they order it online nowadays...
Wow. Beautiful work! Loved the video. Well done. Lots of action, great and simple explanations. Thank you. Love to see the work as it is being done. Helps understand what is being explained. Especially for amateurs and novices.
Thank you very much!
This is a really well organized video. Great job!
Never did I ever think Doug Stanhope was going to teach me how to build a deck.
Very beautiful, very elegant, and excellent finishing.
Thank you
Amazing workmanship and attention to detail.
Your good brother , nice craftmenship , God bless !
Hi Craig, good job on this instructional . Here in Washington I think i would have to pour the concrete for the footings all the way to ground level like fence posts, because of rain and snow rotting them would be a certainty . Here a lot of people even use those beveled concrete blocks without even post hole digging at all . I'm gonna do my deck very similar to what you did here, it looks pretty cost effective, and solid too ! . Thank you sir for your expertise and insight, its much appreciated 👍
I love the way you took your time to explain how to build a deck it’s nice Thank you
Amazing job ! Thank you for helping people that are just getting their feet wet in home editions. You got my like and subscription
hey Craig. Thankls so much for your video, Well explained both visually and verbally. Much appreciated. i liv eifn Melbourne Australia ans am going to build a similar deck at some stage so vey apprecited of your skill and mehtod, thnaks
Honestly, our BCA regs are quite a bit different to the US standards.. and I'm not overly impressed with the finish of this particular deck, (but it is a bit better built than the one they built around the pool from august 2012)
I'm from Melbourne originally and have family there, so I'm in town quite often for my own deck building business, so, if you're still looking to have something built, check out my work at Lomaco(dot)com(dot)au and drop me a line either via the email or on my fb page, you can find me :)
"You can do this yourself, don't be scared." That's what I've been telling myself for the last two weeks while building a fence with my husband. About 2 more weeks and we'll be done.
So much knowledge and skill. I envy people like you. Well done.
I like the step by step instructions with explanations of why you are doing some steps. I am thinking of doing a 16'x16' floating deck with built in Pergola (BBQ shack) in my back yard. This video was helpful in my planning process.
Excellent work!
Absolutely beautiful though, flawless finish...you are very meticulous in your work. You earn whatever you charged for this project.
You are awesome,Craig!
You are!
This is a perfect “in your face” video. Great job Deck is perfect I like that it’s not attached to the house. And the stairs are supported by the posts and not
the ground.
i just noticed this man comentated the whole thing before building it, lol insane
That grin after mentioning not wanting anything falling in the holes...hahaahah
Love the vid short nd to the point ❤
Thank you so much. Your video got me through a pre-winter job jar task in one day. The temperature plummets tomorrow.
I love the final touches where you sand the edges and loose splinters. This reminds me of my attention to details. I've yet to see this done or the edge routing in the many videos I've watch on decking building. Two thumbs up.
Really nice work exellent craftmans shift. Enjoyed Watching Your videos
Just found your channel ignore all the haters great job I did subscribe..
I can't believe another Tobin watched this video and I was thinking the same thing lol.
What a looser
Does the deck floor boards need to be turned grain up , grain down, or it does not matter ?
There was 8 posts including the steps! I can't do this i don't have all those tools. Not for beginners :/
I’m bout to build a deck and this video is the one I’m going to go with. I learned a few new techniques and all I can say is you build the sturdiest deck I have ever seen. A hurricane would blow the house away and the deck would still be standing lol! Dang. Great video
Exactly the info I needed to build my deck, thanks!
Great job. Very inspirational, but it will probably take me more than 15 minutes.
David I laughed so hard at this....
That's what I call art
...very nice work friend. You deserve all my respect...soon
I'mma start doin my own projects and believe me... your channel it's going to help me alot..and become very helpful as well
Thanks for sharing such as valuable tips..
You deserve my respect,,,,,soon.
I loved your video. Very easy way to get it done quickly and low cost. Thank you so much for sharing.
This is outstanding video by a carpenter than knows his stuff. So clear I have no questions!
Great video!
Really satisfying to watch, wish I'd learned this in my late teens. Maybe after this 'pandemic' I'll take up a trade, I know a fella that has a decking business maybe he'll let me be his apprentice 😅
Treated board will eventually , Rot. In Florida we have sand. We paint on liquid tar to cover all the board that touches dirt. Some use creosote to prevent future rot. Looks good.