How to Build a Deck
A 10 step process describing how to build a pressure treated deck. This is a 2 level deck with benches, a bbq island, and a pergola. The bbq island contains plenty of counter space, a cold water sink, a portable bbq, and a mini fridge. Pressure treated wood and cement boards were used to build the bbq island while stone effects was used for the finishing. The backside of the deck has a door of storage and access to the plumbing. This is a great place to store fire-burning wood and extra propane tanks. No rails were used in the building process, benches and stairs protect the perimeter of the deck. The stair treads were overhung by 2 inches so that rope lighting could be installed under it. This provides ample lighting for each step and warmth to the overall ambiance. The pergola was made with 4×4 posts instead of the usual 2×6’s or 2×8’s. Adding notches to the pergola beams allowed me to place my posts on an angle to give it a diamond shape look. The fibreglass columns add beauty to the architecture. The two tone stains add a unique perspective to the deck. Use semi-transparent stain instead of a solid stain. With semi-transparent the stain just fades over time; solid stains will chip like paint and has to be sanded. For new wood fresh from the mill remember to remove the mill glaze before staining. This allows the stain to penetrate deeper into the wood allowing for a longer life span. The funrniture was bought from Gracious Living and the furnishings (plants and candles …
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@guillermocostecho111 – My approx cost was around $6000 Canadian. Around $4000 for wood, $800 for the columns, $600 for BBQ island, $600 for tools, nails, stain, and miscelaneous.
You have done an amazing job! Wish my garden was that big and you were a family member so you could do this for me for free lol
nice job
Any audio upgrades?
Now there is a place you’d want to get drunk.
Great Job ! Well done.
superb, fantstic job,but there is one flaw. its not in my backyard……. great job man..
wow that deck is amazing great job man
Love it! Well done.
Excellent job! Looks fantastic.
great job
THAT LOOKS INCREDIBLE, nice job man!
THATS ALOT OF WORK..BUT IT LOOKS GREAT– HOW LONG DID IT TAKE JOB TAKE.? (in canadian time) lol
— how long did ‘THE’ job take…sorry- ☺
@BigBearVids Thanks! It took me a month and a half because I only worked on weekends and a couple of hours here and there after work.
You may have said, and its a great debate~ but how far apart ▌↔ ▌ do you bury your pilings/footings (in or on concrete).
@BigBearVids For the higher level deck I used 3 posts about 6 ft apart and 5 ft deep into the ground. The lower level deck was variable due to it’s 45 degree angle corners. Post positioning is dependant on how long the beams are and the dimensions of the beams (2×6, 2×8, 2×10, etc). The Home Depot Decks 1-2-3 book explains this well.
It looks great, congrats!!
only 5,00 views!? this vid deserves at least 500,000!
Good job bro!!! well done
amazing!! guys!!
we`ve built some decking in our pub but this is something great!!
Congratulations. It looks great. Thanks for the video
Great Job!!! Its looks like a big project and it turned out great!!
Fantastic!
good job I was really looking to build a wood platform but came across this and had to watch it. For a DIY Job you kicked ass.