Building a floating deck over an uneven concrete slab

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Steve Ramsey - Woodworking for Mere Mortals

Жыл бұрын

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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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@thomashverring9484 Жыл бұрын

That wobbly transition to the stones is really what elevates the entire deck! Great work, Steve!

@MrScottswierenga Жыл бұрын

I agree. It gives an organic feeling/fit into its environment

@thezfunk Жыл бұрын

He scribed the deck to match the steps.

@freedomofreligion3248 9 ай бұрын

Agree.

@negotiableaffections Жыл бұрын

Fitting the deck around the stones really works. It makes it all feel connected. Really cool, Steve, nice one.

@darbypea2223 Жыл бұрын

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)

@MCsCreations Жыл бұрын

Well, I believe you. I don't know why, but I do.

@johnlee7085 Жыл бұрын

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.

@emilystubbs5650 Жыл бұрын

@darbypea2223 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?

@brakeman211 Жыл бұрын

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.

@johnlee7085 Жыл бұрын

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?

@jdm120874 Жыл бұрын

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.

@wallyhall Жыл бұрын

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!

@MCsCreations Жыл бұрын

Amazing work, Steve! The cut outs around the stones... Pure art! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@johnbridgeman1782 12 күн бұрын

SUPER IMPRESSED WITH THE WOOD CUT OUT FORMING TO THE ROCKS. NICE JOB!!

@BLenz-114 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, Steve!! I love the look where it's fit to the stone step. I always love that kind of thing!

@mabeale Жыл бұрын

Looks phenomenal. Cool seeing you take on a larger project like this on the channel.

@rangerbravo Жыл бұрын

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.

@Damon_Barber Жыл бұрын

WOW!! That came out AMAZING!! Way to show how attention to details and going the extra mile makes such a huge difference!

@pteddie6965 Жыл бұрын

The deck looks great, Steve. I love the 'cut to fit' edge that you used a template for. Thanks for the video.

@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын

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! 👍

@JasonRowePhoto Жыл бұрын

Consistently an inspiration. Thanks for the accessible fun projects!

@HaleyLafaye Жыл бұрын

Really love the deck, very beautiful variations on the colors of the boards but still matches the original retaining wall very well. Nice Job!

@golfaddict5276 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Sebastopolmark Жыл бұрын

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

@toddspurgeon9493 Жыл бұрын

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.

@meltingpoint97 Жыл бұрын

Love the way the stone/rocks almost 'melts' into the deck - great job steve

@riuphane Жыл бұрын

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!

@SteveRamsey Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was pretty easy except for that stone area!

@GaryJimenez Жыл бұрын

The deck looks great. Also a good reason for your shop on wheels.

@toddheinen7106 Жыл бұрын

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.

@johnlee7085 Жыл бұрын

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.

@idontthinkso666 Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@producersean Жыл бұрын

This turned out incredible, Steve! I absolutely love it.

@jhchg Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite projects you’ve done! Looks great.

@SamOsborne92 Жыл бұрын

Wow, looks amazing Steve. I wish more beautiful wood was readily available in the UK

@billdodson5703 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video. I appreciate the continuous problem-solving on a project that most folks take for granted.

@denniskessler7983 Жыл бұрын

Very nice job Steve. I love the way the deck fits around everything. It looks like it was meant to be there.

@jonathonhazelhurst Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@landonashby2029 Жыл бұрын

Looks Phenomenal! Reminds me of classic Steve projects but taken to that next level by your evolved filming and wood working skills. ❤

@johnpugh24 Жыл бұрын

This is great, I am just about to build a deck / shed base on a very uneven concrete slab. Thanks Steve!

@Duci1989 Жыл бұрын

I have no nice place for a deck, but that was really therapeutic to watch. Some more garden projects would be nice!

@JoshWrightWoodworking 10 ай бұрын

Nice work man! coping around all those stones looks like a pain but it really elevated the look of the deck!

@fiercegirldesign1 Жыл бұрын

This turned out beautifully! I love how you scribed the boards to the bottom of the rock steps. Very cool.

@screamsofthedead Жыл бұрын

Nice call on trimming to the rocks. It looks really good!

@threesteaks Жыл бұрын

Great video! I really enjoyed seeing an outdoor project like this to mix it up. Thanks!

@ProdecksbrisbaneAu 7 ай бұрын

This project is not only fun and easy, but also functional and attractive. Thanks for sharing.

@leannelynch7869 Жыл бұрын

Great job Steve, thanks for sharing!

@moltomayer Жыл бұрын

This is really nicely done! Love the color and how the deck fits the stone edges!

@pobodyisnerfect Жыл бұрын

Always so satisfying to watch someone else do all of the work 😂 Thanks for another great video, Steve!

@detroitdiy Жыл бұрын

Great transformation Steve!

@shaerocco 9 ай бұрын

Incredible tutorial. So helpful and really informative. Gorgeous work ❤

@mountainapple5638 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Konzertheld Жыл бұрын

Wow that turned out really nice! Love what you did with the templates and the stones. I'll remember that technique.

@IAmKyleBrown Жыл бұрын

I love it! I find I have the most fun on projects when you have to get creative. Working around the stones is tedious, but it looks amazing and is so much more impressive than a straight line.

@SteveRamsey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle! It was pretty fun working on those curves!

@freedomofreligion3248 9 ай бұрын

Sean, 3D printer, helpful guy, what a rockstar!

@tree_carcass_mangler Жыл бұрын

Great project and video. Thanks for posting - thumbs up.

@luizesser Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Fathers' Day message. It was really inspiring.

@SteveRamsey Жыл бұрын

Thanks Luiz, I appreciate that.

@machine5464 8 ай бұрын

Looks great, really love the transition from the rocks to the deck.

@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын

Now that was fantastic work on making that deck Steve! Well done! 👍👍👏👏

@matthewward5849 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Steve.

@thetapper61 Жыл бұрын

One thing I learned from my Deck was, I wish I installed 3" wide strips of Shingle material on top of Joists before Decking. Less than 10 years, so much cracking on Joists allowed water in and got a lot of premature rot in pressure treated Joists. A lot easier to replace a rotted Deck board than a Joist. Next time. BTW Beautiful Deck.

@metatechhd Жыл бұрын

👍🌿💪 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.

@jeffsolomon6097 10 ай бұрын

That is freaking incredible. Very impressive, Steve!

@AlaskaWild Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Would love to see more builds like this!

@parkerazz4385 Жыл бұрын

The end product was absolutely fantastic!!

@70redcutlass Жыл бұрын

Love how it looks around the stone. The whole deck is great.

@garymiller5937 Жыл бұрын

Looks great Steve! I like it a lot. 😊😊

@ObsessiveAboutCats Жыл бұрын

Wow! Lots of effort but the final product looks AMAZING!

@jpeyton8451 10 ай бұрын

Been needing to do this for a while. Really needed this video. Thanks.

@petetumbarello9611 Жыл бұрын

That looks awesome, great job!

@paultitmuss Жыл бұрын

Woodworking ASMR! Love it! Despite being a long time follower, Steve, I don't comment very often, sorry, but I thought this was just lovely to watch. I have built a lot of your projects in the past including the children's chair, the sliding door wall cabinet and the toy chest. Some of those might show you how long I have been an avid follower of your channel. Anyway, I just thought I would say a massive, 'thank you' for taking the time to make and share your projects and other videos with us. Keep up the good work and I will look forward to the next videos that you produce 😃👍

@RenoFencingMan Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@patniemczyk8860 Жыл бұрын

Looks good Steve, nice job Sir!!!

@SeanBlader Жыл бұрын

That's super impressive with that cut edge around the rocks, NICE work!

@glencarolo2597 Жыл бұрын

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....

@epeiusgarage Жыл бұрын

Looks great! Love the template use around the rocks.

@robd4526 3 күн бұрын

as expected Fantastic work n look. you are very knowledgeable n a great teacher

@BronkBuilt Жыл бұрын

That looks great. Redwood is not super easy to get cost effectively in Georgia, but oh boy does it look great!

@annerimler Жыл бұрын

Wowza. Really nice. Looks great.

@johnspoentgen9489 Жыл бұрын

Looks Awesome Steve!

@acemanmccool Жыл бұрын

Great video I'd like to see more 'Real World' projects like this. Cheers

@eric98292 Жыл бұрын

Very creative solution. Looks great!

@adamonline45 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring, nicely done!

@umchoyka Жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike! I used a similar wood-to-stone transition for our lakeside deck to integrate it with the path up to the house. I didn't take the time to scribe the mating board though, I might have to go back and add that detail.

@propertystuff7221 Жыл бұрын

Wowzers! That looks amazing!

@sternentigerkatze Жыл бұрын

That deck looks really really good! It pulls the area together with its colour matching the house and the wooden side wall and the way you followed the stones' curves! :-)

@BriManeely Жыл бұрын

Super inspiring, Steve! Great job!

@TimSheets Жыл бұрын

Tedious....exactly what I was thinking! haha! Looks great, Steve!

@731Woodworks Жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks awesome. Great job Steve!

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

Hi jesus!

@andrealavigne7824 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's an impressive deck, Steve - great job! I love how you figured out the template system for working around the stone steps. I have never done anything quite like that - & as long as I live at our current house, don't see any need to. But it bears repeating - I'm impressed! Thank you for sharing your process. Loved Cobra's cameos, too. Hope you have a wonderful day! :)

@jeffstorey2917 Жыл бұрын

brilliant steve love the video and the work you put into it well done

@sbuzz5889 Жыл бұрын

nice looks much better i thought it wasnt that important but once done its great

@hacmia8708 3 ай бұрын

Simply "Wow!" Amazing work

@simpletonballsack Жыл бұрын

Looks great and will also be bouncy and fun!

@Dukefazon Жыл бұрын

Wow, it turned out really nice, looks pretty cool!

@f.demascio1857 Жыл бұрын

Great work and attention to detail.

@johnvodopija1743 Жыл бұрын

The project turned out perfectly. The finish really made the timber pop. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

@curiousmike1044 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That really looks good, Steve.

@EngineeringEssentials Жыл бұрын

It is fun building things! The final result was great!

@hsuja5200 11 ай бұрын

always inspiring ....my mentor for entering into the woodwork world

@yosemitebandit Жыл бұрын

looks fantastic!

@mryan3123 Жыл бұрын

Very nice result on the deck. Colour me impressed.

@stevedenisejohnson5778 9 ай бұрын

Really interesting. I learnt a lot. Great job Steve! 👍

@getlostwithjustinkris Жыл бұрын

That looks fantastic!! Great work!!

@robertlewisvideo Жыл бұрын

Awesome Deck Steve !!!!

@paulwaldrop Жыл бұрын

Looks great Steve.

@BraydenGaming Жыл бұрын

That turned out beautiful!!

@UpNorthHandyman Жыл бұрын

Lookin real nice, and the finish turned out beautiful.

@jlathem56 Жыл бұрын

Steve, that looks amazing!

@lmallard3788 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing!