Haha! Great to hear and thanks for letting me know Emer. Truly is a system that almost anyone can install.

or else use bags of paver base and tamp it, that way you when the ground moves later on you won't have unlevel spots and there won't be so much flex happening

"Yes"

Interesting. Never thought about that one. that would definitely stiffen it up but I feels very stable as is just FYI. Thanks o much for watching and the tip.

how many packs of the kit did you use?

Good points as I was thinking about placing around pool area. Guess it’s back to stones.

25 year warranty and you think it won't work? Seems like a lot for a product not expected to last... Even if it's similar, doesn't mean it's the same...

Funny???? My house in San Diego has that deck system. It’s been good since 2014 and going…….

He was paid, it’s was free or any other money thing. He doesn’t care if it will last.

I understand completely Steven but the decking really does feel sturdy. Only time will tell with how this project will hold up but if anything fails I assure you I will let my audience know. Thanks so much for watching and your support of the channel.

I thought the same thing. I was thinking it might help to pour gravel into the plastic trays before snapping on the treads.

@@havenxbmc that could work

You just saved me time and effort lol

Don't do that, just tapcon some pressure treated lumber to the concrete and then build your deck ontop of that, simpler, sturdier, cheaper, better and reputable.

Who wouldn't John?! haha! We can really jazz this thing up once I fill out the space :)

It was insanely easy to install. Love the look to. thanks so much for watching.

It might look a little bouncy up close on the camera but when you are walking on it, because the entire system interlocks with each other it really does feel solid. Thanks so much for watching.

Its bouncy because he needed to add a little layer of gravel to stabilize the ground...but as it clicks together it just make one big mat. It came out nice. I personally dont like that some critters make home under the board but that goes with anything in the yard right??😄

Making the space level is harder than digging shallow footers or even just removing select squares and using pavers as footers.

I'm sorry I was negative Nancy - I'm a subscriber - but I just think this is a total waste of money and effort.

I understand how you feel about the product Rick and appreciate your input. Just know that I turn down the vast majority of brand deals that are presented to me because I value the BYOT audience most of all. I will never take on a collaboration unless I see a value in it for you the audience member. I really did meet this company at a trade show and posted about this product, which received MILLIONS of views, which indicated that there was a large interest in a product like this. Not for everyone but I really do like how this system is designed and how easy it is to install. Thanks for watching in any case.

@@BYOTools No, thank YOU for the content, and I apologize for my tone. I should've been more thoughtful in my approach.

In the video I showed that I used a 2x4 to help Even out the soil but I also had a 6' level with me so I could account for the levelness when evening out everything. Doesn't have to be perfectly level. Just close and have an even grade is much more important.

@@BYOTools Cheers Brett for taking the time to reply. It is greatly appreciated and noted! I understood the levelling when you using this system on soil. But when on cement or tiles this is not possible with this system. Unless of course you relevel (slope etc) all. Which as you know is not cost effective especially when the slope is there for rain water etc. Basically my point is that i don't understand all these companies that produce systems such as these that don't include a basic adjustment system in the base plates or joints. Maybe my logic and rationale is too basic but i built my first deck in 2001, knowing nothing, for a bar i owned, so a huge amount of foot traffic and weight. It was on top of old roman stones in a street, turned pedestrian, so nothing could be fixed to the stones. It was 5m by 4m. It lasted 15 years with zero adjustments. As i was building it, all i was thinking that someone soon will design and patent base plates with adjustments to avoid all of the extra pieces of wood, screws, time etc The next deck i built, 10 years later, i discovered various models that tried to do it, but not with the quality. I am amazed that 2023 there is not a simlple, reenforced plastic base plate system for such a common product. Or maybe there is and I haven't seen it yet. I know that in the states you guys have a much wider range of products to us over here. Sorry for the incredibly long response. Apologies!! Hope you have a great day and please keep on sharing your great videos and your superb drone skills!!

I also live in the PNW and we do get wind storms with significant gusts from time to time. I’ve seen more substantial structures than this pergola get airborne so I would definitely anchor it. Would hate for such an attractive amenity to get trashed.

Been in the construction trade for 20 years Evan and one of the best things about my job is that I'm always taking on new and different endeavors because I never want to give my audience the same exact project twice. I take on many large projects every year and will continue to do so as long as I feel it is a benefit to my audience because that's the most important thing to me. Also, note that I have a 2 year old and a 5 month old right now and being able to take on smaller and simpler projects like this is a welcome relief since I can still get out weekly or bi-weekly videos on KZfaq but also be there for my family. Thanks for watching in any case.

Sorry Evan, but he is great. He takes the time to share. He doesn't have too. Just as you don't have to comment. Unless you have nothing to say positive or constructive then why add? Does it make you feel better? I just don't get this day and age, trump bolloxs stuff, that abuse is great!! How did we set the bar so low. Civility, respect and patience just seem to be actions that don't happen as much now. Take a breath, think, and ask yourself what value will my comment add? Otherwise have a nice day. and my apologies for hijacking a thread, i just get annoyed with keyboard comments that attack and criticise when people are only trying to help.

Great question Justin and they actually have a Step Clip installation system that is specifically designed for joists. Here is a link to product line info: www.barretteoutdoorliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/34116594_-DuraLife-StepClip-Instructions-11-22.pdf

If your asking if you can place the tiles right on a concrete slab the answer is YES as long as the slab is flat and stable. Thanks for asking and watching.

Better to just tapcon some wood into the slab and lay the boards across

Nothing other then they take a much longer time to install Matthew. I've built plenty of decks and will continue to use fasteners but for a ground level patio deck like this where it takes a fraction of the time to install is a perfect opportunity to use this Step Clip installation method. Thanks for watching and asking the question.

I thought about that, too. A single layer of brick or a thin gravel layer around it would keep the mower and edger away.

Thanks for watching as always Alain.

I'll ask them about that and see if that's true. Where you looking at the decking or pergola?

@@BYOTools the decking system, it would be the perfect solution for my situation

Think the same here in Az.

We'll see how it does with the pine needles over time. Pine needles aren't bad year round but right now they are everywhere haha. And its a perfect square because I laid the deck board out first to indicate the layout I liked best. Your stretching if you think I'm trying to fool my audience about dead grass only being in a perfect square but I get your confusion there haha. Thanks for watching.

What does “ankered” mean?

A Good Boy......... haha! He's a big mut. Did a dog DNA test and he's 7 different things. He looks a lot like a Rhodesian Ridgeback (without the ridge :)