How to Build a Pool Deck in 2018 #1 Starting the Framework

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In this video i will show you how to frame in a pool deck with treated lumber. This is part one and goes into detail from digging the holes to assembling the outside frame keeping it 1" under the pool cap. I show you how to notch a 4x4 post and how to to use a joist deck tie as an alternative way inplace of notching the posts.

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@marcweber2509 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thanks Craig. I'm not a carpenter. Im an old telephone man. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain things so a dummy like me can understand.

@AKGirthQuake 6 жыл бұрын

Looking great, keep up the great content sir

@dfwfence 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, love the aerial views.

@Abovegroundpoolbuilder 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! keep up the great videos on above ground pool decks!

@fearlessturtle5098 6 жыл бұрын

Great as always

@LilBat718 5 ай бұрын

Love how easy u guys make it look lol

@rcoplien 9 ай бұрын

Nice work. I'm looking at doing the same thing but I think I want to put the deck above the pool rail as most pool rails aren't really load bearing for people to just step on every time they get in the pool. Keeping enough room for the winter pool cover access though makes scense.

@joncrosby8988 6 жыл бұрын

Good work! I asked on an older, similar project :what accommodations are made for maintenance? I buried an AGP , and still working on Deck.

@Kreativ_ik 22 күн бұрын

2024 Thanks for the help & tips.

@arcacarpintaria 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations,beatful work

@mikez4132 2 жыл бұрын

We need more vids Craig! Hope all is well.

@battsyhikes2944 4 жыл бұрын

Craig - in the event I have to install a new liner, is it still possible to remove the pool caps with the decking so close to the pool? My pool appears to be the same as in your video, and the screws that hold the pool support caps are under the rim.

@tonyrollin402 6 жыл бұрын

Hi hows things going on your end well sence you never got back to me about building the deck for me I started on it myself lol one question you did use all 4x4 post right?

@nicoletracy8397 6 жыл бұрын

One more question. Did you say you used a 2x8 band against the existing deck, but then 2x10 on the back? Why the difference?

@adamrussell4587 2 жыл бұрын

I love the video but I'm finding it tough to get the marks for the outer footings square. Do you have any advice?

@cgolden2640 4 жыл бұрын

Cool project, looks like good work. You might have said it and I missed it, but I was wondering why you use only dirt around the 4x4s after setting them onto the footers vs using concrete? Is the dirt sufficient to hold it in place since you made the footer? I would assume concrete around the posts would be better, but I could be way wrong about that. Just curious seems like a cheaper and better alternative if concrete cost can be saved.

@letfreedomring43 2 жыл бұрын

That's my question also. Why pour the concrete and let it set with no post in it?

@torihudson6087 4 жыл бұрын

This is almost exactly what our pool deck needs to look like. Our existing deck is about 6 feet off the ground. My husband doesn’t want to deal with it nor hire someone so I’m turning to you tube, and you, to learn how to do it myself. Did I mention I’m a hairstylist and have ZERO experience in building ANYTHING. Seems easy enough....I’m sure I’ll do fine. 😂 🥴

@Deckbuilding 4 жыл бұрын

Wood is just as easy as cutting hair, keep sharp blades on your tools.

@chipsammich2078 4 жыл бұрын

@@Deckbuilding Well except hair grows back

@drewjohnson3592 Жыл бұрын

Whats the recommended span between 6×6 posts with 2×12 skirt

@michaelraduazzo6146 4 ай бұрын

Quick question. I noticed you don't fill the holes with concrete. Does code allow for this or do I have to fill the hole?

@renrawg 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! In you 1st video, way back when, you say in your plans that it's for a 24' pool. But in a comment to someone, you said it was a 27' pool. If it is a 24' pool, how would I modify for a 27' pool?

@Deckbuilding 4 жыл бұрын

You can use the same plan for a 24ft or 27ft. the only measurement that may change slightly would be one side band going back to the pool.

@code3responsevideos872 5 жыл бұрын

I am building a similar but smaller pool deck only. No tie on to existing. Could I use a 2x8 band and a 2x6 joists? I think using 2x8 all the way around is overkill

@urcookin 5 жыл бұрын

Jordan Mamrak 2x8 for all decks is the minimum for the joists

@frankobertoline2802 Жыл бұрын

Con toda esa maquinaria… Fácil xd 🙄🤪

@honeybadger4198 4 ай бұрын

any issues with rot on the 4x4 post in the ground?

@P-Dawg-01 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig! Love your videos and your work! Looking to take on my pool deck project myself. I have a few questions but my first one is did you use that post hole digger/Bobcat to dig the holes right next to the pool also? That is really close so I didn't know if you dug those with a manual post hole digger.

@sarahbuckholdt6578 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same question.

@urcookin 5 жыл бұрын

P-Dawg I used a one man post hole auger that was 8” wide, he used a 12” my bobcat auger couldn’t get next to the pool but the one man had no trouble

@danielharrison8115 4 жыл бұрын

Hey CraigI've never installed posts on top of cured concrete footings before.Do you find that the deck is still just as solid as incasing the posts into concrete?

@chipsammich2078 4 жыл бұрын

Thats how post frame Buildings (Pole Barns) are built

@MotoSan1ty 2 жыл бұрын

what brand or what kind of ladders are those sir? thanks

@sangameshbuddhiraju 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Great details! Would attaching the new deck to the existing deck be considered attaching the new deck to a dwelling?

@my11badkids78 4 жыл бұрын

Dude was ready for Corona 2 years ago

@dancover3624 2 жыл бұрын

What size is a deck 20 by 10 12 14 16 you never told us

@bshiftfencing 5 жыл бұрын

Quick question about the 4x4 posts you used. What species and grade are these?

@jefferyholland 5 жыл бұрын

Ground contact treated post.

@paulpainter3391 Жыл бұрын

Question why not notch the back and side post

@robertdonahue5919 Ай бұрын

How far away from pool legs should post be?

@numerousactuary6640 Жыл бұрын

Why not cement the supports in as well as cementing beforehand?

@2bamrs 6 жыл бұрын

is there a difference between not putting posts in wet cement? Does it make it a floating deck or a non permanent structure is there some kind of reason for that? I've seen a lot of people not cement deck posts but just don't know what the reasoning for it is? if you could queue in and let me know I am just super curious. Please and Thanks, your video is awesome! Anyway you could list what supplies you used in the description?

@Deckbuilding 6 жыл бұрын

On a deck or other pole structure you should always dig below the frost line and pour a concrete footing in the bottom of the hole. the posts set on top and the hole is back filled with the dirt removed earlier. If you backfill the post with concrete from below the frost line to the top it could grab the post above the frost line and move it up and down in a winter freeze. As for the the posts being sturdy, the frame ties all the posts together to keep the structure from moving side to side.

@2bamrs 6 жыл бұрын

Okay, that is something I didn't consider. I live in Idaho so I do have to worry about hard winters, I am definently going to be using your method. One more question for you here Craig! What did your material cost look like when you built this project? I am using the lowes deck builder and its building it a little different than I want it too. Its estimating about $4000.00 (all redwood) does that sound right or a little high?

@duck_the_builder 6 жыл бұрын

Craig Heffernan how much concrete did you use in your holes? Depth of concrete.

@REVerbtalk 5 жыл бұрын

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@boriszuzek8101 4 жыл бұрын

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@kayslifeee1 2 жыл бұрын

What was the total cost for this ?

@homes24 6 жыл бұрын

Why not just use a palm nailer?

@alvinhartman360 2 жыл бұрын

Where do I get materials

@dmo6015 3 ай бұрын

Hello. I am building my deck this weekend and it's going to be alot like this.. however my existing deck is lower than my pool unlike this video. I'm having trouble figuring out how to attack this..any ideas for me????

@Deckbuilding 3 ай бұрын

I built a deck that has a lower level then an upper level to go to the pool kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9-fhZWrqraRnp8.htmlsi=KrmfR63AjyECyPLT

@se7en535 6 жыл бұрын

I here you say it in the video, but I still don't understand what do if my pool is not level? How can I still build the deck and it look someone correct around the pool?

@kylewagner6607 6 жыл бұрын

Level your pool

@BenMarvin 4 жыл бұрын

4:32

@ffjsb 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely abhor using nails. I strictly use construction lags, they don't rust like nails, and have better shear strength and holding power.

@Deckbuilding 4 жыл бұрын

So no nails while framing a deck, just all construction lags? I'd love to see that video. And you are wrong about the nails shear strength and rusting. The nails used in this video are exterior ACQ and are approved to use with treated lumber.

@freebird1963 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't understand why so many nails. I thought to many nails weakens the wood.

@djcrawford2604 4 жыл бұрын

is it possible to get a supplies list?

@Deckbuilding 4 жыл бұрын

craigheffernan.com under plans

@xXxCommandoPannuxXx 6 жыл бұрын

why not just put the posts in the wet cement ?

@williammitchell8247 6 жыл бұрын

He did not put any rock in the bottom. The problem with putting a post, even if it is treated, directly in the concrete is that it will wick moisture from the ground. If you were to put a few inches of drainage rock in the bottom you could put it directly in the concrete and would not have to worry about water. It is also a good idea to wrap the post where it meets the soil unless it is treated lumber that is meant to be in contact with the earth.

@evaakhtar 5 жыл бұрын

Oh......................

@xpert1111 3 жыл бұрын

@@williammitchell8247 posts will still wick up water sitting on top of footer.

@djjmc 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone ever see a lag bolt shear off?

@chipsammich2078 4 жыл бұрын

Not but I've see the hole expand and them get loose.

@anyiahmarkray696 4 жыл бұрын

Anybody here in 2020

@unboxedtravels 2 жыл бұрын

Here in 2021 ;-)

@jossa90 4 жыл бұрын

Why are you using nails instead of screws? Is there a good reason for this? I personally find it annoying when people use nails, and I have to fix something.

@Deckbuilding 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, build it the way you see it in the video. For example, it will be way more annoying when the deck caves in because you used screws where nails should go. Screws are not meant to used for sheer strength when a nail is.

@paulpainter3391 4 ай бұрын

Same reason you don't use screws to frame a house, all structures settle move a lil screws will snap nails wont

@thechardestyiv 5 жыл бұрын

Can anyone answer why the 4 x 4s are not concreted in

@jefferyholland 5 жыл бұрын

They wont float away. You only need to make sure they dont sink.

@armydad1440 4 жыл бұрын

I understand they won’t float away but why not just sink them in concrete any way that way I know they won’t move out of plum

@chipsammich2078 4 жыл бұрын

@@armydad1440 they'll rot if incased in comcrete.. Post frame/ pole barns are built without the post in concrete, telephone poles aren't put in concrete some are over 100 years old.

@krolis61 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched alot of these videos, no every says how from the pool to put the 4x4?

@jonmiller1328 4 жыл бұрын

The plans on his website state "minimum 1 inch" from pool"

@Brittbelle96 4 жыл бұрын

Another way....If you use a beam, your joists can cantilever over the beam depending on the type of wood and size of joist. My city allows for up to 24 inches so for instance, you could put your posts about 18 inches away from the pool. Place your double 2x10 beams on top of them and then let your 2x8 or 2x10 joists cantilever to match up to the pool edge. You will need to also add blocking inbetween the joists.