How to Build a Deck In About Five Minutes

[lanceehansen]

are those windows for bedrooms?

if so you are breaking some fire codes and your insurance might not cover you

[LifesEyesFilms]

@lanceehansen NO! The windows are just for the basement. Not living space, plus there are three other exits from the room. Clean and fine.

[lanceehansen]

@LifesEyesFilms Not a living space?? why not ? game room, home theater, somthing..

[TheVisforvanessa]

Great video! I know nothing of building except delegating projects to my husband... You've inspired me to ask him for a deck! ;)

[Borishal]

Loads of good tips from this one.  Thanks.

[jrv3321]

is that hand rail legal were you live looks a little chintzy

[alibabasing]

Very nice job, cool video also

[abob52]

Dude awesome!

[evildeadmitch]

3:35 ROFL but a little scary too.

[PrivateIsland656]

SWEET - I am no builder but you look like you know your shit - I would hire you in a second.

[eyem1]

Nice work. I wasn't sure about blocking the window at first, but since it isn't being used I can see the benefit of leaving it in place. Although it lends itself to being able to keep an eye if you hear something, it is an access point to the house that is pretty much out of sight. Nonetheless, I enjoyed watching and thanks for sharing.

[Motivado43]

Awesome video, you're a really smart dude!

[SkateX4XLife714]

awesome idea you had

[liveartmod]

very entertaining video - great work

[liveartmod]

very entertaining video - great work

[MrMatthewgross]

I have also seen a system that attaches to the bottom of the joists and diverts water into a drain to keep every thing dry...The job looks great and by the way many professionals break decking on every other joist as do I.There really isn't a stagger pattern for deck boards that is visually superioir unless your trying to create some kind of fancy design.keep up the good work!

[tepanec]

deck or shed_?

[Finlayenzo]

@tepanec both :)

[baseballgrader]

good job and did it alone. dont mind the lock guy

[bruno2260]

Breaking every other deck board on the same joist is a definite home owner move and looks like total ass, like the T1-11 @ 5:30...oops!

And you killed the natural light & ventilation in that room by closing in the two windows, not to mention the awesome view you got now (no permit).

-Why didn't you just build a shed? Your stuff is still going to get wet under the deck.

And under the deck was your only shade to sit in.

1-Tear it off, pour concrete & put a picnic table under it. 2-Build a shed!

[LifesEyesFilms]

I used double joists on the decking joints and I think it looks fine, so no worries. I wanted storage attached to the house for security reasons. There are too many jerk-offs out there who think they are snot slick lock picks who would gladly swipe everything you own. This way the storage area is wired right into the home security system. I used corrugated fiberglass in the ceiling (not shown), to keep the rain off of everything, and the windows were never used anyway.

Thanks for watching.

[abob52]

@bruno2260

you're a small dick aren't you jesus it's not your damn project so shut the hell up

[bruno2260]

@abob52 Name calling really? That, and your inability to write a comprehensible sentence shows you have a substandard intelligence level. So I don't think I'll be taking any advice from you, but thanks for trying.

[coechees]

it must stink in their when it rains

[coechees]

what happens when it rains nice work not

[PreppyPoser1]

The irony of "5 Minutes"

[ellonysman]

does the post sit on top of the concrete footings or actually right down inside of it? I was going to put rocks in first then pour concrete in to fill it up...good or not good idea?

[LifesEyesFilms]

@ellonysman The post does sit on top of the concrete footing, however, there is a plastic or metal spacer that goes between the two, to allow drainage to keep the wood from rotting. It usually screws to the bottom of the post, and there is a pre-drilled hole to allow the rebar (previously poured into the footing) to pass through.

You want to avoid pouring concrete around posts for decks. It's fine and necessary for fences.

[matthalllars]

Looks like you could of used a hand! Great stuff.

[PATETING]

wow!!!



[The1stPoster]

fastest builder on earth?! :O

[ABCKILL]

nice job

[EnzoElite]

Wow what a great job! I know it was already over 2 years ago but still, that is an excellent example of using the space you have. I live in Chicago so I can really appreciate that. Nice deck and shed!

[aintel]

Pause at 0:17:50 (just before 0:18). Might take a few tries. Sneaky sneaky.

[chrisduncan007]

I really hope you get paid by the job and not by the hour! Lovely job though.

[RepublicanDumbAss]

Amazing work!

[UltimateSinX]

I like the storage space under the deck. Nice work

[AgentJonez]

whats going on man, great job rebuilding the existing deck and throwing the combo storage on the bottom. im going to attempt a little deck in my free time and had a question, what is the best tool for cutting into a railroad tie?

[LifesEyesFilms]

AgentJonez: The best thing that I've found for cutting railroad ties , believe it or not, is a good 'ole circular saw with a rough cut blade on it. You have to cut it on all four sides, and then cut through the center with a reciprocating saw, also with rough cut blade. It may sound like a lot of work, but trust me, any other method takes even longer, eats up every kind of blade you can think of, or won't give you nearly as clean or straight of a cut. Even chain saws have let me down.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you for recognizing the efforts! And thanks for watching!

[ekoboss]

good job on the deck im planing to do the same.

does your deck leek down into the storage or do you have some kind of protection?

[LifesEyesFilms]

A slightly angled sub-floor/roof will do the trick. I would suggest something cheap and light and easy to work with like corrugated fiberglass on a 2"x2" frame.

Good luck with your project. Thanks for checking out the video!

[MrHappyfood]

thanks for sharing!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Well thank you for watching!

[ForgottenSoul700]

Hard labor in this video; hard labor putting this together

[LifesEyesFilms]

Hey thanks for noticing! And thanks for watching!

[SaltPower]

Hooley dooley ! Great!!! You are such a speedy worker. nice job

[LifesEyesFilms]

Ha! Thanks. Glad you liked it!

[OTubeYourself]

Excellent vid and construction. Both very well put together!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you!

[dayuyuda]

grt vid! noticed that if the water will still leak thru the stair or or waterproofing been done?

[LifesEyesFilms]

Was done long after filming.

Thanks for watching!

[911truthseekers]

Damn, that was SOOO AWESOME! Great work!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thanks man! Thanks for watching!

[LiLDLeilani]

Usually in how to's theres some sort of instruction! i have no clue whats going on its making me dizzy a little! if you used all that film and battery you should have let it play slower so we can see..idk something. like the music tho

[LifesEyesFilms]

It's time lapse. The slowest setting that I have is for the camera to take a picture once every thirty seconds. So I guess, I actually am moving pretty quick. As for the instruction, I am a visual person. I can read about something, or someone can tell me, and I may not grasp much of it, but once I actually see it done, I can typically repeat what I've seen.  Anyway, thank you for watching, and thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the music! Caesar Kellogg is incredible!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you!

[kc7fys]

Gentlemen, this video is awesome! Excellent camera transitions that probably were a hassle to make. Also, the project itself. What an inspiration.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you very much! Great comment!

[PGmonsterAM]

Absolutely awesome, used every bit of your space. Thank You

[LifesEyesFilms]

I've always thought that under-deck space was wasted space. Now I have room in my garage!

Thanks for watching!

[kensei85]

Looks like it took longer than 5 minutes....

[LifesEyesFilms]

Well... Okay, 5 minutes and 26 seconds...

Actually about four months in my free time and weekends.

Thanks for watching!

[jerryc1974]

nice job....pretty neat to see that kinda of stuff built....gave me some good ideas,thanks!

[LifesEyesFilms]

I have always thought that an open area under a deck is wasted space. I think this is a fair solution.

Thanks for taking the time to check it out!

[sisbop]

Love the video and music. I want a cd but I'm not sure how to access YouTube messenger service. I'm new to this.

Please Help.

[UnderstandingCuresMe]

That came out very nice man. Looks great! Great job!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thanks!

[ed0985587]

nice job! looks great!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Hey thanks!

[junk0401]

The underneath is obviously built for storage. Did you do anything to keep the water from coming through the deck to the underneath?

[LifesEyesFilms]

Yes, it was all installed after the video was made. Just simple corrugated fiberglass set at an angle with a gutter system that drains out the side. You can see the black corrugated drain tile sticking up out of the ground (between the steps and doors) where the gutters ultimately drain into.

Thanks for watching!

[jimitenkiller]

i wish i could work that fast

[LifesEyesFilms]

Me too!

[tyriasmostwanted]

the ultimate honey-do project.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Yeah, she was pretty relieved once the dust settled.

Thanks for watching!

[schecter5strg]

Man those guys done a great job! That's very nice!!! 2THUMBSUP!!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Wow! Thank you!

[ph0neman]

Very nice work, thanks for sharing.

How did you control the water draining through the deck from rain or snow depending on where you live?

[LifesEyesFilms]

It was fairly dry during construction. An interior angled roof and gutter system was installed after the video was made to keep the inside dry.

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[joelaery]

Awesome :-) and I really enjoyed the music. I liked the description section too.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you. I often wonder who many people read the video descriptions. For me, there is so much information that just can't easily be worked into the actual video.

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[EvgenyF86]

i mean 'doing really good job!'

[EvgenyF86]

how much for this job?

[LifesEyesFilms]

I think I spent like $2200.00 total. Since I provided the labor, that part was free, ha!

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[EvgenyF86]

hey! doing really good job? where are you located?

[sasukekun123]

Was this done in one dayy???

[LifesEyesFilms]

Oh heck no, more like six months when ever I time to put in to it.

Thanks for watching!

[Bgrazier]

all done in 1 day, very nice

[LifesEyesFilms]

Hardly, this was more of a six month "in my spare time" project.

Thanks for checking it out!

[kcslim]

pretty useless

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thanks.

[SmallDee08]

that was awesome! thanks!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Oh no, thank you!

[mykulc]

F-in A, that was cool.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Time lapse is always fun.

Thanks for checking it out!

[bubbabrand]

well i enjoyed this very much. ive been watching some of your vids since woodcreek linked you. i like what im seeing so im gonna sub. this one is of particular interest to me cause ive also been playing around with timelapse. "Over five thousand pictures, shot once every thirty seconds for the duration of the project make up this video." how do you do that; is someone standing there clicking away? or is there a cam that has a special setting; and what is that setting called? thanks

[LifesEyesFilms]

Actually, this camera has the timer built into it, so I believe it's just an electronic actuator, no moving parts. The camera is a Nikon CoolPix 8700. Only a handful of consumer grade "point and capture" digital cameras have the "time lapse" feature, but they are out there. At least that's what it's called on my camera. I've had a blast with it, as you can see!

Hope this was helpful, thanks for taking the time to watch!

[demondy]

its nice to see a no expense spared professonal and quality job performed as a tradesman myself

[LifesEyesFilms]

Well thank you very much!

Thanks for watching too!

[144eddy]

Very entertaining.  Would love to see more home/building projects in video.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Well stay tuned, we're building an entire house!

Thanks for watching!

[roxxfogg]

way too many flat note in the vocals!! way too many!!!!!!

[LifesEyesFilms]

It's really part of his style. I think it adds to the haunting feel of the music.

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[Flowmaster]

where can I find the "Caesar Kellogg" Cd or more music?!?!?!??!?! please message me

[Halcyonwanderer]

You're just as much an artist as your friend. It takes great skill and practicality to do something like this on your own. Great job, man.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you. I really do appreciate that. Very nice comment.

Thank you for watching!

[FenceTraders]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Excellent work and thanks for putting this together!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Wow! Thanks! I'm really glad you liked it!

[ggripper]

Most impressive! How long did it take to complete? How many workers? I can't wait to show my husband this video!

[LifesEyesFilms]

The whole thing took about four months working on the project in my spare time. I did it all by myself with a little bit of help from my wife. I hope your husband enjoys the video. Thank you very much for watching, and for the great comment!

[mixmaster82]

wow!! holy shit thats some really good work man, especially doing it all by yourself. great job im sure the wife/girlfriend is glad to have you so you can fix more things around the house huh

[LifesEyesFilms]

If only I could master laundry!

Thanks man, I'm really glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[jeffmaglio]

This is a great video me and my buddy Mark Tahiliani loved it!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thanks for the great comment! Tell your buddy Mark Tahiliani that we appreciate both of you taking the time to watch!

[greypalomino]

great job! love that you used the space under the deck. so many people pass up that space!

[LifesEyesFilms]

I totally agree! Completely overlooked storage space. Perfect for all of that lawn and garden furniture and yard work equipment. Thanks for checking it out!

[garvinccory]

Very nice. I really appreciate great quality looking house work.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the great comment!

[desipenny]

One of the best videos I've seen

[LifesEyesFilms]

Um...Wow! Thank you very much. I'm really glad that you liked it. Thank you very much for the very kind comment.

[Logiclessly]

A one man construction crew. Nice work. I'm curious...where did you train? Under a parent/father or Union apprentice program? Either way nice clean professional work.

(I'm guessing your non-union.)

[LifesEyesFilms]

No, just a self taught, non-union, do-it-yourselfer, who was lucky enough to have the free time to get this project done.

Thank you for watching, and thanks for the great comment!

[dustee20]

wow cool

[LifesEyesFilms]

Very glad you liked it!

[Free92470]

great job im next

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you! But um, you may have to wait in line...sorry!

Thanks for watching!

[pezzza16]

briliant m8 :)

wat drill u use??

dewalt 18v combi drill?

[LifesEyesFilms]

That's the one. I don't know why, but I've always liked the DeWalt line.

Thanks for watching!

[pezzza16]

there a bludy good make and ive never had a problem with them :)

[LifesEyesFilms]

That must be it. I agree wholly.

[icandy6298]

That was awesome. Man you are super fast!!!! I wish you were in my area, I need someone that knows what they are doing!!

[CHOWDUZ]

semper fi brother.. your videos are sick.. keep them coming

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you, and roger that.

Semper Fi!

[DeAnEr247]

wow, that turned out looking great.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Hey thanks!

[Pabelseth]

Nice work on the deck and storage area.A great video too. Keep it up!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you very much! And thank you for subscribing too!!!

[Pabelseth]

wow you've responded to every single comment on this video, im guessing its the same with your other videos. Now that's viewer appreciation.

[LifesEyesFilms]

I really enjoy making videos, but when someone appreciates what goes into it, I am very grateful!

[LifesEyesFilms]

I'm really glad that you like the video!

Your enthusiasm is great, it is nice to see that you are excited! Enjoy your YouTube experience!

[exposethenwo2012]

Excellent video and skills, i use to build decking for a living here in Belfast, Northern Ireland. And i'd just like to say well done love the way you done the deck a two tone style, very well all through. Thanks for adding this video.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Great comment, and compliment from A PROFESSIONAL??? WOW! Thank you for taking the time to watch, and comment. Thanks indeed!

[KY4Obama2008]

Wow. Great job.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you!

[bqjbqj]

nice job you got talent

[LifesEyesFilms]

Aw shucks, it's really no big deal!

Thanks for stopping by!

[ChunkyCharcoal]

Well done on an original video. Good job too! All the way from Australia, I loved it. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Wow, you're quite welcome. Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and for leaving such a wonderful comment!

[SenseiStrange]

that was really interesting

[LifesEyesFilms]

It was fun to do. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[lVlaplejuice]

words taken out of my mouth.

[coryjames0]

awsome job wanna do a job in canada ontario?

[LifesEyesFilms]

Ha ha! I'd love to see Canada. Does the job pay well???

Thanks for watching!

[incapower]

Looks great! u guys r fantastic. Just wondering how much would cost to build this nice deck?

[LifesEyesFilms]

I think final cost was under $2,500 U.S.

Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching!

[deborahmcneely]

So professional,truly stylin'. Thanks Auntie Deb

[LifesEyesFilms]

Why thank you!

[commercial09]

WOW HELL OF A JOB, looks great

[LifesEyesFilms]

Cool!  Thank you very much!

[yakdung]

Simply Awsome!

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you!

[CasualDaveDotCom]

A lot of hard work so I was expecting a boat and motorcycle to go in there for the hard play :)

[LifesEyesFilms]

Ahh, maybe someday! Thanks for checking it out!

[edved13]

awesome job, love the idea for the shed underneath it.

[LifesEyesFilms]

It has really come in handy. One can never have too much storage space!

Thanks for dropping by to watch!

[Rspringscabin]

I love it

[LifesEyesFilms]

I'm very glad that you do!

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[dirtbikerluke]

wow thats a awsome jjob you did. Really im a carpenter and thats impresive. Did you do that all by your self or did you have help with that cause that looks like a big project.

[LifesEyesFilms]

I had a little bit of help with excavating and leveling the soil under the enclosure. My girlfriend was a real champ with the shovel. Bless her heart, she's a real sport. But other than that, it was all me!

Thanks for the compliments, and thanks for watchng!

[CampfireInACan]

Cool Love the video.

[LifesEyesFilms]

Thank you, and thanks for taking the time to check it out!

[Paddystani2]

I wish I could move as fast as you, I need to build a deck, 5 mins would be great as I don't have much spare time :-)

Great job

[LifesEyesFilms]

Eagh, it's all smoke and mirrors. It really took almost four months of working on it when ever I could.

Thanks for checking it out!