How to Build a Deck, Part 4: Building a Deck Frame and Framing Your Deck

Part 4 of the How to Build a Deck video series teaches viewers how to construct their deck frame using wooden joists and other decking materials. Lowe's expert, Mike Kraft, gives viewers framing and construction tips to make building your deck frame easy. The other parts of this 6-part series can be found on iTunes or at http://www.Lowes.com/Videos

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[dragonnight812]

Did they ever say how big this deck is?

[Lowes]

@dragonnight812 In part #1 he uses a layout that says the deck is 16’ x 16’, although when you are building a deck you’ll have to design yours to meet your needs. 

[ballsniff13]

dude never use nails use screws

[pixelperu]

This is enjoyable! I think I have done something likethat without so much tools but -of course- to have evey tool makes things easiest!

Thanks for share

[telosfd]

Why you don't cover the beams with concrete cement to the level of the solid?

[gpwnedable]

@150grnballistictip There's this thing called the pause button.

[scumal]

@150grnballistictip hahaha

[150grnballistictip]

Blah, blah, blah, and that's how it's done...slow down assholes.

[ligyro]

screws break when twisted and bent. nails will just bend. always use nails for this kind of thing.

[grig24x]

@ballsniff13 nails are stainless steel 

[HankCopeland]

I like to use ring-shank nails, that resist backing out. Of course, a screw here and there is nice. With the bendability and cheapness and ease of driving nails, plus a few screws for a tight hold, you can't go wrong. Keep in mind that if you plan on expanding the deck in a year or two when you can save the money, use screws only: Much easier to disassemble one end for expansion if you used screws.

[99cacahuate]

use makita impact drivers....