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Install Decking

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What happens here

Once the deck frame is complete and inspected, it's time to install the decking boards. Choose your desired decking material (composite, PVC, or wood). Begin by laying the first board flush with the edge of the deck, ensuring it's straight. Use a chalk line to maintain straight rows. Depending on the material, fasten the boards with exterior-grade decking screws driven directly through the board into the joists, or use a hidden fastener system for a cleaner look. Ensure consistent spacing between boards for drainage and expansion. Cut boards to length with a miter saw or circular saw as you go, particularly around any posts or obstructions.

Goal: Cover the deck frame with chosen decking material.

Tools and materials

  • Chalk Line — Marking straight lines for board alignment and screw placement
  • Cordless Drill / Impact Driver Milwaukee — Driving decking screws
  • Measuring Tape — Measuring board lengths and spacing
  • Miter Saw — Cutting decking boards to length and around obstacles
  • Spacing Tools / Wedges — Ensuring consistent gaps between decking boards
  • Decking Boards Trex — Creating the deck surface
  • Exterior-Grade Decking Screws DeckMate — Fastening decking boards to joists

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What's going on everybody? We're here at a new project and we already got all the demo done. We're starting to build the new deck. We tore down what was here. It was old, dilapidated. Now, we're building something fresh, a lot more functional. We're extending [music] it a couple feet so we get two zones out of this. We're going to have couch sitting area. We're also going to have that bar area. So, a little bit more functionality. It's going to look a whole lot better and we're going to improve the flow [music]

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