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Lift and Position the Rim Joist

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Hm, why would we frame like this? 🤔

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What happens here

Begin by working with at least two or three people to safely lift the long, heavy wooden rim joist. Position one worker on each end of the joist. Coordinate the lift, typically with a verbal countdown, to ensure the beam is lifted smoothly and simultaneously. Carefully move the beam into its designated position within the pre-constructed deck frame. In this specific scenario, the frame is set up for a free-standing deck, meaning the main beam is intentionally placed approximately 2 feet away from the house foundation.

Goal: Safely place the rim joist onto the deck frame supports

Tools and materials

  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from debris during construction
  • Work Gloves — Protecting hands while handling wood
  • Wooden Rim Joist Prowood — Forming the outer perimeter of the deck frame

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[screaming] [groaning] >> Why we doing it like this? Doesn't make any sense, right? Well, this is a free standing deck. You can see we have the beam 2 ft away from the house because we're up against the foundation. We do it like this so we can get some nails

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