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Install Deck Joists

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How to Build a Simple Deck

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What happens here

After the main deck frame is built, interior joists are installed perpendicular to the ledger board, spanning to the outer rim joist. These joists are spaced at 16 inches on center, a standard distance for deck construction, to provide adequate support for the decking material. Each joist is secured to the ledger board and rim joists using joist hangers and specialized screws. Once the interior joists are in place, the creator expresses satisfaction with the progress, noting the frame's level and sturdy construction.

Goal: Install interior joists to create the subframe for the deck surface.

Tools and materials

  • Impact Driver Ryobi — Driving screws for joist hangers
  • Joist Hangers Simpson Strong-Tie — Connecting joists to the ledger board and rim joists
  • Measuring Tape — Measuring joist spacing
  • Pressure-Treated 2x8 Lumber — Interior joists
  • Screws/Nails for Joist Hangers — Securing joist hangers

What they say

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won't move and because it's not supporting the amp there it's not going to move and then I'll have time I'll climb into the attic and I'll block it off against the rafters as well so it doesn't wobble on [Music] us H close but there's a supporting beam right here running across so we need to move it 3/4 in that way and I'll have to conceal that when I block this thing off but so far so far so [Music] good I'm a little concerned that it's on the outside of this thing uh I'll have to level it secure it and I think we'll be able to move on

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