Gather Materials and Prepare Site
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If you are going to frame it, make sure its prowood 😎
What happens here
The video begins by highlighting a stack of lumber and a 'Pro Wood' sticker, indicating that pressure-treated wood is being used for the deck. Before commencing construction, ensure all necessary pressure-treated lumber (including support beams, floor joists, and rim joists) is acquired. Additionally, the ground where the deck will be built needs to be cleared, leveled, and prepared to accommodate the deck's foundation, such as concrete piers or posts.
Goal: Acquire necessary lumber and prepare the construction area.
Tools and materials
- Marking pencil Unspecified — Marking cut lines on lumber for precise cuts
- Measuring tape Unspecified — Measuring lumber for accurate cuts and laying out the deck dimensions
- Pressure-treated lumber Pro Wood — Building the deck frame, including beams, joists, and rim joists
- Shovel Unspecified — Clearing and leveling the ground for the deck foundation