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Trimming Joist Overhangs

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What happens here

After the joists are installed, measure out the desired deck length and use a chalk line to mark the overhang. Use a speed square to snap the line and mark precisely before cutting. The presenter then cuts the joist tails to the marked line using a circular saw, ensuring a clean and even edge. Finally, nail the rim joist to the ends of the cut joists, completing the perimeter of the deck frame.

Goal: Create a clean and even perimeter for the deck frame.

Tools and materials

  • Chalk Line — Marking the cut line for joist tails
  • Circular Saw Makita — Cutting joist tails
  • Nail Gun — Nailing the rim joist
  • Rim Joist — Framing the outer edge of the deck
  • Speed Square — Ensuring square marks for cutting
  • Tape Measure — Measuring deck length and overhang

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five. Copy your ledger layout onto your beam. If you have no blocking, it can cause twisting and deflection. When you add blocking, now if we try to twist, the other joist add rigidity. Measure out your deck length and chalk line your overhang. Snap, then mark, and cut your tails. Nail your rim [snorts] joist. Tape your ledger. Install cap flashing. Fold down the house wrap and tuck your house wrap under. And this piece under. Now any rain water that hits this and can drip down. Install your post

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