Install Deck Frame Blocking
0:10
0:49
21.5K views
At 0:10 in
No deck is complete without a SKIRT!
What happens here
Small wooden blocks are hammered into place between the existing deck joists, specifically at the ends or points where the vertical skirting supports will be attached. These blocks serve as crucial nailing or screwing surfaces, providing robust attachment points for the skirting framework to the main deck structure. A hammer is used to secure these blocks.
Goal: Create secure attachment points for the skirting framework.
Tools and materials
- Hammer — Driving nails to secure the blocking or tapping blocks into place
- Measuring Tape — Measuring the exact length needed for each blocking piece
- Exterior-grade Nails — Fastening the blocking securely to the deck joists
- Scrap Lumber — Creating the blocking pieces to fit between joists