Main Deck Frame Construction
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Not too shabby for a couple days of work!!
What happens here
With the ledger board in place and footings ready, the crew constructs the main frame of the deck. This involves setting up the primary perimeter beams (rim joists) and any necessary intermediate support beams, which rest on the previously prepared footings/posts. Workers are seen precisely cutting and fastening these large pieces of pressure-treated lumber, forming the rectangular or custom shape of the deck's base. This stage requires careful measurement and squaring to ensure the entire deck structure is stable and true.
Goal: Build the primary load-bearing framework of the deck
Tools and materials
- Circular Saw — Cutting beams to length and making precise cuts
- Framing Square — Checking squareness of corners
- Impact Driver — Fastening beams together with structural screws
- Level — Ensuring the entire frame is level
- Measuring Tape — Accurate measurements for cuts and placement
- Pressure-Treated Lumber — Constructing the primary load-bearing framework