Frame the Second Tier
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WHY THREE TIERS?!
What happens here
With the first tier framed, the crew moves on to construct the second tier. This lower deck section is typically built adjacent to and slightly below the first tier, often connecting with a step or a short set of stairs (the connections are not explicitly detailed in this time-lapse, but the sequential build implies it). The process mirrors the first tier: laying out the perimeter, setting posts/beams, and installing joists. More cutting with the miter saw is observed as joists are prepared for installation.
Goal: Construct the middle level of the deck frame.
Tools and materials
- Drill/Driver — Assembling the second tier frame
- Lumber — Building the main structure of the second deck tier
- Measuring Tape — Ensuring correct dimensions for the second tier
- Miter Saw DeWalt — Cutting lumber for the second tier's joists