I Built the World’s Strongest DIY Deck - Part 2

Описание: Permit-Free DIY Deck Build - Part 2

Building a Permit-Free Mountain Deck — Trex Decking, Fascia Corners, Blocking, Hidden Fasteners & Custom Welded Post Sleeves

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In this episode, we jump into Part 2 of the permit-free deck build series in the Rocky Mountains. Today you’ll see decking, blocking, joist tape, picture framing, finishing fascia corners, hidden fasteners, and fabricating custom steel post sleeves over 6x6 posts. This one’s a mix of precision carpentry, DIY mistakes, problem-solving, and some beginner-level welding.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE IN THIS VIDEO:

• Quick recap of Part 1 and where the build left off
• Installing blocking between joists for a stiffer deck
• Adding joist tape for longevity
• Fascia board corner-wrap attempts (fails and wins)
• Heat-forming Trex fascia for custom corner pieces
• Picture-framing the deck for a clean finish
• Hidden fasteners & detail cuts around posts
• Cutting and welding 7x7 steel post sleeves for 6x6 posts
• How post-sleeve spacers work & why they matter
• Time-lapse decking install
• Lessons learned + teaser for Part 3

CHAPTERS
00:01 – Last Week’s Recap
01:06 – Welcome Back & Today’s Plan
01:29 – Work Trailer & Tools
01:36 – Coil Nailer Overview
01:57 – Shop Dog Cameo
02:07 – Installing Blocking Between Joists
02:28 – Chalk Line & Blocking Install
03:00 – Applying Joist Tape
03:58 – Corner Wrap Fascia Attempt #1
04:56 – Cutting Fascia at 45°
05:46 – Heat Gun + Second Attempt
06:57 – Final Fascia Wrap Attempt
07:07 – Installing Fascia Board (Vertical Adhesive)
07:48 – Why Vertical Adhesive Matters
08:02 – Cutting Factory Edges for True Corners
08:30 – Creating Clean 45° Corner Pieces
09:08 – Heat-Forming the Corner
10:03 – Epoxying the Corner Piece
11:04 – Installing the Finished Corner
11:45 – Detail Cuts & Notching Deck Boards
12:09 – Picture Framing the Deck
13:04 – Squaring Ends for Clean Lines
13:44 – Installing Hidden Fasteners
14:39 – Mid-Deck Seam Strip
15:02 – Deck Coming Together
15:08 – Cutting Steel for Post Sleeves
16:24 – Weld Cleanup & Sleeve #2
17:01 – Sleeve #3
17:32 – Welding in Flannel (Don’t Do This)
17:44 – Sleeve #4 & Inside Spacers
18:51 – Why Spacers Matter
19:06 – Welding Down the Posts
19:16 – Part 3 Coming Soon
19:31 – Reflections & Outro

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