How to Build a Deck | Footings, Posts & Framing
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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson UKposts channel. I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction and more.
@pepperjack26 Рік тому
This is fantastic. Looks like you knocked out about half the work in the first video. Looking forward to the rest of the series! Finished project looks amazing (as always). Seeing how projects are completed in steps is so helpful. You build confidence in those who want to take on a project! Thank you!
@noonedidthistome 11 місяців тому
growing up building houses, we always set the string off the end posts with a single 2x4 - 1.5" - then we use another 2x4 to gauge alignment of intermediate posts - much easier than pulling out a tape & measuring 18". we did the same when straightening/bracing walls
@BearCreekWoodworking Рік тому
I enjoy all your videos April. However, I especially enjoy your MASSIVE projects! I like that you show the details of the build. Along with explaining the tools that you use. 😃👏
@henrysboy2 Рік тому
What a project! Really ambitious. Also love the efforts around the video editing and quality. The hard work on both show and the results are awesome. TY.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Primal341 Рік тому
Wow! What beautiful, meticulous attention to detail. Such a gorgeous end result. Lots of skill tips from a born teacher, too. Teach a person to catch a fish, and you feed them for a lifetime! Thank you so much.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel and find my projects useful. Thanks for watching.
@Self_Evident Рік тому
That tape measure is awesome! I"ve never seen one before, but now that I have, I can't believe ALL tape measures aren't marked top AND BOTTOM! Of course, after I get one, it'll probably just end up being one more tool I won't be able to find when I need it... :)
@Stormsniper01 9 місяців тому
Yankee black widow.. made by lufkin…
@dennishinkle5010 Рік тому
I know a guy who put his floor joists running diagonal and it is solid as a rock. You did a tremendous job. I need to put a new back porch deck on this summer and will refer to this while doing it. Thank you for sharing.👍
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks!
@bobvilla2508 Рік тому
That tip about the string line is top notch. Never would have thought of that even though I knew about the problem
@joemanco5864 Рік тому
post wrap and joist tape are really smart! lil extra effort will add MANY extra years (as u said) probably will outlive the builder!!!
@holmesgirlclassics6664 Рік тому
That deck is just Gorgeous!!!! I am finishing mine up and I have really been working hard on my job and by the time I get off work, I am tired and haven't finished it. But, this has definitely inspired me to get it done!!! Your deck makes me wish that mine was bigger! Incredible work, April!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you!
@louroberts5567 Рік тому
Good morning, April! Wow, what an undertaking! It looks pretty awesome so far and I can't wait to see the finished product! Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. God bless.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@mebcool 7 місяців тому
Haven't seen you for a couple of years April. I see you're prospering nicely. Awesome project. And, you still have that signature wave. Don't lose that girl. Cheers
@Da808Samoan 11 місяців тому
Love the step by step and the Lingle you used to make it very easy to follow directions. 👍👍👍
@c.a.g.1977 Рік тому
And to think she started out with doing some projects in her basement! April, you've come a long way! Great project, as always!
@iRjarlok 11 місяців тому
shortest and longest 16 minutes of my life. You went all in on the specialized tools and best lumber. It'll stand forever and look great
@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Рік тому
Nice work April! Looking great! Excited to see the rest of this series. Thanks and be safe out there!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks so much!
@clutteredchicagogarage2720 Рік тому
I built a 2-story play structure for my kids last summer that has an elevated deck. I considered using something like joist tape, but I ended up not doing it. However, I used Seal-Once penetrating waterproofing sealer on my joists and also my beams. I used a mix of non-PT yellow pine (for beams) and Douglas Fir for joists. I think the Seal-Once works really well, and I'd recommend it. I do think that joist tape might be more robust to prevent moisture from sitting on top of horizontal wood. However, in my application, I put a roof over my structure. I used clear, corrugated polycarbonate roofing. A little bit of condensation and wind-driven rain might get onto some horizontal members, but the roof over everything keeps out > 95% of the water, and I think this massively extends the lifetime. So I went with penetrating liquid waterproofing wood sealer rather than joist tape because I think joist tape looks kind of ugly when you can see it from below. If you have a rim joist (or is that a band joist?) and you cannot really see the sides of your joists then I think joist tape is a good idea.
@olddawgdreaming5715 Рік тому
Looking good April, that's a fine looking deck you all are building. Keep up the great videos and thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks so much!
@lovejones7545 Рік тому
You guys rocked this deck out real proper like! I watched this build from beginning to now and it was very awesome to see it come together. Well done🤙🏾💯
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lovejones7545 7 місяців тому
@@AprilWilkerson I enjoy all of your videos April, You're awesome!!
@AsifKhan-lb7Scarface Рік тому
Always admire your work. There's nothing you can't make it April. 🥰🥰
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you so much!
@jonathanflynn618 8 місяців тому
Thanks April, I just built the 1/2 picnic tables and they are fantastic!!
@AprilWilkerson 8 місяців тому
Awesome! Glad you like them. Thanks for watching.
@johnjmariettijr5671 11 місяців тому
Damn girl, you're full of knowledge! I love the idea of sloping the concrete footings and also the extendable speed square!
@garycarpenter8343 Рік тому
Great job as usual! Like all the details that you point out, materials, tools and techniques. Can’t wait for the next show.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you very much! I'm glad you find my videos useful. Thanks for watching.
@jwall62 Рік тому
Beautiful. I also love the fact that you literally get paid for improving your own home!
@jrpritchard1622 Рік тому
awesome video April thanks for the tips ill have to use the tape of the joists and post wrap on my next desk thanks and be safe
@ensenanzadeidiomas9036 11 місяців тому
Nice and instructive video, April. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Colombia.
@juanhusingz 11 місяців тому
Years ago when I first heard about waterproofing membranes, none of the deck builders around me knew about it or would put it in, calling it dumb. I ended up buying it on my own and applying it on in the evenings after they were done framing. I also added hurricane ties.
@cabman86 Рік тому
I'm never disappointed when I watch your work.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel.
@jameshalliday412 Рік тому
Nice job. I think i would tape the tops of the joists before installation. That’s what i did for my kid’s treehouse. Saved a lot of time and was a lot easier. Keep up the great work!
@jeffshackleford3152 11 місяців тому
That is how I have done it in the past, the only thing is it is annoying to get blocking in there if you need it.
@miketayse Рік тому
I love your videos and I just did my own cabinet doors, with pocket screws. Thanks for the encouragement. I spray the posts I set in the ground with automotive rust-proofing. I have no tests proving this is a good idea, I'll let you know in 20 years or so. The self stick looks good too, might try that next time. I've used joist tape since I read about it in Fine Homebuilding, a few years ago, seems like a nice idea and cheap insurance. I figure none of the joists I set in place, ove the years, have really seen any water at all.
@lorenmeyer5290 Рік тому
WOW very very nice deck April! Can't wait to see the next one!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks so much! Stay tuned.
@donfrank4429 Рік тому
just finished building the wood deck around my BBQ shed. I would use mark down lumber from, home depot and my local lumber yard. I am old school used old oil from the tractor shop coat the post. I bought the harbor freight 3 yard mixer, works great
@robertstevens1537 Рік тому
We used to use 6 inch wide strips of roof felt to create a drip edge on the top of joists, etc. worked very well.
@patrickdubois7692 Рік тому
Good Work -- you make all of this look so easy
@IEnjoyCreatingVideos Рік тому
Nice job on building the deck April! Thank you for sharing the video with us!😎💖👍JP
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
@IEnjoyCreatingVideos Рік тому
@@AprilWilkerson Your very welcome April! Have a wonderful Sunday😎
@nuancolar7304 Рік тому
Nice to see a well-engineered design using notched posts. I see so many deck builders who attach their beams onto posts using lag screws or carriage bolts. That makes for a weak, and dangerous, deck that could fail under heavy loads.
@adammortensen8861 6 місяців тому
Hey April, It's good to see that even you use Harbor Freight tools! I have the same Pittsburg 6 ft level.
@Hollingsworth7171 Рік тому
I have followed this on your instagram and can't wait to see the rest of the series! Awesome content!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Awesome! Thank you!
@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Рік тому
APRIL,SOMETIMES IT’S GREAT WHEN A PROJECT GETS OUT OF HAND 😁👍💚💚💚
@HandymanMAC Рік тому
In my part of nh we need a sono tube or Bigfoot 4 feet down and then attach the post with a post base above ground
@GumbootZone Рік тому
One very important thing you did correctly that should be mentioned, is add a 2x6 to the face of the beam to support the underside of the notched 2x10's. The added piece's are shown in the view at 13:05. When you first slid them in beside the old 2x8's with the underside notched out, I was horrified, because that notch actually makes the 2x10 even WEAKER than the 2x8, unless the bottom is fully supported. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that was done at 13:05 and give you a thumbs up for completing a not-so-obvious but very critical engineering detail.
@MichaelOnines Рік тому
The code governing wood design allows an end-bearing notch of up to 1/4 the depth of the joist without reduction in the bending strength for the member. You do have to reduce the shear capacity, but long joists like this are almost always controlled by the bending stress and not by the shear at the ends.
@jamesbeecher4431 9 місяців тому
that was my thought as I saw her sliding the 8 ends of the 2x10s in alongside the 2x8s. I see she did put a supporting board along the bottom of the 2x10s but it looks like a 2x4 and would prefer the 2x6 or even 8
@johncowie3092 Рік тому
Gosh who would have thought you could sit on a board and apply tape then move it AWESOME geez you have a whole team Finally a clamp shows up
@christubbs14 Рік тому
String line tip is gold
@blackdog850 Рік тому
The social media build-up (pun intended) for this series has been incredible! Could not wait to see this! April always shares some really useful pro tips that have helped me on a number of projects. I've got a future rear deck build coming up, so I'm paying close attention. I got some big DIY love for this Texas gal! Just sayin'!!! Lol! Best wishes! Thanks always for sharing! 😎👍❤ PS- The graphic splashes at the end of the video are pretty darn good! Pretty impressive!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@tsjuno Рік тому
April. You gotta quit making this look so easy. The wife wants me to do this now
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Well, I show step by step. Why don't you do it together and have fun with it? Thanks for watching.
@iamepimethus Рік тому
Sounds like she’d love to help out with this particular project!
@backyardworker Рік тому
Dear wife. No problem, it will take a while to do, but it sure is possible. Well, of course, after I got all the needed tools... ☺
@ToxicSpork Рік тому
The crew she has helping her makes it look easy
@Sampson2833 Рік тому
😂😅😂😅
@jackieraulerson2005 Рік тому
Love the string line tip!! Every girl who loves to build needs a Jacob. Mine is Keith!
@dannyln Рік тому
Whoa! Production quality is so high on this video, loving it!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you!
@cristianstriblea792 4 місяці тому
Wonderful video and very educational . Helpful for me since I need to change my deck . Thanks 🙏
@AprilWilkerson 4 місяці тому
Awesome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
@spareamintz8708 Рік тому
Wow snazzy new intro & finish 👍. You all have my dream job!!!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks so much!!
@MitchHeil Рік тому
perfect timing, I'm going to be building a deck on my house this year!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
That's awesome! Enjoy the build. Thanks for watching.
@scottmills4164 Рік тому
Im not sure where you live, but pretty funny watching yii guus set those posts. I live in Canada. Stardard for us is 4' concrete in the ground and post on top. Thats our frost line. Neat to see different stuff.
@troyturner6498 11 місяців тому
im also building my own deck from scratch and thought about vlogging the result...including EVERY penny ive spent on even the smallest fastener. the ABSOLUTE most important part of building a deck DIY is having someone to help.
@tekkamanraiden6065 Рік тому
April, you're awesome!
@kfu4657 Рік тому
Absolutely Phenomenal. I enjoy all of your builds, videos, ideas. Mahalo for inspiration and for sharing. Aloha sista.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.
@josegmartinezjr8416 Рік тому
Dang !!! that's a big project. Wife likes the idea. Perhaps, I can get my financial advisor(wife) to let me buy a new table saw as part of job expenses. You always good instructions on how to. I think every part of Texas is different, so it's always good to mention soil conditions, that always explains some of the why we do things, the way we do. My part of Texas is hard clay. I am close to SPI .
@upnorthvids4623 11 місяців тому
Thats a badass framing nailer. Senco makes great tools!
@roypaulcarter4654 Рік тому
Very nice thanks for all the good tips.
@_Merica_USA Рік тому
Another great video Ms April 👍
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you so much 😀
@hiking7521 8 місяців тому
Im doing this project because of Your Videos!!! Thank you and im srill waiting on a " tool time" grunt! Haha
@AprilWilkerson 8 місяців тому
Oh no, that tool time grunt only belongs to one person! :) Thanks for watching.
@chuck805 Рік тому
That kinda reminds me of shrink tubing but for wooden posts? Never saw this one coming...good job and what an awesome deck! There's one in my future so thanks for that too.
@definitelynotaheretic.7295 Рік тому
Yeah I’m not sure how well that shrink stuff will actually work. Unless there’s an adhesive or something that’s making a literal waterproof seal at the top between the wrap and the wood, it’s probably just going to help some, but not much. A better solution would be to put the posts on top of the concrete with a post anchor that gets it off of the column, versus into the concrete underground. But I live in an area with tons of rain, so take that into account lol.
@richardpedersen9189 Рік тому
NICE Project!! Waiting to see the rest.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Glad you enjoyed it!
@edwinpalacios5272 Рік тому
Amazing 😍, i appreciate the effort
@RoadTripTravel Рік тому
I just love your DIY videos, I always learn something.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them and find them useful.
@samTollefson Рік тому
Nice quality build, April! As an "old timer" carpenter/builder, There are 2 things I could ad for cost savings. One would be to paint 2 coats of fibered roof paint on the post ends. This will triple the life of the posts, especially here in wet Florida. Another would be to staple 2" strips of tar paper to the tops of the joists. I cut 3' lengths and attach them as the decking progresses so it is easy to reach out. I am amazed at how few builders do this, I think they just don't know about it or care about 10, 20 years down the road. I have torn off face split, rotted, and neglected deck boards to find near new joists protected this way, huge money saver.
@kiwigrunt330 11 місяців тому
Does your tar paper not rot?
@samTollefson 11 місяців тому
@@kiwigrunt330 No, I've used 60# or 90# and never had an issue with it.
@ericmeissner8413 8 місяців тому
This is the difference between an amateur and a professional.
@samTollefson 8 місяців тому
@@ericmeissner8413 I like April; she is very innovative and needs these sponsors to make her business work. I want to offer these alternatives for regular folks with skinnier wallets so they can still produce a fine product.
@Baumeister40 10 місяців тому
I always enjoy your videos, April. You do make me nervous though when you toenail the opposite side of the joist into the beam, while pointing the gun toward yourself.
@roomwithaview4195 10 місяців тому
Everything you build is great, thank you
@AprilWilkerson 10 місяців тому
Glad you like them!
@HanRaph Рік тому
Awesome editing and quality of the vid!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Glad you enjoyed it!
@williambuckley1185 Рік тому
Good information there April. Thank you
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
@mary8273 Рік тому
Beautiful job
@chipmiller9074 Рік тому
April my hat is off to you you've got to be one of the most impressive and multi-skilled person I have watched on UKposts! Allso you're a good-looking woman which is even more impressive I hope you don't find this offensive I just admire your work ethic and how you approach things. Truly inspiring, you are a hell of a go-getter I wonder what inspired you to work with woodworking was somebody in your family a woodworker?
@mashoutman Рік тому
Wow. Just discovered this channel. Very impressive.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks! Glad you enjoy it!
@thesolstephens 11 місяців тому
fantastic frame
@77bronc14 11 місяців тому
I remember when she was building 1" x 12" pine shelves in her garage...you have come a very ling way, keep up the good work
@AprilWilkerson 11 місяців тому
Yes, it has been quite the journey to be sure! Thanks for staying along for the ride.
@yodaiam1000 Рік тому
It is a nice looking project. I would recommend adding columns mid span of the existing exterior beam. You are doubling the load on the beam with the deck extension. It is also better (required by code in most locations) to use a concrete footing with a pedestal that extents at least 8" above grade. It is okay to bury fence posts but not columns for decks and houses. Big Foot for the footings is a good product for decks like this.
@ryburnsjr Рік тому
Well done my friends !!😀😀😀😀😀
@genewaddlerandomstuff2122 Рік тому
You seem to have a new production style. I like it.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks!
@arhodes2866 10 місяців тому
Wish I knew about joist tape when they built my deck. Thanks for the video
@saywhat8966 9 місяців тому
It’s not advisable for all regions.
@michaelzimmerman635 Рік тому
Love the cattle watering trough pool!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Yes, I love the look! Thanks for watching.
@johnarnold5739 11 місяців тому
Iv watched you for years and years and I honestly think I just found the most impressive woman on UKposts.
@markmanning5683 10 місяців тому
I thought that was a Hawk or some other large bird off your left shoulder at the end, nope just a drone. Project looks almost as good as you do. And that's pretty good.
@bobsaenz5840 6 місяців тому
Wow! Big job.
@TheSpatulaCity Рік тому
Good tips. I never heard of joist tape before. Thanks.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Great! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
@lyndacrockett2863 Рік тому
Beautiful work and great video. Thank you so much. I will be hiring someone but I want to know how things should be properly done myself before hiring someone. Your knowledge is much appreciated thank you for sharing.
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
@mikekellam365 10 місяців тому
Where you notched your new joist at the "old" carrying beam, I always like to put a 2x4 ledger under the new lumber, nailed to the old beam. This way as the new lumber dries, if it starts to split at the notch, the 2x4 will carry the entire height of the board, and will usually prevent the joist from splitting down it's entire length.
@kandiecandelaria3134 Рік тому
Great job ya’ll
@patrickperson1252 Рік тому
quel travail April mais un magnifique résultat félicitations April .patrick
@roneychandomi1368 Рік тому
👍 excelente puros trabajos en maderas super bien hechos te sigo siempre en todos tus proyectos realizados 🙅
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching.
@earldesign991 4 місяці тому
I always enjoy your projects. I wish I could get you to come up to KC to help me build my deck and cedar pergola.
@AprilWilkerson 4 місяці тому
I show you how to do it. :) I have a 5 page list of projects still to do of my own. Thanks for watching.
@da324 4 місяці тому
I usually use a cut piece of wood for my spacers between my joists when I have several of them. Very nice project...
@AprilWilkerson 4 місяці тому
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@nordiccitizen Рік тому
That looks really simple, and yet I doubt I would be able to do it my self ^^
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
You definitely need more than one person because of the physical lifting and even holding in place while the other secures it. Thanks for watching.
@olga159 Рік тому
I want whatever coffee April is drinking 💪
@eldril1009 Рік тому
very nice project
@misakistalker3058 Рік тому
super deck, wow
@SanDiego_VDubLife 4 місяці тому
Great video. One of the best ones I’ve seen on this topic. Very clear and to the point. Lots of details that others leave out or bury in their videos. I actually have some questions though. Do I have to use a six by six for my post if my deck is only a few inches off the ground?
@Arkadiusz.11 Рік тому
That was awesome
@kellypeterson2690 Рік тому
love this woman!
@carole7538 Рік тому
Do I plan on ever building my own deck? No Did I watch this entire video in awe? Absolutely
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks! Yes, I have many Viewers who aren't Makers or Builders but enjoy my channel for the entertainment factor. They like to see what I'm up to now. :) Thanks for watching.
@scottthecrazy Рік тому
Sweet Deck!
@AprilWilkerson Рік тому
Thanks!
@BeasoreBilly 10 місяців тому
Awesome job as usual April. A little tip that makes putting the joist tape on when working on an elevated deck, is to apply the tape to the joists before putting them in place. Big time saver and much safer.
@user-xw3hc3bm9v Рік тому
Super video super série ❤
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