How To Build a Deck | Composite Decking & Railings (3 of 5)

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Published 2017-02-03

Watch to learn how to install composite decking and railing.

Full project details on Lowes.com: low.es/2kYL7xL

Difficulty Level: Advanced. Make sure you check local building codes. If you are not 100% confident building a deck, Lowe's recommends that you hire a professional. Call 1-877-GO-LOWES or low.es/2C2x6Zm to learn more about installation services through Lowe’s.

STEPS:
00:21 Mount Posts to Frame
1:27 Place and Secure Post Anchors
1:48 Add Bracket Behind Rim Joist
1:56 Install Decking with Hidden Deck Clips
3:12 Install Post Sleeves
3:19 Measure and Install Rails and Balusters
4:11 Attach Post Caps

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All Comments (21)

@andrewyoussef2267 4 years ago

I don't agree with starting from the house but reverse. You should start from the end of the deck toward the house. Use Protect tac tape waterproof and cover joists and use behind ledger board.
@samcarver317 6 years ago

I build decks for a living. This is actually one of the better built decks I have seen on YouTube. I have seen so many How To build a deck videos that are terrible and some are unsafe. This deck is well built and would pass codes in probably every state.
@diggingmystyle 3 years ago

This looks so easy I've decided to hire someone else.
@fabianopereirabatista8815 3 years ago

Worth the investment to build a perfect coop
@Jimmy_Cavallo 2 years ago

For a Lowe's video I am surprised to see that the raw ends of the deck boards were left showing like that. And that could be serious trouble starting from the house. What do you do when the final board at the end of the deck is 3/4 of an inch.??
@tho_nin 3 years ago

Good video...thanks! I saw you added angle brackets for rims and end joists corner. Did you remove those angle brackets when you installed corner posts? The video for corner posts installation looks no angle bracket.
@Mr._Johns_Productions 4 months ago

Make it look so easy
@Kenny_Mars 3 years ago

I’ve yet to find 4x4 post sleeves in Canada.
@drrobotsir 2 years ago

Is there a link to the parts used in this video?
@slam7489 6 years ago

4 0:51 thats 0:50 quick maths everyday mans on the block
@mikepickard2488 4 years ago

I note at 3:08 that the skilsaw cut into the joist slightly, should this have preservative added to reduce future rot?
@denniscampbell8363 3 years ago

What’s item number for the deck anchors used on the rail posts?
@oneclivewalker 3 years ago

tank gang , tank gang
@ninjaman58 5 years ago

should have started from the front so the you don't see a rip cut to the front of the decking
@atn925 4 years ago

Why is the background music so LOUD?
@cryo_life 7 years ago

Build a roof on the top of the deck so that when you are outside, you are not wet. (when raining)
@GuentherJohnny 5 years ago

Nice video! Must be American video "composite"
@shamusmcwright2640 4 years ago

there are several hizzards in the way.
@timbarry5080 4 years ago

These corporate chanels have an amazing skill for making cheesy videos
@oneclivewalker 3 years ago

no we don't take no L's