Contractor quoted me 50k for a DECK... So I Built it Myself (And I'm showing you the entire process)

All of the RIDGID Tools Used to Build my Deck: https://creators.homedepot.com/mypage... Other Materials Used in the video: Joist Tape: https://amzn.to/4eYhGJr 6" Flashing Tape: https://amzn.to/4tdzcNr Cut and Treat Wood Preservative (similar): https://amzn.to/4djtEfn Post Level: https://amzn.to/42bCdmf String Line: https://amzn.to/48yvwOP Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/4dikZdc Structural Lag Screws: https://shoplowes.me/4iHi0fF 3" Exterior Rated Screws: https://shoplowes.me/4oIdIWC Concrete Anchors: https://shoplowes.me/48D5RUl Joist Tape: https://power-pro.com/products/joist-... 2" Exterior Rated Brad Nails: https://shoplowes.me/4oIiPG9 4'x8' PVC Sheet: https://shoplowes.me/4pTWzdF Laser Level: https://amzn.to/3Ycu1QF Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/48ovEkd Framing Square: https://amzn.to/4iIBsZq Trex Toasted Sand Decking Boards: https://shoplowes.me/4oEU8L2 6' Level: https://amzn.to/4rX1358 Color Match Composite Screws: https://amzn.to/4uuCpt7 Camo Wedge Clips: https://amzn.to/3QNKI4u Camo Levers: https://amzn.to/4cZDsd7 Camo Clip Drive: https://amzn.to/4tfcSTw Kadenz Railing: https://kadenzrailing.com/where-to-buy/ If you are looking to DIY your dream Deck, this video will show you every aspect of the Deck Building Process Step-by-Step! Every part of the deck building process is timestamped below so that you can find EXACTLY What you need quickly. There is nothing worse than wasting time skipping around a long video searching for the information you are looking for! 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Review of a Deck that Had to be Demolished 00:33 Review of Deck Components and 3D Model 00:47 Deck Layout - Setting the Width of Your Deck with String Lines 01:04 3-4-5 Right Triangle Method for Straight Lines 01:42 Setting the Location for the Deck Beam 02:41 Marking the Concrete Footing Locations 03:36 Digging the Holes for the Concrete Footings 05:11 Cutting and Setting the Concrete Form Tubes 07:28 Pouring the Concrete Footings 08:18 Setting the Post Anchor Hardware on the Concrete Footings 10:02 Deck Framing: LEDGER BOARD 13:35 Deck Framing: POSTS AND BEAMS 18:20 Deck Framing: JOISTS 21:40 Deck Framing: BLOCKING AND WATERPROOFING 23:21 How to Install Composite Decking Boards 23:55 "Picture Framing" the Perimeter of the Deck 24:47 Installing the Decking Boards (3 Methods for attaching them) 29:30 Additional Composite Decking Installation Tips 31:14 Making the Cut for the Breaker Board with Track Saw 34:50 Installing Bug Screen (optional) 35:25 Completing the Composite Decking Board Installation 38:21 Deck Framing: INSTALLING THE RIM JOIST 40:47 Installing the Railing 43:22 Building the Deck Stairs 45:16 Pouring the Concrete Pad for the Deck Stair Landing 47:21 Crowning the Lumber 47:47 Cutting and Framing the Deck Stairs 50:55 Installing the Deck Stairs (Attaching them to Deck and Concrete Pad) 53:30 Trick for Waterproofing the Bottom of the Stairs (PVC) 56:09 Waterproofing and Trimming Out the Deck Stairs 01:01:03 Final Result and Conclusion If you plan to build your own Deck, I highly recommend that you download my completely FREE Ebook as a field guide. It will be really helpful to have as a resource as you are completing each step of the deck building process: Grab my FREE Ebook: https://atimprovements.myflodesk.com/... Additionally, I have extremely detailed videos for every part of the deck building process (Yes, EVEN MORE detailed this video) linked below in my Deck Building Series:    • How to Build a Deck From Start to Finish   Thank you all so much for watching and good luck with your deck build! Leave any questions or comments down in the video description and I will try to answer as many of them as I can! Thanks again for watching! *All content on the Andrew Thron Improvements YouTube channel reflects my own opinions. Please seek out guidance of professionally trained and licensed individuals before making any decisions. Links in the description may be affiliate links.