Fire Your Deck Builder If They Don't Do These

Before your deck boards go down, your frame tells the whole story. In this video, Dr. Decks breaks down 6 things every homeowner should check on their deck frame before the decking covers it permanently. After 35 years and 500+ builds, these are the exact details Jason looks for on every bid walk. If your builder skipped any of these, it's time to have a serious conversation. What's covered: Joist hangers: proper sizing and the only fasteners that are acceptable Joist spacing: how to measure on center correctly and what maximum span actually means Footings: sizing for load, frost heave, and why soil conditions change everything Mid-span pressure blocking: what it does for deflection and deck rigidity V-bracing: the simple test to know if your deck is racking Lateral tension ties: the code requirement most builders still skip Proper flashing: the one detail that protects your house, not just your deck Timestamps: 0:00 Why the frame matters 0:11 Joist hangers 1:21 Joist spacing 3:36 Footings 6:22 Mid-span blocking 7:37 V-bracing 8:29 Lateral tension ties 10:41 Flashing Whether you hired a contractor or built it yourself, these are the standards any deck frame should hit. A builder worth hiring already knows every one of these. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: 🛠️   / drdecks   🪚 The Dr Decks Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/mee3nzc5 🎙️The Dr Decks Podcast:    / @drdeckspodcast   💻 http://www.drdecks.com 👕Dr Decks merch: https://drdecks.bigcartel.com/ 📹 Recorded & Edited By: https://linktr.ee/calvinrussellrings ----------------------------------------------------------------- #deckbuilding #deckframe #homediy #deckinspection #joisthanger #deckrepair #outdoorliving #contractor #homeimprovement #drdecks