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How to Build a Ground Level Deck

6,218,847 views October 30, 2014 11:19

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ChannelCraig Heffernan

In brief

This video walks you through constructing a simple, ground-level deck from start to finish—removing old concrete, digging footings, framing, installing decking, and adding stairs. It’s ideal for DIY homeowners with basic tools who want a sturdy, low-profile deck without complex elevation work.

Description from the creator

Below are all the tools i use and a link to free drawings and material lists of two decks. As a home owner and a do it yourselfer you should have these tools. You will be successful and proud at the end of your deck build and may want to keep them. If you decide this will be your first and last time building, then sell all the tools no less than 75% of what you paid for them. Good luck and you can do it !!!!!!!

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In this video we show you in detail how to build a deck close to the ground. It starts with removing a concrete pad and continues with digging the foundation holes, framing, decking boards, stairs and more. We hope you find this video helpful and good luck with your project. Craig Heffernan

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Craig Heffernan published this 11:19 video tutorial on October 30, 2014. It has been watched 6,218,847 times on YouTube.

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October 30, 2014
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