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How to Build an 8 x10 Deck for Beginners
ChannelCraig HeffernanIn brief
You’ll build a sturdy 8x10ft outdoor deck from scratch, starting with footings and framing, then adding stairs, railings, and decking—ideal for beginners with basic tools. Craig Heffernan walks through each phase, including burying posts and using pressure-treated lumber for longevity. The project assumes you’ve already gathered tools and materials, with a focus on practical, no-frills construction.
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What lumber did Craig use for the deck?
Pressure-treated lumber from Lowe’s, including 2x8 framing and deck boards.
How much space should be left between deck boards?
Boards are installed tightly; they’ll shrink to leave a 3/16” gap when dry.
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This video goes step by step on how to build an 8ft x 10ft deck for beginners. I used all pressure treated lumber from Lowes. The boards are put tight together because they will shrink leaving a nice 3/16 gap when they dry. I bury the posts and backfill with the dirt we removed earlier. The cost of this deck for the materials only was around $800 then and around $1100 today ( 2025 ) 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 !!!!!!!
This video will cover the basics you will need to build an 8ft x 10ft outdoor treated deck/patio. We begin with the layout,digging the holes,pouring concrete footers,2x8 framing,4x4support posts,joist hangers,lag screws,deck boards, stairs,railings,skirting and more. Thanks for watching,Craig Heffernan
craigheffernan.com
This video goes step by step on how to build an 8ft x 10ft deck for beginners. I used all pressure treated lumber from Lowes. The boards are put tight together because they will shrink leaving a nice 3/16 gap when they dry. I bury the posts and backfill with the dirt we removed earlier. The cost of this deck for the materials only was around $800 then and around $1100 today ( 2025 ) 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 !!!!!!!
This video will cover the basics you will need to build an 8ft x 10ft outdoor treated deck/patio. We begin with the layout,digging the holes,pouring concrete footers,2x8 framing,4x4support posts,joist hangers,lag screws,deck boards, stairs,railings,skirting and more. Thanks for watching,Craig Heffernan
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Craig Heffernan published this 14:57 video tutorial on October 25, 2013. It has been watched 9,626,680 times on YouTube.
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