Abandoned House Transformation
A floating deck is built at the front of an abandoned house as part of its curb-appeal work.
Key moments
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Scraping the yard with a mini skid steer
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Float setting tip from a neighbor
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Deck plan and why footings go below the frost line
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Digging three holes with an auger in 8 minutes
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Anchoring the frame to the house with lag bolts
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Decking cost and hidden fasteners
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Cedar shiplap post wraps
Key facts
| Cost range | About $1,000 for 28 composite deck boards at $35 each (USD) |
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| Materials | Pressure treated 2×8 lumber, pressure treated 4×4 posts, concrete footings with anchors, drainage rock, lag bolts, composite decking (16 ft boards, 28 used), hidden deck fastener clips and screws, cedar shiplap, wood glue, outdoor screws, boiled linseed oil |
| Call a pro? | DIY is fine |
| Project | Abandoned House Transformation |
| Series channel | Mr. Build It |
Sources: The facts and written text on this page come from the 1 video on this page, by Mr. Build It.
