| Hot Tub Surround: All Hands on Deck (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) |
From "Warehouse Warriors"
episode WHW-205 |
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Red Team Activity Journal (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) - After adding the double joist to the corner, the team cuts hold into four 5-1/2" boards to slide over the deck posts. The holes are pre-drilled, then cut with a jigsaw. Edges are routed, and the holes at the ends are mitered to fit corner posts. After enlarging the holes a bit, the team finds the boards slide over the posts with no problem (figure A).
- Next, the team arranges the decking boards over the frame and cuts the boards to fit. Holes are pre-drilled before the addition of decking screws to secure the boards. Ends are angled to fit as necessary.
- Three 2 x 10 pressure-treated boards are cut with a circular saw into three stair frames/stringers. The frames are attached (figure B) to the posts on top and to a 2 x 4 on the bottom that was cut to 137".
Ed's tip: To create an automatic water filler for the hot tub, attach a garden hose to one end of the filler. As water gets low, the valve opens up and water from the hose fills it. The valve will automatically close when the water has been replenished. Blue Team Activity Journal (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) - The Blue Team is ready to add the decking! First, the team measures and uses a circular saw to cut synthetic decking material into horizontal lengths that fit the deck frame.
- After cutting the decking boards, all are screwed into each vertical support plank in the grid (figure C). The team carefully keeps the boards and nails in alignment for a neater appearance. Redwood spacers help space the boards apart and create drainage.
- With all boards in place, the team uses a hand saw to trim excess from the ends (figure D) and make the decking even with the frame.
- Because of time constraints, the team modifies their original design and decides to build stairs on one side of the deck. First, the team measures and cuts a 2 x 10 piece of pressure-treated lumber. The lumber is cut into two pieces measuring 53" each. These pieces will be used to create stringers for the stairs.
- A hand saw is used to cut a 45-degree angle at one end of each piece to be placed against the deck. Another small angle is cut on the "floor" side so that wood lays flat. Top edge is trimmed flush.
- Next, the team measures and cuts 2 x 12 pressure-treated wood into four planks measuring 35" each, to be used as stair steps.
- The team attaches Simpson brackets to the underside of each step and secures to the stringers with screws.
Ed's tip: To create a filler for your hot tub, use PVC piping with a y-hose connector on one end. Bury the piping and connector underground 8-10". Be sure to flush out during winter. Want to know more about the products used on Warehouse Warriors? Click here for a complete list of tools, materials and supplies available to our teams.
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