Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Building a deck is a big project, and whether you decide to take it on yourself or enlist the help of a professional, knowing what a decking project entails is essential to a successful install.
In part two of our decking series, we’re going to share just that. We’re joined by one of the greater Seattle area’s premier deck builders: former co-founder of West Coast Decks, Joel Skillingstead. Joel has been building decks in the Pacific Northwest since 1990. With more than 30 years of experience building, overseeing, and waterproofing deck projects large and small, Joel is one of the best resources out there.
In this episode, I ask Joel about how to build a low-level deck and things to be aware of throughout the construction process. Watch our discussion in the video above or check out our blog post for a written recap: dunnlumber.com/blog/post/building-decks-close-to-the-ground
Building a deck is a big project, and whether you decide to take it on yourself or enlist the help of a professional, knowing what a decking project entails is essential to a successful install.
In part two of our decking series, we’re going to share just that. We’re joined by one of the greater Seattle area’s premier deck builders: former co-founder of West Coast Decks, Joel Skillingstead. Joel has been building decks in the Pacific Northwest since 1990. With more than 30 years of experience building, overseeing, and waterproofing deck projects large and small, Joel is one of the best resources out there.
In this episode, I ask Joel about how to build a low-level deck and things to be aware of throughout the construction process. Watch our discussion in the video above or check out our blog post for a written recap: dunnlumber.com/blog/post/building-decks-close-to-the-ground
