Deck Framing 101: What’s Holding You Up

Deck Builders Staten Island · Jun 9, 2026 · 3m

In this episode of Deck Builders Staten Island, we look underneath the deck boards and talk about the part most homeowners never see: the framing. Posts, beams, joists, and fasteners are what actually carry the load of people, furniture, and weather, and if those pieces are undersized or installed poorly, no surface material can make the deck truly safe. This episode explains the basics in plain language so you know what to ask about when you plan a new build or assess an old one.

We start with posts and footings: how they transfer the weight of the deck into the ground and why their size…