The
Complete Guide to
Decks
Step By Step Guide
to Building Beautiful Decks, With Complete Plans and Directions
for 10 Different Decks
A Step-by-step
Manual for Building Decks
The Complete Guide to Decks is the most comprehensive,
useful manual for building and maintaining decks available to
homeowners, containing detailed chapters on ideas, planning, repair
and maintenance, and accessories.
 Expanded
to 320 pages, this edition now includes complete plans and
directions for 10 complete decks, and also includes directions for
additional deck accessories, including the installation of
low-voltage lighting systems, built-in bench seats, an integrated
overhead arbor, wood-sided privacy walls and decorative railings. An
all-new idea section gives dozens of new ideas for deck design and
accessorizing. The book has also been updated to feature information
on the latest developments in chemically treated lumber, and the use
of synthetic and composite decking materials that are growing in
popularity. Finally, the construction methods have been revised to
reflect the latest building code requirements for deck building.
The editors
of Creative Publishing international have created more than 30
of the industry's best-selling classics on home repair, home
improvement, and landscaping. All books are exhaustively researched,
written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with
years of experience in their areas of authority.
 New, revised
edition containing the most current information on materials,
techniques and building codes
**Complete, up-to-date information on
planning and building decks of all types.
**Instructions for choosing and building
with new alternative decking materials.
**10 complete deck plans you can build,
including multi-level and curved decks.
**Complete plans for popular deck
accessories.
**Step-by-step instructions for adding
lighting, power and low-voltage accessories to any deck.
Contents:
 Introduction
Deck Basics
Deck-building glossary
Decking Patterns
Stairways
Railings
Lumber
Other Deck Materials
Hardware & Fasteners
Concrete
Tool Basics
Design & Planning
Planning Your Project
Working with Building Officials
Determining Lumber Size
Understanding Loads
Developing Your Deck Plan
 Basic Deck Building Techniques
Building Decks: A Step-by-step Overview
Installing a Ledger
Locating Post Footings
Digging & Pouring Footings
Setting Posts
Installing a Beam
Hanging Joists
Laying Decking
Building Stairs
Installing a Deck Railing
Enclosing the Underside of a Deck
Finishing a New Deck
Maintaining a Deck
Repairing a Deck
Advanced Techniques
Advanced Deck Features
Advanced Construction Tips
Building Low Profile Decks
Constructing Multi-level Decks
Building Stairways with Landings
Building Decks on Steep Slopes
Working with Angles
Creating Curves
Framing for Insets
Building Railings
Deck Plans
Rectangular Deck
High Rectangular Deck
Inside Corner Deck
Island Deck
Wraparound Deck
Angled Deck
Low-profile Deck
Platform Deck
Multilevel Deck
Casual Curved Deck
Deck Accessories
Deck Bench
Integral Deck Bench
Box Planter
Railing Planter
Arbor
Deck Wiring
Index
Resources
Soft-cover, 320 Pages, 8-1/2in. x 11in.
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