The complete guide to decks.
Edition
Updated 4th ed.
Publication Information
Minneapolis, Minn. : Creative Pub. International, c2009.
Physical Description
319 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Summary
"Teaches the process of designing, building and maintaining a deck. Includes the latest contemporary options, such as how to work with eco-friendly wood and reclaimed plastic"--Provided by publisher.
Notes
Includes index.
At head of title: Black & Decker.
Contents
- Gallery of inspiring decks
- Deck planning & design
- Evaluating your site
- Deck construction codes
- Determining lumber size
- Understanding loads
- Developing your deck plan
- Working with building inspectors
- How to build a deck
- Structural support
- Installing a ledger
- Locating post footings
- Digging & pouring footings
- Installing posts
- Installing beams
- Hanging joists
- Framing low-profile decks
- Framing multi-level decks
- Framing decks on steep slopes
- Working with angles
- Creating curves
- Framing for insets
- Decking
- Decking patterns
- Laying decking
- Stairs
- Building stairs
- Building stairways with landings
- Deck railings
- Deck railing basics
- Curved railings
- Composite railing systems
- Glass-panel railings
- Steel cable railings
- Copper tube railings
- Finishing & maintaining your deck
- Cleaning, sealing & coloring a deck
- Finishing a new wood deck
- Maintaining a deck
- Repairing a deck
- Cleaning vinyl & composite decking
- Deck materials & tools
- Footings & structural lumber
- Wood decking
- Composite decking
- Fasteners & hardware
- Metal connecting hardware
- Screws & nails
- Flashing
- Footing forms
- Specialty tools
- Custom deck projects
- A deck for entertaining
- A deck for livability
- A deck with power
- Hot tub deck
- Underdeck enclosure
- Ground level walkout deck
- Second-story walkout deck
- Inside corner deck
- Island deck
- Wraparound deck
- Angled deck
- Platform deck
- Multi-level deck
- Casual curve deck.