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Book

Building decks

Call Number

  • 690.893 B9325 (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

Completely rev. and updated.

Publication Information

Newtown, CT : Taunton Press, c2011.

Physical Description

248 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Added Uniform Title

Fine homebuilding.

Notes

"Builder-tested, code approved"--Cover.

Includes index.

Contents

  • Framing a deck. A solid deck begins with concrete piers ; Get your deck off to a good start ; Smart deck-framing strategies ; Better ways to frame a deck
  • Putting down the decking. In pursuit of the perfect plank ; Deck boards done right ; Deck fastener options ; Putting the fast in fastener ; An explosion of decking choices ; The care and feeding of wooden decks
  • Railings and stairs. Start your railing right ; Deck railings grow up ; Deck railings that stand up to weather ; Deck railings ; Railing against the elements ; Deck-star basics ; Durable deck stairs ; Curved deck stairs ; Fantail deck stairs
  • Details and design. Custom details make a better deck ; A comfortable outdoor bench ; A furniture-grade deck ; A balcony deck built to last ; An elegant border for your deck ; Building a curved deck with synthetic decking ; Is your deck safe? ; Accent your deck with light
  • Building a deck : a complete guide to building your own deck.

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Taunton Press.