| Edition |
Updated fourth edition. |
| Description |
319 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Decks (Architecture, Domestic) -- Design and construction -- Amateurs' manuals.
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| Added Author |
Black & Decker Corporation (Towson, Md.)
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Creative Publishing International.
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| Added Title |
Decks |
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Black & Decker the complete guide to decks |
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Black and Decker the complete guide to decks |
| ISBN |
9781589234123 soft cover |
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158923412X soft cover |
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