Building Decks: Pro Tips and Simple Steps (Stanley Complete) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Stanley Books (Author), Ken Sidey (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Stanley Complete | Publication Date: April 1, 2002

Instructions for building three types of decks, plus stairs, railings, and benches to mix and match.

Ideas to restyle and refurbish existing decks.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Many view their backyard as a room of their house, so the popularity of decks is not surprising. Decks are also one of the most common major do-it-yourself projects, so it is essential that every public library have several deck-building titles. You won't go wrong with this offering from Meredith, which is the ideal book for those who want to make a traditional square or rectangular deck. Nearly anyone capable of wielding a hammer could complete a deck using this title, which is geared toward beginners, with lots of color photos and detailed descriptions of tools and materials. A section on finishing and repairs will ensure that the final project looks good and remains serviceable. Those looking for a more comprehensive treatment should consider Scott Schuttner's Building a Deck (part of Taunton's new "Build Like a Pro" series), which covers a greater number of techniques and, naturally, assumes a greater level of reader expertise.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap

Stanley Building Decks
shows you how to:

Design a deck to enhance the appearance, usefulness, and enjoyment of your home

Master the building skills needed for your project

Construct basic deck designs and adapt them to your needs and site

Add stairs, railings, benches, planters, and other custom features

Simple, detailed steps guide you through each project.

More than 400 photos and illustrations present clear instruction.

Directions written in understandable, everyday language provide all the information you need for great results.

Prestart Checklists tell you up front what tools, materials, skills, and preparations you need to get the job done right.

Stanley Pro Tips warn of pitfalls and offer shortcuts to help you work easier, faster, and safer.

Bonus Information boxes provide solutions for unusual situations you may encounter in your project.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Stanley (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696213222
• ISBN-13: 978-0696213229
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,031,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for home deck builders, October 14, 2011

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This review is from: Building Decks: Pro Tips and Simple Steps (Stanley Complete) (Paperback)

I got this book and one from HD. This one provided much better detail. Both instructions and pictures were very helpful. With this and a little know-how anyone can build a deck....

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5.0 out of 5 stars A first-rate guide for carpenters of all skill levels, July 14, 2002

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This review is from: Building Decks: Pro Tips and Simple Steps (Stanley Complete) (Paperback)

Building Decks: Pro Tips And Simple Steps is an easy-to-follow guide to all stages of designing one's deck, from start to finish. Full color illustrations and step-by-step diagrams on every page help make the instructions a snap to follow, in this first-rate guide for carpenters of all skill levels. Do-it-yourself weekend project enthusiasts will find Building Decks to be an invaluable guide with sections devoted specifically to freestanding decks with planters and benches, decks on a sloped site with railing and stairs, two-level decks with wide stairs and a pergola. Enhanced with a section of "Finishing & Repairing", a glossary, index, and table of metric conversions, Building Decks is highly recommended for personal and community library reference collections.