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

~ Stanley Books (Author), Ken Sidey (Editor)

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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.
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Product Description

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

Ideas to restyle and refurbish existing decks.

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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 (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #271,874 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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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.