Complete Deck Book (Complete Book) [Paperback]

Sunset (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Sunset Books (Lane); 1st edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376010878
• ISBN-13: 978-0376010872
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,403,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best deck building guide by far., August 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Deck Book (Complete Book) (Paperback)

I work for a lumber dealer and one of our areas of expertise is decks and deck estimates. When customers ask for a book or something to help them through the project I always suggest "The Complete Deck Book". I have reviewed many books for my company and this was the only one that stood out.

If you are planning a deck project, this is a must have.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars OK if you only want to build a square or rectangular deck..., June 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Deck Book (Complete Book) (Paperback)

After finding that deck builders are getting $25-$35 per sq ft in MI I decided to design my own deck. If you only care about a square or rectangular deck then this book is pretty good. "The Complete Guide to Decks" from Black & Decker (available at Amazon.com also) covers the basics plus gives detailed information on including angles, circular portions, steep slope construction and multi-level construction.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need, April 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Deck Book (Complete Book) (Paperback)

I built my deck almost entirely from this book. It's especially good at the structural engineering detail. Some other books try to steer you away from doing your own design. A nice photo selection, but no plans for any of the fancy extras.