Decks: Plan, Design, & Build [Paperback]

Steve Cory (Author), Creative Homeowner Press Staff (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1997

With this book, even the novice builder can build a deck that fits the yard. Step-by-step instructions lead the reader from laying out footings to adding railings.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Do-it-yourselfers seeking a formidable challenge should consider building a deck. 'Decks' has the necessary step-by-step instruction, plus several hundred color photos and drawings."
The Sacramento Bee
July 7, 2001

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Book Description

Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes today as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Decks: Plan, Design, Build leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck, whether as a do-it-yourself project or working with a contractor. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs highlight the clear, concise, and friendly text. The author provides helpful advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools as he leads the reader through the complete process. Three different deck projects, complete with plans and materials lists, are also included so even a novice can create a finished deck with this complete guide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880029936
• ISBN-13: 978-1880029930
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,791,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice pics, but not much else..., December 25, 2008

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Ben Kell (Fayetteville, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decks: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide) (Paperback)

When it was time to build a deck I needed a few books since I had never built anything like this before. I am fairly handy but pretty much just learn as projects arise. The plan was to build a 800 sq. ft. deck off the back of my house. I bought 3 books, this one, a Home Depot book and Building a Deck (Build Like a Pro). This book and the one from Home Depot were USELESS! They had some good pictures but the instruction was very scattered and one dimentional, not useful for projects other than what they were specifically showing.

I HIGHLY recommend the Build it Like a Pro book. I thankfully read this one first and it very thouroughly taught me how to build a deck from a real construction guy. It taught methods and variations that allowed me to build the deck of my dream, pretty much all from the one book. Check it out at http://www.amazon.com/Building-Deck-Build-Like-Pro/dp/1561584797/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230251818&sr=8-1 and don't waste your time on this book.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, May 8, 2008

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M. Lovill "believer that Knowledge is power" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decks: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide) (Paperback)

It's one of the two books hubby is using to help him build our deck. It has solidified his plans and given him concrete principles to work with. I'm glad there is someone out there writing this stuff so that wives can get their husbands moving on these honeydo's....:)