Decks: Planning, Designing, Building is a new book that replaces Creative Homeowner's strong-selling title Decks: Plan, Design, Build. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs illustrate the process of building a deck. The writing is clear and concise, yet friendly. Readers will feel as though they are being lead through the deck-building process by a friend who happens to be a professional builder. They will learn not only how to design the perfect deck, but all about the building process as well. Cory gives the reader advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools. Color photos illustrate examples of decks that work in various situations. How-to sequences take the reader step-by-step through laying out, building, and finishing. The book provides three different deck projects complete with plans and materials lists. With this complete book, even the novice builder will be equipped to build one of the three plans provided, or design and build his own original deck.
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"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
The Sacramento Bee
July 7, 2001
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Calling upon more than 20 years of deck-building experience, author Steve Cory helps homeowners create a beautiful deck for their home in Decks. Cory takes the reader through every step involved in designing and building a custom deck to fit any homeowner's lifestyle and property. Early chapters explain how readers should go about defining what they want their deck to be. Color photos illustrate examples of decks that work in various situations. Subsequent chapters present detailed step-by-step instructions on everything from how to lay out and set footings to adding railings to the finished deck. Also included are three deck projects, complete with plans and materials lists.
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I bought this book to get ideas for my deck and patio project, this book made the job run very smooth and gave me time saving tips along the way, I would highly recommend this book for the average do-it-yourself handman.
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Building a deck is one of the most satisfying and hassle-free home-improvement projects that a homeowner can tackle. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
upper ledger, lower ledger, outside joists, set your circular, decking boards, lag shields, outer joist, decking pattern, deck project, deck fasteners, hidden fasteners, joist material, framing hardware, plumb position, header joist, deck site, railing system, deck frame, housed stringers, deck boards, deck screws, main girder, shaped apron, seat slats, galvanized hardware Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Back Support Layout, Seat Side View, Clear All-Heart, Deck Common, Deck Heart New!
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Building a deck is one of the most satisfying and hassle-free home-improvement projects that a homeowner can tackle. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
upper ledger, lower ledger, outside joists, set your circular, decking boards, lag shields, outer joist, decking pattern, deck project, deck fasteners, hidden fasteners, joist material, framing hardware, plumb position, header joist, deck site, railing system, deck frame, housed stringers, deck boards, deck screws, main girder, shaped apron, seat slats, galvanized hardware Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Back Support Layout, Seat Side View, Clear All-Heart, Deck Common, Deck Heart New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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