Great Decks & Porches: A Step-by-Step Guide [Paperback]

Rick Peters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2001

“Peters shows readers a number of techniques they can use to build their own decks and porches successfully. He...offers detailed instructions so that readers can design their own or competently follow purchased plans. Designs, tools, materials, and techniques are covered, with the excellent instructions supplemented by clear illustrations. A section on cleaning and repair rounds out this outstanding presentation....A fine addition for most public libraries.”—Library Journal.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Backyards are an extension of a home's living area, so like any room they must be furnished. Peters shows readers a number of techniques they can use to build their own decks and porches successfully. He doesn't provide specific plans but instead offers detailed instructions so that readers can design their own or competently follow purchased plans. Designs, tools, materials, and techniques are covered, with the excellent instructions supplemented by clear illustrations. A section on cleaning and repair rounds out this outstanding presentation. Skinner's title is chock-full of beautiful plans for planters, sheds, benches, tables, doghouses, and decks provided by Georgia-Pacific, the Southern Pine Council, and the California Redwood Association. Interestingly, these plans are all readily available on the Internet (for free from Georgia-Pacific and the California Redwood Association and for $2 each from the Southern Pine Council). Skinner reproduces them exactly, so the book provides no advantage other than the fact that the plans are compiled in one volume. Peters's title is a fine addition for most public libraries, while Skinner's is appropriate for larger public library collections but could be easily replicated by information printed from the web.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806966432
• ISBN-13: 978-0806966434
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,258,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the Basics, November 23, 2003

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Debra Rodgers "The Haven Maven" (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Decks & Porches: A Step-by-Step Guide (Paperback)

You don't have to know a thing about building and Rick Peters will help you build your deck from scratch.
The book includes clear and accurate explanations of terms, beam spans, tools, materials and everything else you need to know to build a deck. Step by step instructions with photos are easy to follow.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Covers the basics, May 22, 2003

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"1051will" (Conneaut Lake, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Decks & Porches: A Step-by-Step Guide (Paperback)

Good book if you are only interested in the very basics. If you want a deck with any style - look elsewhere.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear Instructions, May 12, 2003

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"paradiseporch" (Hamilton, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Decks & Porches: A Step-by-Step Guide (Paperback)

Once you know what you want to build, Rick Peters gives you clear step-by-step instructions (with great illustrations) for constructing and then maintaining outdoor structures. I find this book very useful in my business of renovating and decorating porches, decks & gazebos.