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Paperback Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Decks 6th Edition: Featuring the Latest Tools, Skills, Designs, Materials & Codes Book
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ISBN: 1591866650

ISBN13: 9781591866657

Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Decks 6th Edition: Featuring the Latest Tools, Skills, Designs, Materials & Codes

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Book Overview

Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams

Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That's why there's a new edition of the bestselling Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design. Calling attention to composite deckboards and railings, as well as other PVC products made from recycled plastic, the new materials systems featured in this book are environmentally friendly, easy to work with, rot resistant, and very low maintenance.

Whether you opt for manufactured deck products or wood, the success of your project depends upon a sturdy deck undercarriage. Accomplishing this isn't difficult, but building the framework requires that you have the latest information on building codes. In recent years, these codes have changed significantly, affecting everything from post diameter to allowable joist hangers to railing height and even the size of concrete footings. Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks is the only DIY deck book that's fully updated to conform to the latest codes.

Chapters covered in the book include:

Deck Planning & Design

Deck Materials & Tools

Structural Support

Decking

Stairs

Railings

Accessories

Finishing & Maintaining Your Deck

Custom Deck Projects

Gallery of Inspiring Decks

Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks offers complete step-by-step photos and instructions, so even homeowners with limited DIY experience are assured of a deck that meets their needs. So, don't wait any longer; build the deck of your dreams and start enjoying it

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Architecture Buildings Carpentry Crafts & Hobbies Decks & Patios Do-It-Yourself Education & Reference Engineering Gardening & Landscaping Home & Garden

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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Of all deck books, this is the best deck book if you want to build your own deck. It has step by step instructions and clear illustrations. I built two beautiful decks with this book. I have also built a screen porch and referenced this book often to do it. If I can do it with this book, you can do it. I would give this book 6 stars if I could.

Building a Deck? Get this Book!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Don't build a boring deck because that is all you think a DIY can handle. With this book, anyone can add some architectural features. This book has the perfect mix of examples and how-to. The color photographs are fantastic. Black & Decker book series have definitely mastered the picture = 1,000 words.

Outstanding!!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I am in the midst of building my first deck which is in fact the first major home project of my life and this book is just perfect. At all levels, especially for beginners! I spent 2 weeks researching almost half a dozen deck building books before I bought this one and so far no complaints.Pros:1. Step by step directions with tons of glossy magnified photos (not sketckes but actual photos).2. Complete list of materials required before each project.3. Gradually increasing difficulty level of projects..the chapters are layed out perfectly with an individuals learning curve.4. Comprehensive chapters on how to care and repair your deck. I can already see using the care section once my deck is built.5. Includes everything on decks - design, posts, framing, decking, stairs, railing, hot tubs, levels, simple to complex designs. You name it and this book has it.Cons:The section on mixing and pouring concrete for posts is a bit thin. I also bought the Quickrete Concrete Guide, which I would also recommend highly by the way, and it has made up for this minor shortcoming. Overall a great book on deck building!!

PERFECT For Beginners

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
First off, I'm not a builder. I'm a guy with an office job who sits behind a desk all day long. I think the last thing I built was a birdhouse in third grade and it didn't even last long enough to hang it on a tree. So, I knew building a deck was a BIG project. But, this book made it SO easy! The photos are incredible. They don't use sketches and drawings, they have actual photos. The steps are easy to follow and the instructions are clear from the tools needed to the types of screws to use. If you're looking for a how-to guide on decks, this is the best one!

The complete guide to decks

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I thought this book said it all. It delivers just what you need, for information. This book is great for the first timer and for the advanced deck builder.
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