The Complete Guide to Decks: A Step-By-Step Manual for Building Decks

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This new, revised edition contains the most current information on deck materials, techniques and building codes.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

DECK BASICS
Deck-building Glossary | Decking Patterns | Stairways | Railings | Lumber | Other Deck Materials | Hardware & Fasteners | Concrete | Tool Basics

DESIGN & PLANNING
Planning Your Project | Working with Building Officials | Determining Lumber Size | Understanding Loads | Developing Your Deck Plan

BASIC DECK BUILDING TECHNIQUES
Building Decks: A Step-by-step Overview | Installing a Ledger | Locating Post Footings | Digging & Pouring Footings | Setting Posts | Installing a Beam | Hanging Joists | Laying Decking | Building Stairs | Installing a Deck Railing | Enclosing the Underside of a Deck | Finishing a New Deck | Maintaining a Deck | Repairing a Deck

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Advanced Deck Features | Advanced Construction Tips | Building Low-Profile Decks | Constructing Multilevel Decks | Building Stairways with Landings | Building Decks on Steep Slopes | Working with Angles | Creating Curves | Framing for Insets | Building Railings

DECK PLANS
Rectangular Deck | High Rectangular Deck | Inside Corner Deck | Island Deck | Wraparound Deck | Angled Deck | Low-profile Deck | Platform Deck | Multilevel Deck | Casual Curved Deck

DECK ACCESSORIES
Deck Bench | Integral Deck Bench | Box Planter | Railing Planter | Arbor

DECK WIRING

Index | Resources

The Complete Guide to Decks: A Step-By-Step Manual for Building Decks