Synopses & Reviews
Smart Guide: DecksThis Smart Guide shows you how to plan a deck and build one as quickly and efficiently as a professional.
More than 200 full-color illustrations
Over 30 color photographs
Clear, concise step-by-step instruction
Tips that help you save time, effort, and money
Essential information to help you add value to your home
Review
"The newest title in the outstanding "Smart Guide" series from Creative Homeowner,
Decks: Step-by-Step Projects is a straightforward, "user friendly", how-to guide to building, sprucing up, and properly maintaining decks of all sizes and functions for the home. Profusely illustrated from cover to cover with full-color photographs, meticulously detailed instructions, combined with an easy-to-follow instructional text and solid recommendations walk the reader through a wide variety of projects and tasks that range from applying fascia, to installing footings, to building designs for deck stairs,
Decks: Step-by-Step Projects is very highly recommended to any do-it-yourself enthusiast as a truly first-rate instructional guide and reference."
Source: James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review
December 2002
Synopsis
Detailed, step-by-step instructions on everything from how to lay out and set footings to framing a deck, attaching railings and stairways, and finishing a deck. 215 color illustrations and 37 color photographs.
Synopsis
Smart Guide: Decks is the essential basic guide for do-it-yourselfers interested in any deck or decking project. With how-to sequences showing, in detail, how to accurately frame and set deck footings, build stairs, add railings, and finally, protect your deck,
Smart Guide: Decks packs a lot of information into a small package.
Synopsis
Detailed, step-by-step instructions on everything from how to lay out and set footings to framing a deck, attaching railings and stairways, and finishing a deck. 215 color illustrations and 75 color photographs.
Synopsis
Readers who are looking for a basic reference guide to help them with their next decking project need look no further than the
Smart Guide: Decks. The book presents more than 200 full-color illustrations and detailed step-by-step instructions on everything from how to lie out and set footings to framing a deck, adding decking, and attaching railings and stairways to a finished deck. Advice and tips are presented in an easy, clear, concise format. Written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind,
Smart Guide: Decks covers all the basics, as well as ideas for various types of railings and decking patterns. Included are a complete tools and material section, comprehensive index, and glossary of important terms.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: PlanningBasic TermsGetting StartedPreliminary Planning ConsiderationsDrawing Final PlansGathering ToolsCarpentry Hand ToolsCarpentry Power Tools Chapter 2: FootingsExcavating, Weed Control & DamageDistributing the LoadLaying Out the FootingsDigging PostholesMixing & Pouring Concrete Chapter 3: FramingFraming BasicsInstalling the LedgerAttaching the LedgerPositioning the PostsMaking & Installing BeamsHanging the JoistsBlocking Bracing Chapter 4: DeckingDecking OptionsCalculating How Much to BuyInstalling the DeckingMaking the Final Cuts Chapter 5: StairsStair DesignDesign OptionsLaying Out the StairwayInstalling a Concrete Landing PadConstructing the Stairs Chapter 6: RailingsMaterialsRailing BasicsDesign ConsiderationsFive Typical RailingsInstalling the Railing Chapter 7: MaintenanceSealers, Preservatives & StainsAvailable ProductsApplying a Finish Chapter 8: Deck PlansDeck Designs Glossary Index