Portland Public Library

The complete guide to decks

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The complete guide to decks

213846656

"Teaches the process of designing, building and maintaining a deck. Includes the latest contemporary options, such as how to work with eco-friendly wood and reclaimed plastic"--Provided by publisher

Gallery of inspiring decks -- Deck planning & design -- Evaluating your site -- Deck construction codes -- Determining lumber size -- Understanding loads -- Developing your deck plan -- Working with building inspectors -- How to build a deck -- Structural support -- Installing a ledger -- Locating post footings -- Digging & pouring footings -- Installing posts -- Installing beams -- Hanging joists -- Framing low-profile decks -- Framing multi-level decks -- Framing decks on steep slopes -- Working with angles -- Creating curves -- Framing for insets -- Decking -- Decking patterns -- Laying decking -- Stairs -- Building stairs -- Building stairways with landings -- Deck railings -- Deck railing basics -- Curved railings -- Composite railing systems -- Glass-panel railings -- Steel cable railings -- Copper tube railings -- Finishing & maintaining your deck -- Cleaning, sealing & coloring a deck -- Finishing a new wood deck -- Maintaining a deck -- Repairing a deck -- Cleaning vinyl & composite decking -- Deck materials & tools -- Footings & structural lumber -- Wood decking -- Composite decking -- Fasteners & hardware -- Metal connecting hardware -- Screws & nails -- Flashing -- Footing forms -- Specialty tools -- Custom deck projects -- A deck for entertaining -- A deck for livability -- A deck with power -- Hot tub deck -- Underdeck enclosure -- Ground level walkout deck -- Second-story walkout deck -- Inside corner deck -- Island deck -- Wraparound deck -- Angled deck -- Platform deck -- Multi-level deck -- Casual curve deck

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