Building Decks
Techniques for building basic to sophisticated decksHere's the hands-on information you need to build any kind of deck-- from the most basic to the most sophisticated.On this tape, professional carpenter Scott Schuttner builds two decks--one a simple, single-level deck that demonstrates the basic principles of deck construction; the other a custom wraparound deck complete with stairs, planters and built-in seating. At each step of the deck-building process, you see firsthand how Schuttner uses his proven, professional techniques to get high-quality results. For example, Schuttner shows you how to: dig and pour footings install leak-free ledgers build framework that's square, level and solid make planters, stairs and built-in seating install strong, good-looking railings apply finishes No matter what your skill level, seeing Schuttner at work will help you tackle your next deck project with confidence, This tape is a companion to Schuttner's book, Building and Designing Decks.