The complete guide to decks.
Contributors: Black & Decker Corporation (Towson, Md.); Creative Publishing International.
Edition: Updated 3rd ed.
Publisher: Creative Pub. International
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781589234123
Subjects: Decks (Architecture, Domestic) -- Design and construction -- Amateurs' manuals
Other titles: Black & Decker, the complete guide to decks
Description: "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.
Notes: At head of title: Black & Decker.

"Includes the newest products & fasteners; add an outdoor kitchen."

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