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Design Software, Ideas to Build a Deck, Deck Building, Deck Photos
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Deck Constructions, Woood Decks, Deck Lighting, Deck Furniture,
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The Home Depot Decks 1-2-3
It's
easy to build the deck you've always wanted with the design inspiration
and step-by-step directions in Decks 1-2-3, a practical guide from
the experts at The Home Depot. Any do-it-yourselfer will appreciate
the detailed photography, tips from the pros and 50 easy-to-follow
projects that expand outdoor living options. The book starts with
a chapter on designing and planning decks to help you determine
what features you want for your deck, estimate and select materials,
schedule the project and calculate stair and railing measurements.
It also helps you create the right foundation for your deck by completing
projects on how to dig and pour footings. Projects in the framing
chapter walk you through building the deck's structural support,
including posts, anchors, beams, and joists. For a professional
finish, the book shows how to install decking and how to choose
the best fasteners. Decks 1-2-3 highlights projects for building
stairs, ramps, railings and deck accessories, such as skirting,
privacy screens and benches. Don't miss the handy reference to maintain
existing decks, with advice on how to clean and refinish surfaces
and make common repairs.
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Home
Depot Decks 1-2-3
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Start-to-Finish Decks
A
new deck adds to the value and enjoyment of your home. It can
also be a source of savings and pride when you build it yourself.
Ortho's Start-to-Finish Decks takes you through the entire process,
from planning to completion. Whether you build or buy your deck,
this book will give you a better understanding of what you need
and of how everything fits together.
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Start
to Finish Decks
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Stanley Building Decks
Stanley
Building Decks shows you how to:
* Design a deck to enhance the appearance, usefulness, and enjoyment
of your home
* Master the building skills needed for your project
* Construct basic deck designs and adapt them to your needs and
site
* Add stairs, railings, benches, planters, and other custom features
Simple,
detailed steps guide you through each project.
* More than 400 photos and illustrations present clear instructions.
* Directions written in understandable, everyday language provide
all the information you need for great results
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Building
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Complete Decks
Complete Decks is your guide to creating the perfect outdoor living
space. All the details, along with inspiring photos and step-by-step
planning, and the expert advice of Better Homes and Gardens®,
will guide you through the entire process.
Find
fresh ideas for creating an inviting, attractive deck.
Evaluate your site to create the best deck plan for your yard.
Understand the materials, from concrete footings to decking and
finish options, that go into building a deck.
Build a deck that's strong and long lasting.
Choose the details that make your deck safe, enjoyable and attractive.
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Complete
Decks
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All About Decks
Practical
how-to for designing and building a deck. Over 152 step-by-step
illustrations with clear instructions and photographs. You'll
find a variety of deck ideas to personalize a new home or update
an old one! Learn how to select the best location and style for
your new deck.
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All
About Deckss
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The Complete Guide to Building Decks
This
book is fabulous for anyone who wants to build a deck but doesn't
know where to start. My husband and I used this book to build a
deck even though we had never built anything this complex before.
After looking over the detailed pictures (not drawings) and easy
descriptions, we constructed a 16'x22' deck with angles.
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Deck
Designs: Plus Railings, Planters, Benches
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A Portfolio Of Unique Deck Ideas
I
wanted a book with lot's of color pictures that showed different
deck styles and accents so I could design my own custom deck.
If your looking for something for design ideas or to show to your
contractor, this is the book for you. I also picked up "A
Portfolio of Deck Ideas" to go with it.
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The complete Guide to Building Decks
This
book is a substantive revision of America's best-selling deck-building
book. At 304 pages and with more than 650 photos, this book is
an all-inclusive source of tips, techniques, and instructions
for building decks. In this important revision, construction techniques
have been altered to reflect latest building code requirements
and building practices, and additional projects have been added.
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Ideas for Great Patios and Decks
This book has great picture to inspire. Mostly upscale patios,
swimming pools, and a few decks. There is some practical information
in the front and back on construction. A good book to decide what
you want so that you can hire the job(s) out. This book is for
the person with good taste and the money to go for it.
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Building Porches and Decks
The
For Pros By Pros titles are compilations of articles from Fine
Homebuilding magazine, selected by the editors of the magazine
and organized by subject. New articles from recent issues of the
magazine have been added to this edition of Building Porches and
Decks. Updated and redesigned throughout, this book gives builders
the very best and current information.
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Better Homes and Gardens Deck & Patio Planner
Too
many books give you the (literal) nuts and bolts on how to build
a deck. This is one of the few books that serve as an inspiration
about what kind of deck to build. It get my coveted "Dogear"
award because I had bookmarked so many pages of great photos and
ideas. Combine this "inspiration" book with a "nuts
and bolts" book and you'll be well on your way to having
a great deck.
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Complete Deck Book
This
book has great picture to inspire. Mostly upscale patios, swimming
pools, and a few decks. Great designs. Check it out.
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Outdoor Rooms
Outdoor
Rooms is a beautiful guide to some of the best terraces, porches,
patios, gazebos, sunrooms, and garden rooms created by designers,
architects, landscapers, and homeowners. It presents spaces both
small and large, in the city, in the country, and at the beach.
It also includes a chapter on the best in furniture, lighting,
accessories, and materials. It is an inspirational look at what
one can do to create beauty and comfort in any outdoor space.
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Decks, Porches, and Patios
The
book opens with a revised portfolio section to help readers gain
ideas, then moves to design and planning information. Next are
comprehensive sections on basic and advanced deck-building techniques,
followed by a chapter that shows tep-by-step procedures for building
seven popular deck designs. As a bonus, the book includes a chapter
on popular deck accessories, and also shows how to modify a deck
design for a truly custom look.
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Deck Planner
A
perennial best seller, this new edition has been "decked
out" with brand-new designs. More than just an idea book.
Includes everything from an outdoor family gathering spot to
an outdoor hideaway, and much more! Easy to build and less expensive
than additions, decks are the most cost effective improvement
for the average homeowner. * From basic single-level to elaborate
multi-level decks, you'll find a plan to fit every home and
skill level.
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The Complete Guide to Decks
This
book has great step by step instructions on how to build a deck
in general. It also has several start to finish guides (with good
pictures) for specific kinds of decks, and the special stuff you
do for those.
The one complaint I would have is that the deck was tailored to
building a deck with a cantilevered beam. I was building a corner-post
deck, and some of the examples didn't show both.
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Portfolio Of Deck Ideas
Most
complete guide I've seen Tons of photos, very good step by step
instructions. Great for the begineer to intermediate DIY'er. However,
be sure to check your local building codes before making any plans.
It will save you a lot of money. This book (like most deck building
books) are written with people in the North Eastern US in mind.
Readers in the South East don't need such deep footers for example.
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Advance Deck Building
The
book had good pictures and several good ideas on how to create an
advanced deck. It is well written and easy to follow. This book
includes multi-level, decks with angles or curves, low profile decks,
etc.
However, they assume that you are an advanced deck builder and gloss
over many of the basics. They do have a basic deck building book
by the same company that they recommend, although I haven't seen
it anywhere.
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Decks & Patios for Dummies
Beckstrom,
a nationally known home-remodeling and improvement expert, has
put together an A-to-Z book about pretty near everything one needs
to know about planning and building decks and patios: the choices
of materials, tools, finishes, and accessories like planters,
decorative railings, and more.
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Design Ideas for Decks
This
book is a substantive revision of America's best-selling deck-building
book. At 304 pages and with more than 650 photos, this book is
an all-inclusive source of tips, techniques, and instructions
for building decks. In this important revision, construction techniques
have been altered to reflect latest building code requirements
and building practices, and additional projects have been added.
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Sunset Deck Plans
Here is a collection of professionally designed decks that homeowners
with average skills can build. Colorful, detailed construction
drawings, a materials guide, and suggestions on adapting the plans
to different situations make this a practical, easy-to-use outdoor
building guide.
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Decks: Planning, Designing, Building
This
comprehensive do-it-yourself guide shows you how to improve your
home by adding a deck-from start to finish. - More than 450 photographs
and easy-to-read text feature safe, long-lasting building methods.
- Over 150 color drawings present key construction details. -
Parts 1 and 2 give you advice on generating ideas, selecting materials,
and using tools. - How-to sequences in Part 3 take you step by
step through layout, building, and finishing. - Part 4 provides
three deck plans.
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Decks: Plan, Design, & Build
With
this book, even the novice builder can build a deck that fits
the yard. Step-by-step instructions lead the reader from laying
out footings to adding railings. A bonus section includes plans
and materials lists for three deck designs. Over 500 drawings
and photographs.
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Deck Planner
Here
is a collection of professionally designed decks that homeowners
with average skills can build. Colorful, detailed construction
drawings, a materials guide, and suggestions on adapting the plans
to different situations make this a practical, easy-to-use outdoor
building guide.
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Great Decks Furnishing
Now
there's one convenient book that provides simple, detailed plans
for the most popular basic decks and furnishings. You get complete
plans and hundreds of step-by-step photos for seven different
decks, as well as complete directions for the most-sought accessories,
including mix-and-match benches, planter boxes, arbors, railings,
and staircases.
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