| Professional carpenter and deck builder Scott Schuttner takes you step by step, detail by detail, through the entire deck-building process.
You will learn how to:
- Develop your own design ideas and turn them into well-engineered plans
- Select the right lumber, fasteners and finishes
- Build a framework that's plumb, square and solid
- Make planters, stairs and seating work efficiently without sacrificing quality
To help you get started, a 16-page photo gallery gives you over 40 inspiring examples of superb deck designs.
Table of Contents
Introduction— Chapter 1 Designing a Deck; Chapter 2 Building Materials; Chapter 3 Foundations; Chapter 4 Framing; Chapter 5 Putting Down Decking; Chapter 6 Railings; Chapter 7 Stairs, Benches and Other Accessories; Chapter 8 Finishing and Maintenance; Resource Guide; Index. |
