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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 6th edition

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 6th edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to build a custom deck that is both beautiful and compliant with the latest national building codes. This updated edition covers new design trends, eco-friendly materials like composite and recycled plastic products, and crucial structural guidance to ensure a sturdy framework. With comprehensive chapters on planning, materials, support, stairs, railings, finishing, and maintenance, it provides clear, step-by-step instructions and inspiring project ideas for DIY enthusiasts.
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This book is ideal for homeowners with limited DIY experience who want to build or renovate a deck that is safe, stylish, and sustainable. It also suits design enthusiasts and anyone keen on using modern, low-maintenance materials while adhering to up-to-date building regulations.

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The newest edition of Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks is a step-by-step manual that incorporates changes to national codes, developments in DIY deck building, and fresh deck design trends.

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Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams! Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly.

That's why there's a new edition of the bestselling Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design.

Calling attention to composite deckboards and railings, as well as other PVC products made from recycled plastic, the new materials systems featured in this book are environmentally friendly, easy to work with, rot resistant, and very low maintenance.

Whether you opt for manufactured deck products or wood, the success of your project depends upon a sturdy deck undercarriage. Accomplishing this isn't difficult, but building the framework requires that you have the latest information on building codes.

In recent years, these codes have changed significantly, affecting everything from post diameter to allowable joist hangers to railing height and even the size of concrete footings.

Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks is the only DIY deck book that's fully updated to conform to the latest codes.

Chapters covered in the book include:

  • Deck Planning & Design
  • Deck Materials & Tools
  • Structural Support
  • Decking
  • Stairs
  • Railings
  • Accessories
  • Finishing & Maintaining Your Deck
  • Custom Deck Projects
  • Gallery of Inspiring Decks

Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Decks offers complete step-by-step photos and instructions, so even homeowners with limited DIY experience are assured of a deck that meets their needs.

So, don't wait any longer; build the deck of your dreams and start enjoying it!

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ISBN: 9781591866657

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Cool Springs Press

Edition: Sixth Edition

Illustration: 718 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

About the Author

The editors and publishers at Cool Springs Press have combined their decades of experience to create more than 30 best-selling classics on gardening, landscaping, home repair, and remodeling. With the added expertise of the United States' most knowledgeable Do It Yourself writers and photographers, our state and local gardening books are tailored to specific regional environments across the country, while our renowned series of foolproof home improvement books have long been trusted on both the bookshelf and the job site. View our full catalog at CoolSpringsPress.com or connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/CoolSpringsPress), Twitter (@CoolSpringsDIY), or Pinterest (pinterest.com/CoolSpringsDIY).

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