Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks: Updated 4th Edition, Includes the Newest Products & Fasteners, Add an Outdoor Kitchen (Black & Decker Complete Guide)

America ’s best-selling deck book—better than ever In this revised and expanded fourth edition of the all-time bestselling book on decks, homeowners learn, in unsurpassed detail, the process of designing, building, and maintaining a deck. Not only are all the classic deck-building techniques included, but the book also shows how to incorporate the latest contemporary options, such as how to work with eco-friendly wood and reclaimed plastic. Hiring a contractor to build a deck easily adds up to tens of thousands of dollars, but with the help of this book, readers can design and build the deck they want without the high price. For homeowners who already have a deck but are in the market to update or maintain that deck, The Complete Guide to Decks features important projects for repairs, upgrades, and major additions, such as adding full electrical service, lighting, and kitchen appliances. From design to construction, and tools, material, and planning, this is the only book consumers need to build the deck of their dreams. Karen Ellis - Library Journal Decks are a popular addition to a home, extending living space outdoors. This revised edition does an excellent job assisting a confident homeowner through nine decking projects. Photos have been updated, and planning an outdoor kitchen is addressed, but many of the projects remain the same. Gallery of inspiring decks Deck planning & design Evaluating your site Deck construction codes Determining lumber size Understanding loads Developing your deck plan Working with building inspectors How to build a deck Structural support Installing a ledger Locating post footings Digging & pouring footings Installing posts Installing beams Hanging joists Framing low-profile decks Framing multi-level decks Framing decks on steep slopes Working with angles Creating curves Framing for insets Decking Decking patterns Laying decking Stairs Building stairs Building stairways with landings Deck railings Deck railing basics Curved railings Composite railing systems Glass-panel railings Steel cable railings Copper tube railings Finishing & maintaining Your deck Cleaning, sealing & coloring a deck Finishing a new wood deck Maintaining a deck Repairing a deck Cleaning vinyl & composite Decking Deck materials & tools Footings & structural lumber Wood decking Composite decking Fasteners & hardware Metal connecting hardware Screws & nails Flashing Footing forms Specialty tools Custom deck projects A deck for entertaining A deck for livability A deck with power Hot tub deck Underdeck enclosure Ground level walkout deck Second-story walkout deck Inside corner deck Island deck Wraparound deck Angled deck Platform deck Multi-level deck Casual curve deck. America s best-selling deck bookbetter than ever In this revised and expanded fourth edition of the all-time bestselling book on decks, homeowners learn, in unsurpassed detail, the process of designing, building, and maintaining a deck. Not only are all the classic deck-building techniques included, but the book also shows how to incorporate the latest contemporary options, such as how to work with eco-friendly wood and reclaimed plastic. Hiring a contractor to build a deck easily adds up to tens of thousands of dollars, but with the help of this book, readers can design and build the deck they want without the high price. For homeowners who already have a deck but are in the market to update or maintain that deck, The Complete Guide to Decks features important projects for repairs, upgrades, and major additions, such as adding full electrical service, lighting, and kitchen appliances. From design to construction, and tools, material, and planning, this is the only book consumers need to build the deck of their dreams.