The Complete Guide to Decks : A Step-by-Step Manual for Building Decks (Black & Decker Complete Guide) (Black & Decker Complete Guide) | 
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Publisher: Creative Publishing international
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 115365
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 1589232003
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.893
EAN: 9781589232006
ASIN: 1589232003
Publication Date: June 1, 2005
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The Complete Guide to Decks is the most comprehensive, useful manual for building and maintaining decks available to homeowners, containing detailed chapters on ideas, planning, repair and maintenance, and accessories. Expanded to 320 pages, this edition now includes complete plans and directions for 10 complete decks, and also includes directions for additional deck accessories, including the installation of low-voltage lighting systems, built-in bench seats, an integrated overhead arbor, wood-sided privacy walls and decorative railings.
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 A brief comment June 20, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The last time I did much carpentry was 30 years ago, so not being much of a carpenter, I'm having a deck built for me, but I still wanted to get some information on how its done, so I'd have some idea of what to look for in a well designed and built deck, and how to maintain it. This book was fine for that. It covers all the basics, the different parts of the deck, siting the deck, materials to choose from, design ideas, important things to consider, plus of course how to actually go about building a deck. I learned that many decks these days are actually more of a particle board or composite material, which is low maintenance, which lasts longer and is easier to maintain. I had always liked the idea of a cedar or redwood deck but decided that the other material was the way to go. It doesn't have the nice grain of natural wood, but better resists stains, water, and the elements. Overall, a helpful book, especially for a beginner with not much previous knowledge and expertise. I also liked the book: Building a Deck: Expert Advice from Start to Finish. These two books were the best of the many that I looked at.
 very informative April 1, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A great book for deck building. My only complaint is there was a bit too much info on the exotic style decks that can be built. More regular first time info would have been helpful. Overall though a great book for the price.
 Still looking February 10, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was ok, but I was still left longing for something more comprehensive, with more examples and more pictures.
Great book to get you started on a deck September 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After reading this book, I was able to build my own 22 by 12 ft. deck. It contains lots of plans for various deck types with lots of pictures showing you how to do everything from cuts to bolting. I couldn't have built my deck without it.
Excellent guide for all levels September 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book contains all the essential information to build a great deck. It even specifies parts for the decks that they show from top to bottom to help you get an idea of how much a deck may cost. The pictures are especially nice (glossy and clear in the meaning). I recommend this deck book for people of experience levels ranging from the dead beginner to the high intermediate.
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