All pros on deck in the completely new edition of All New Building
Decks. It's the ideal time to start thinking about your deck - either
the one you already have that you want to fix up, or the one that you've
been dreaming of building. Either way, All New Building Decks -
the hot-off-the-press new edition of the bestselling favorite - will
walk you through the steps, materials, and do's and don'ts for taking on
your deck-building project.
Get more tips, more advice, and more deck projects you can easily take
on. All New Building Decks, a fresh collection of best advice from
the experts at Fine Homebuilding, is deep with up-to-date content for
designing and building a deck for your home. Our pros take you through
every step of the process including:
- Tools and Materials: From hardware to fasteners, flashing to
finish, this section covers everything you need to tackle your deck
project.
- Deck Design: Create a small but elegant deck, take advantage of
the natural views, build a porch with a roof deck, add in decorative
inlays, and cull the brightest ideas for lighting.
- Deck Framing: Loads, footings, frames with steel - there's lots of
ground to cover in your deck's frame. This section will also show you
how to make an old deck safe as well as clue you into the "Top 10
Deck-Building Mistakes" so you won't fall into them!
- 400 Photographs and Illustrations: if a picture paints a thousand
words, imagine what 400 will do! Follow along, get inspired, and let
the step-by-step approach get you to your finished product easier than
you thought.
- PLUS! Gain quick access to everything you need to know about
railings and stairs; benches, planters, and decorative borders; custom
sizing and details; and more.
Get started now and, in no time, your beautiful deck will be the key
location for memorable parties and barbeques, lazy days with a good
book, and an outdoor paradise where you can simply enjoy the season at
hand. With the site-tested tips and techniques that Fine Homebuilding
is known for, All New Building Decks will help you build the safe,
secure, and beautiful deck you deserve.
