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The world's best-selling deck book - fully updated, better than ever!
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Dozens of unique ideas for custom decks
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Includes new projects for improving existing decking, and working with eco friendly and recycled materials
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900 photos and illustrations accompany expert advice and step-by-step advice and instructions from an expert in decking
Publishers Description:
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.
About the Author:
Chris Marshall is the author of dozens of books and hundreds of magazine articles on fine woodworking. He is a contributing editor at The Woodworker's Journal.
Our Comments:
If you have read the publishers description above then you will have realised that this is an American title. This is a good thing because the Americans know a thing or two about deck building. This excellent book will show you how to build a deck properly; using the right materials and the correct techniques.
In our opinion this is the best deck building manual on the market and well worth the money, especially if you have never built a deck before.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Creative Publishing International (January 2009)
ISBN-10: 158923412X
ISBN-13: 978-1589234123
Dimensions: 269 x 211mm
Illustrations: 900 colour
