Decks : Plan, Design, Build,9781580111485

Decks : Plan, Design, Build

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ISBN13: 9781580111485
ISBN10: 1580111483
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-02-01
Publisher(s): Creative Homeowner Pr
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Summary

Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes today as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Decks: Plan, Design, Build leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck, whether as a do-it-yourself project or working with a contractor. Hundreds of step-by-step color photographs highlight the clear, concise, and friendly text. The author provides helpful advice on generating ideas, selecting materials, and using tools as he leads the reader through the complete process. Three different deck projects, complete with plans and materials lists, are also included so even a novice can create a finished deck with this complete guide.

Author Biography

Author Steve Cory resides in Chicago and has spent more than 20 years as a deck builder and remodeler. In addition to authoring Creative Homeowner's Deck Designs (ISBN: 1580110703, $16.95, 2000), he has been a contributing writer on several other books. Steve resides in Chicago, IL.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8(14)
Planning and Design
Gallery of Design Ideas
14(4)
Designing Your Deck
18(22)
Beginning Your Design
20(2)
Choosing a Design
22(8)
Improving House and Yard
30(6)
Design Challenges
36(3)
Overlooked Deck Locations
39(1)
Developing a Plan
40(22)
Making the Drawings
42(4)
Forgiving Designs
46(2)
Planning Reminders
48(2)
Basic Terms
50(2)
Plan to Avoid Waste
52(2)
Plan the Framing
54(4)
Decking Size and Pattern
58(1)
Planning Stairways
59(1)
Railings and Benches
59(1)
Final Drawings
60(2)
Step-By-Step Projects
Drawing an Elevation
44(18)
Planning for Construction
62(18)
Planning the Job
64(2)
Who Will Do the Work?
66(3)
Organizing the Work Area
69(1)
Permits and Inspections
69(4)
Realistic Scheduling
73(3)
Tools and Materials
Gallery of Materials
76(4)
Deck Building Tools
80(12)
Tools for Building Decks
82(1)
Excavation and Concrete
83(1)
Measure and Layout
83(3)
Cutting and Sanding
86(2)
Fastening Tools
88(3)
Accessories
91(1)
Materials For Decks
92(22)
Lumber
94(4)
Lumber Species
98(3)
Lumber Defects
101(2)
Synthetic Decking
103(1)
Concrete
103(1)
Fasteners
104(2)
Deck Hardware
106(4)
Step-by-Step Construction
Gallery of Design Ideas
110(4)
Building Techniques
114(18)
Measuring and Marking
116(2)
Cutting With a Circular Saw
118(8)
Nailing
126(2)
Drills and Screw Guns
128(1)
Decay-Resistant Design
128(2)
Laying Out And Cutting Curves
130(2)
Step-By-Step Projects
Cutting Rabbets and Dadoes
123(8)
Cutting Corner Curves
131(1)
Footings and Foundations
132(16)
Distributing the Load
134(1)
Site Work
134(4)
Laying Out the Foundation
138(3)
Footings
141(3)
Digging Postholes
144(1)
Pouring Concrete
145(3)
Step-By-Step Projects
Removing Shrubs
135(1)
Removing Sod
136(1)
Preparing a Gravel Bed
137(1)
Laying Out Lines
138(7)
Mixing Concrete
145(1)
Building Piers
146(2)
Framing Support Members
148(26)
Framing Basics
150(1)
Sizing and Spacing Frame Members
150(4)
Preparing the Ledger
154(5)
Attaching the Ledger
159(2)
Positioning the Posts
161(6)
Making and Installing Girders
167(7)
Step-By-Step Projects
Removing Siding
152(7)
Installing Ledgers on Wood
159(1)
Installing Ledgers on Stucco
160(1)
Placing Raised-Deck Posts
160(4)
Anchoring Posts
164(2)
Establishing Post Height
166(1)
Making and Setting a Built-Up Girder
167(2)
Packing Out Girders
169(1)
Making Spaced Girders
170(4)
Deck Joists
174(24)
Modular Layouts
176(2)
Using Practical Tools
178(1)
Framing Hardware
178(3)
Special Cases
181(1)
Installing Joists
182(2)
Bracing
184(4)
Building Around Trees
188(1)
Bridging
189(3)
Framing For a Curved Section
192(2)
Decking Over a Slab
194(3)
Roof Decking
197(1)
Step-By-Step Projects
Setting the Inner Joist
179(1)
Setting the Outer Joist
180(3)
Setting Joists
183(1)
Trimming Joists
184(3)
Setting the Header Joist
187(3)
Installing Bridging
190(1)
Aligning Joists
191(7)
Installing Decking
198(18)
Decking Options
200(5)
Estimating Materials
205(1)
Installing the Decking
206(7)
Fascia Boards and Skirting
213(3)
Step-By-Step Projects
Laying Out Decking Boards
202(2)
Deck Board Spacing
204(3)
Installing Decking
207(1)
Edge Trimming
208(3)
Breadboard Edging
211(1)
Installing Fascia
212(3)
Installing Skirting
215(1)
Adding Stairs
216(18)
Design Options
218(4)
Installing a Platform
222(2)
Installing a Landing Pad
224(2)
Stairway Layouts
226(3)
Building the Stairs
229(5)
Step-By-Step Projects
Framing a Platform
220(3)
Setting a Platform
223(1)
Platform Post Details
224(3)
Stringer Layout
227(1)
Installing Solid Stringers
228(2)
Setting Carriages
230(4)
Railings and Benches
234(18)
Railings: Basic Choices
236(1)
Railing Materials
236(2)
Railing Basics
238(1)
Railing Design Choices
238(1)
Railing Design Options
239(3)
Installing Railings and Balusters
242(6)
Benches
248(4)
Step-By-Step Projects
How to Make Posts
242(2)
How to Install Rails
244(2)
How to Install Balusters
246(4)
Installing Deck-Top Benches
250(2)
Finish and Maintenance
252(8)
Sources of Deterioration
254(1)
Coatings
254(3)
Finishing Products
257(1)
Applying Finish Coatings
258(2)
Step-By-Step Projects
Renewing a Wood Deck
256(2)
Repairing Damaged Deck Edges
258(2)
Deck Plans
260(20)
Low Platform Deck
262(5)
Raised Railing Deck
267(4)
Canopy-Covered Deck
271(9)
Resource Guide 280(2)
Glossary 282(2)
Index 284(3)
Photo Credits 287

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