Ultimate Guide: Decks

by Steve Cory

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. Ultimate Guide to Decks, 4th edition: 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. Further inspiration comes from dozens of deck designs and ideas the author has gathered from four of the nation's top deck designer/builders. Finally, three different deck projects, complete with plans and materials lists, are included so that even a novice can create a finished deck with this complete guide.

Genres: Home Improvement

368 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This didn't clarify the process of building atop my 12' x 12' concrete slab. I got bogged down trying. Christopher, my son-in-law took over, and has now built 4 decks and has become extremely proficient at planning and execution.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

This deck book is mostly if you are rich. There doesn't seem to be any average joe projects in here.