All New Building Decks [Paperback]

All pros on deck in the completely new edition ofAll New Building Decks.Its 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 youve 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 dos and donts 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 atFine 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  theres lots of ground to cover in your decks 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 wont 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 will3.