Building a Deck (Build Like A Pro)

By Scott Schuttner

Book Overview

The definitive guide to building the most popular exterior construction project there is, Building a Deck walks you through the entire process of creating a quality, custom deck: from the planning stages, through construction, to the custom details that can make your deck one of a kind. This is pro-level information carefully explained and presented so that a serious do-it-yourself can tackle building a deck with confidence. In this edition of Taunton's Build Like a Pro series, home builder and carpenter Scott Schuttner shares his tried-and-true techniques as well as a host of alternative methods, all in step-by-step detail, to create a clear and thorough resource for serious do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike. This book will bring you: valuable advice on the practical side of building and design issues that will save you time and money in-depth information on the trickier parts of the construction process, such as building foundations in severe climates, special structural considerations, and customizing the deck professional tips and trade secrets for nearly every step of the process This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561584797
• ISBN13: 9781561584796
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.1" x 10.8"