Decks 1-2-3 Design, build, maintain, repair

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Published
Des Moines, Iowa : Meredith Corp c2000.
Language
English
Corporate Author
Home Depot (Firm)
Corporate Author
Home Depot (Firm) (-)
Edition
1st ed
Item Description
At head of title: Home Depot.
Physical Description
192 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780696211850
  • Chapter 1. Designing and Planning a Deck Project
  • Designing a Deck
  • Planning a Deck Project
  • Decking Patterns
  • Calculating Stairs
  • Calculating Railings
  • Drawing Building Plans
  • Estimating Materials
  • Scheduling the Project
  • Choosing Materials
  • Selecting Lumber
  • Choosing Other Materials
  • Selecting Fasteners
  • Choosing Metal Connectors
  • Basic Tool Kit: Hand Tools
  • Basic Tool Kit: Power Tools
  • Work Like a Pro
  • Using a Water Level
  • Power Miter Saw Options
  • Using a Compound Miter Saw
  • Checking Saw Blade Angles
  • Using a Reciprocating Saw
  • Chapter 2. Four Deck Projects
  • Building a Single-Level Raised Deck
  • Building a Multilevel Deck
  • Building a Low-Level Deck
  • Building a Ground-Level Deck
  • Chapter 3. Laying out a Deck
  • Installing Ledger Boards
  • On Metal or Vinyl Siding
  • On Wood Siding
  • On Stucco
  • On Masonry
  • Laying Out Footing Locations
  • Laying out a Freestanding Deck
  • Chapter 4. Digging and Pouring Footings
  • Digging Footings
  • For a Ground-Level Deck
  • Pouring Footings
  • Mixing Concrete
  • Pouring Concrete
  • Post Anchor Fasteners
  • J-Bolts
  • Wet-Insert Post Anchor
  • Precast Concrete Piers
  • Pouring Pad Footings
  • Pouring a Ground-Level Pad
  • Pouring a Raised-Level Pad
  • Chapter 5. Framing
  • Attaching Post Anchors
  • Setting Posts
  • Post Cutting
  • Cutting Posts Before Installing
  • Cutting Posts After Installing
  • Post Notching
  • Notching Across the Middle of a Post
  • Notching Across a Post End
  • Cutting an Inside Corner Notch
  • Cutting an Outside Corner Notch
  • Building and Installing Beams
  • Building Beams from 2x Lumber
  • Installing Beams on Top of Posts
  • Installing Beams at 45 Degrees
  • Installing Beams on Footings
  • Sandwiching a Beam Around Posts
  • Post Bracing
  • Installing Joists
  • Installing Interior Joists
  • Installing Blocking
  • Trimming Joists to Length in Place
  • Installing Joists at 45-Degree Angles
  • Installing Joists Around Obstructions
  • Chapter 6. Decking
  • Decking Fasteners
  • Installing Decking
  • Installing Decking at a 45-Degree Angle
  • Trimming Decking Patterns
  • Alternate Decking Fastening Systems
  • Decking Clips
  • Track System
  • Chapter 7. Building Stairs and Ramps
  • Making Stringers
  • Open Stringers
  • Closed Stringers
  • Building Traditional Stairs
  • Wrapping Stairs Around a Corner
  • Building an Access Ramp
  • Chapter 8. Railings
  • Railing Post Installation Tips
  • Installing Railings
  • Railings for Stairs at a 45-Degree Angle to Deck
  • Railing with Coated Metal Balusters
  • Chapter 9. Building Deck Accessories
  • Attaching Skirting and Fascia
  • Building Benches
  • Building a Freestanding Bench
  • Building a Built-In Bench
  • Building a Privacy Screen
  • Building an Arbor
  • Low-Voltage Lighting Installation Tips
  • Chapter 10. Deck Finishing, Maintenance, $ Repairs
  • Applying Finish
  • Cleaning a Deck
  • Deck Examination Tips
  • Repairing a Deck
  • Tearing Down an Old Deck
  • Index