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- Introduction
- Part 1. Deck Design Basics
- Chapter 1. Where to Put It
- The Importance of Exposure
- Fit Deck to Floor Plan
- The Right Height
- Maximize Your Best Views
- Ensure Privacy
- Use Natural Assets
- Tools of the Trade
- Chapter 2. Determine Size and Shape
- One-Room Decks
- Multiple-Room Decks
- Choose a Shape
- Chapter 3. Getting On and Off
- Door Options
- Folding Walls
- Stair Design
- On-Deck Traffic
- Improve Yard Traffic
- Chapter 4. What's Your Style?
- The History of Decks
- Today's Decks
- Period Pieces
- Custom Guardrails
- Railing Kits and Systems
- Skirts and Skirting
- Decking Size and Pattern
- Color Your Deck
- General Deck Lighting
- Chapter 5. Selecting Materials and Hardware
- Traditional Wood Varieties
- The Exotics
- Pressure-Treated Wood
- Synthetic Deck Materials
- Aluminum Decks
- Plywood Decks
- Posts, Beams, and Piers
- Finishing Options
- Buying Lumber
- A Primer on Fasteners
- Hidden Fasteners
- Chapter 6. Build It Safe and Sound
- Permits and Codes
- Lighting for Safety and Security
- Safer Stairs
- Deck Safety Checklist
- Whether to Build It Yourself
- Part 2. Get More From Your Deck
- Chapter 7. Raise the Comfort Quotient
- Wind Screens
- Shade Umbrellas
- Other Shade Devices
- Screened Enclosures
- Privacy Structures
- Privacy When You Want It
- Gazebos and Other Deck Structures
- Chapter 8. Outfitting Your Deck
- Deck Furnishings
- Building Deck Furniture
- Deck Storage Ideas
- Decorative Lighting
- Spas and Hot Tubs
- Ornamental Water Features
- Grill Areas and Outdoor Kitchens
- Fire Pits and Fireplaces
- Chapter 9. Deckscaping
- Integrate Deck to Yard
- Deck Planters
- Choosing Planters
- Rail Planters
- Through the Deck
- Building Around Trees
- What to Plant
- Choose Well-Behaved Plants
- Part 3. Gallery of Great Decks
- Chapter 10. Ground-Level Decks
- Chapter 11. Raised Decks
- Under-Deck Drainage Systems
- Chapter 12. Multilevel Decks
- Chapter 13. Specialty Decks
- Deck Plans
- Resource Guide
- Glossary
- Index
- Credits