1001 ideas for decks

1001 ideas for decks

Joe Provey

Book - 2007

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Subjects
Decks (Architecture, Domestic)
Decks (Architecture, Domestic) > Design and construction > Amateurs' manuals.
Published
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Creative Homeowner [2007]
Language
English
Corporate Author
Creative Homeowner Press
Main Author
Joe Provey (-)
Corporate Author
Creative Homeowner Press (-)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
288 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9781580113335
  • 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

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