
Decks
David Toht(Author)
Taunton Press Inc
Published on 14. February 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-63186-450-6 (ISBN)
Description
Building a deck is one of the most popular outdoor projects for home DIYers. The job takes time and effort, but if you have some basic carpentry skills and the right tools, and you work slowly and safely, you can produce a great-looking deck that you can be proud of. Author Dave Toht takes you through every step of the way, from design and planning, choosing tools and materials, installing footings and ledgers, framing, installing decking, building stairs and railings, and adding benches, planters, and other built-ins. The heart of the book is a step- by-step guide to building four different types of deck - a patio deck; a first-story deck; a raised deck and a multi-feature deck - which include a range of decking and railing types and special features. The book concludes with a chapter on deck maintenance and repair.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Connecticut
United States
Illustrations
29 full colour illustrations, 745 photographs
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
885 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63186-450-6 (9781631864506)
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Person
Dave Toht, a former contractor with decades of hands-on experience, fondly remembers his first house in the Midwest. Built in 1854, that house was loaded with opportunities for caulking, glazing, weatherstripping and insulating. He has written or edited more than 60 books on home repair and remodeling.