Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 7th Edition

Featuring the latest tools, skills, designs, materials & codes

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Pub Date Mar 22 2022 | Archive Date Mar 17 2022

Quarto Publishing Group – Cool Springs Press | Cool Springs Press

Home & Garden | Reference

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Be inspired by new design and follow the latest codes as you custom build the deck of your dreams.

Architecture, building codes, and design are not static; they change constantly. That’s why there’s a new edition of the best-selling BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks, incorporating updates to national building codes, as well as new developments in building materials and design. Calling attention to composite deckboards and railings, as well as other PVC products made from recycled plastic, the new materials systems featured in this book are environmentally friendly, easy to work with, rot resistant, and very low maintenance.

Whether you opt for manufactured deck products or wood, the success of your project depends upon a sturdy deck undercarriage. Accomplishing this isn’t difficult, but building the framework requires that you have the latest information on building codes. In recent years, these codes have changed significantly, affecting everything from post diameter to allowable joist hangers to railing height and even the size of concrete footings. BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks Updated 7th Edition is the only DIY deck book that’s fully updated to conform to the latest codes.

Chapters covered in the book include:

Deck Planning & Design
Deck Materials & Tools
Structural Support
Decking
Stairs
Railings
Accessories
Finishing & Maintaining Your Deck
Custom Deck Projects
Gallery of Inspiring Decks

BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Decks Updated 7th Edition offers complete step-by-step photos and instructions, so even homeowners with limited DIY experience are assured of a deck that meets their needs. So, don’t wait any longer; build the deck of your dreams and start enjoying it!

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9780760371534
PRICE	$27.99 (USD)
PAGES	272

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Marta L, Media/Journalist

Incredibly useful, my hubby shall start to make one as soon as the spring hits us.
All well explained, lots of examples, options, projects.
Great one!

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Annie B, Reviewer

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 7th Edition is a reformat and a re-release update of the classic reference by the editors of Black & Decker. Due out 22nd March 2022 from Quarto on their Cool Springs Press imprint, it's 336 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats (ebook format available now).

One thing that characterizes these Black & Decker reference guides is the uniform logical layout. The books are streamlined and information is grouped thematically in chapters - so the relevant info is easy to find and easy to use. The introduction includes a solid overview over safety and working safely setting up level and stable structures, design and implementation (obviously very important). The following chapters build on one another: decking, stairs, railing, advanced framing, customization, accessories (lighting, planters, privacy screens, etc), and finishing and maintenance.

The emphasis throughout is on clearly written information which is correct, up-to-date, and safety conscious. Tutorials are accompanied by step by step instructions and photos. Materials and tools are clearly labeled and listed in bullet lists throughout the text. Measurements throughout (as well as standards for code-work) are given in American standard (no metric measurement equivalents are given - but the editors have included conversion charts in the appendices).

Five stars. This is a great resource for DIYers and homeowners, and would be a good choice for school and public library acquisition. All the books in this series are well written, accessible, and safety conscious. Taken as a whole, the collection is invaluable for homeowners and smallholders who want to be proactive in improving and maintaining their properties. When I moved away from home, decades ago, my dad gifted me one of the early B&D general repair manuals. I still have it.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.