Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Decks 7th Edition: Featuring the latest tools, skills, designs, materials & codes

by Cool Springs Press

Overview

Find inspiration in new designs 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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760371534
Publisher:	Cool Springs Press
Publication date:	03/22/2022
Series:	Black & Decker Series
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	433,082
Product dimensions:	10.70(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER™ they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.

Table of Contents

The Complete Guide to Decks

Introduction 7

Gallery of Inspiring Decks 9

Deck Planning+Design 19

Evaluating Your Site 20

Deck Building Codes 22

Determining Lumber Size 30

Understanding Loads 32

Developing Your Deck Plan 35

Working with Building Inspectors 40

Deck Materials + Tools 43

Structural Lumber 44

Wood Decking 46

Nonwood Decking 48

Fasteners + Hardware 50

Metal Connecting Hardware 52

Screws + Nails 56

Flashing 58

Footings 59

Specialty Tools 60

How to Build a Deck 63

Building a Deck: A Step-by-Step Overview 64

Structural Support 69

Installing a Ledger 70

Locating Post Footings 78

Digging + Pouring Footings 84

Installing Posts 90

Installing Beams 96

Hanging Joists 102

Decking 109

Decking Patterns 110

Laying Decking 112

Stairs 125

Building Stairs 126

Deck Railings 135

Deck Railing Basics 136

Curved Railings 154

Composite + PVC Railing Systems 160

Glass-panel Railings 162

Steel Cable Railings 164

Advanced Framing Techniques 167

Framing Low-profile Decks 168

Framing Multilevel Decks 170

Framing Decks on Steep Slopes 176

Working with Angles 182

Creating Curves 186

Framing for Insets 192

Custom Deck Projects 195

Underdeck Enclosure 196

Runoff Gutters 203

Boardwalk Deck on a Slab 206

Floating Octagon Island Deck 210

A Deck for Entertaining 218

Deck Accessories 227

Low-voltage Lighting 228

Deck Planters 230

Privacy Screen 234

Deck Benches 238

Deck Skirting 244

Finishing + Maintaining Your Deck 247

Cleaning, Sealing + Coloring a Wood Deck 248

Finishing a New Wood Deck 250

Maintaining a Deck 252

Repairing a Deck 254

Cleaning Vinyl + Composite Decking 260

Deckbuilding Glossary 264

Metric Conversions 266

Resources 268

Photo Credits 268

Index 269