Deck Designs: Great Design Ideas from Top Deck Designers, All New 3rd Edition

by Steve Cory

Overview

Deck Designs, 3rd Editionshows readers the latest design trends and materials in deck building. Following the format of the best-selling Deck Designs, the all-new edition features the work of four new deck designers whose work represents four different regions of the country.Created for both the do-it-yourselfer and the those who wish to work with a professional to achieve the ideal deck, Deck Designs, 3rd Editionis divided into two main sections. The first provides basic design instruction on building a deck, including information on the new generation ofdeck materials, dealing with problem locations, creating shade and wind screens, and adding distinctive details.The second part of the booktakes an in-depth look at the work of four of the country's most successful deck builders. Through drawings and photos of actual custom deck projects readers will obtain first-hand information on what went into these truly unique projects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580114332
Publisher:	Creative Homeowner Press
Publication date:	02/01/2009
Series:	Home Improvement Series
Edition description:	Third
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Steve Cory is a deck builder, remodeler, and author. His books include the first edition of Deck Designs as well the Creative Homeowner title Decks: Plan, Design, Build. He lives and works in Chicago.

Table of Contents

IntroductionPart 1:Designing Your DeckThe Design ProcessSitting PrettyDesigning Outdoor RoomsUnderstanding the PartsProtecting Your DeckDecking MaterialsPart 2: Meet the BuildersDecksouth: John LeaOpen to the WorldSecond-Story Deck with Gently Bowed FrontNosing Into the YardThree Elegant RoomsUpstairs Deck with a Couple of TwistsLong and TallFine Decks, Inc.: Clemens JellemaDeck Plus IslandLow and SleekA Balcony and Entry-Porch ComboA Restful RetreatA Deck with WingsTall and NeatMaking the Most of a Small SpaceFinishing TouchesDeck Builders Inc.: Kim KatwijkA Big Deck with a Big ViewStylish EntryDouble CurvedFloating PlatformsKeyhole ShapeA Deck Plus a Sunken LoungeCurved DeckingClassic Designs, Inc.: Shawn MillerSheltered or OpenA Cheery RamblerA Redwood BeautyBarbecue CounterA Two-Level DeckDressing Up Composite DeckingWood and Stone VerandaResource GuideGlossaryIndexPhoto CreditsMetric Equivalents