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Tables of Contents for Decks
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
PART ONE: PLANNING AND DESIGN
Design Your Deck
6
16
Planning a Design
7
1
Design Considerations
8
1
How You Will Use Your Deck
9
5
Enhancing House and Yard
14
5
Design Challenges
19
2
Alternative Deck Locations
21
1
Develop Your Plans
22
12
Making the Drawing
23
1
Forgiving Designs
24
2
Planning Considerations
26
1
Basic Terms
26
1
Plan to Avoid Waste
27
1
Plan the Framing
28
2
Decking Size and Patterns
30
1
Planning Stairways
30
1
Railing and Benches
31
1
Final Drawings
31
3
Plan The Job
34
8
Elements of Job Planning
35
1
Who Will Do the Work
36
2
Planning the work Space
38
1
Permits and Inspections
39
1
Realistic Scheduling
40
2
PART TWO: TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Gathering Tools
42
8
Tools for Building Decks
43
1
Excavations and Concrete
43
1
Measuring and Layout
44
2
Cutting and Sanding
46
2
Fastening Tools
48
1
Accessories
49
1
Materials
50
14
Lumber
51
2
Lumber Species
53
6
Lumber Defects
59
1
Concrete
59
1
Fasteners
60
3
Hardware
63
1
PART THREE: CONSTRUCTION
Construction Techniques
64
12
Measuring and Marking
65
1
Cutting with a Circular Saw
66
4
Nailing
70
2
Drills and Screw Guns
72
1
Decay-Resistant Design
72
1
Laying Out and Cutting Curves
73
3
Footings
76
10
Distributing the Load
77
1
Site-Work
77
2
Laying Out the Foundation
79
1
Footing Types
80
2
Digging Postholes
82
1
Pouring Concrete
83
3
Ledgers, Posts, and Girders
86
18
Framing Basics
87
1
Sizing and Spacing Frame Members
87
1
Preparing the Ledger
88
4
Attaching the Ledger
92
2
Positioning the Posts
94
4
Making and Installing Girders
98
6
Joists
104
16
Making Modular Layouts
105
1
Using Practical Tools
105
1
Framing Hardware
106
1
Special Case
107
1
Installing Joists
108
1
Bracing
109
3
Building around Trees
112
2
Bridging
114
2
Decking a Slab
116
2
Roof Decking
118
2
Decking
120
12
Decking Options
121
2
Estimating Materials
123
1
Installing the Decking
124
6
Fascia Boards and Skirting
130
2
Stairs
132
14
Design Options
133
3
Installing a Platform
136
1
Installing a Landing Pad
137
1
Stairway Layouts
138
4
Building the Stairs
142
4
Railings and Benches
146
14
Basic Choices
147
1
Leveling
147
1
Materials
147
2
Design Choices
149
2
Design Options
151
1
Installing Railings and Balusters
151
6
Benches
157
3
Finish and Maintenance
160
6
Sources of Deterioration
161
1
Coatings
162
1
Finishing Products
163
1
Applying Finish Coatings
164
2
PART FOUR: PROJECTS
Deck Plans
166
19
Low-Platform Deck
167
5
Raised-Railing Deck
172
4
Canopy-Covered Deck
176
9
Glossary
185
1
Resource Guide
186
2
Index
188