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Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers
This comprehensive guide to planning and choosing the perfect deck offers step-by-step instructions on how to design and build a deck that enhances the home, while also serving the family’s needs. Deck Designs 4th Edition offers guidance for both DIY projects and for working with contractors. The first part of the book covers topics such as how to decide on a design, tips on identifying uses for the structure, and common building themes and variations. Part 2 offers readers some of the best designs from four of the top deck builders in the country. Featuring 30 professionally-built structures, more than 120 full-color photographs, and 230 color illustrations, this book provides countless ideas for creating these beautiful additions. Amenities like overhead structures, railings, benches, and planters are also detailed, making this book a complete, one-stop resource for planning and choosing a new or remodeled deck.

 

“This lovely book of sample deck designs has enough variety to meet most needs and desires.”

—Library Journal

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Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers
This comprehensive guide to planning and choosing the perfect deck offers step-by-step instructions on how to design and build a deck that enhances the home, while also serving the family’s needs. Deck Designs 4th Edition offers guidance for both DIY projects and for working with contractors. The first part of the book covers topics such as how to decide on a design, tips on identifying uses for the structure, and common building themes and variations. Part 2 offers readers some of the best designs from four of the top deck builders in the country. Featuring 30 professionally-built structures, more than 120 full-color photographs, and 230 color illustrations, this book provides countless ideas for creating these beautiful additions. Amenities like overhead structures, railings, benches, and planters are also detailed, making this book a complete, one-stop resource for planning and choosing a new or remodeled deck.

 

“This lovely book of sample deck designs has enough variety to meet most needs and desires.”

—Library Journal

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Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers

Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers

by Steve Cory
Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers
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Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers

Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Ideas from Top Deck Designers

by Steve Cory

Overview

This comprehensive guide to planning and choosing the perfect deck offers step-by-step instructions on how to design and build a deck that enhances the home, while also serving the family’s needs. Deck Designs 4th Edition offers guidance for both DIY projects and for working with contractors. The first part of the book covers topics such as how to decide on a design, tips on identifying uses for the structure, and common building themes and variations. Part 2 offers readers some of the best designs from four of the top deck builders in the country. Featuring 30 professionally-built structures, more than 120 full-color photographs, and 230 color illustrations, this book provides countless ideas for creating these beautiful additions. Amenities like overhead structures, railings, benches, and planters are also detailed, making this book a complete, one-stop resource for planning and choosing a new or remodeled deck.

 

“This lovely book of sample deck designs has enough variety to meet most needs and desires.”

—Library Journal

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781580117166
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/01/2015
Series: Home Improvement
Edition description: New
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 9 Years

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Introduction

 

Part 1: Designing Your Deck

 - Make It Easy on the Eyes

 - Make It Easy to Use

 - The Outdoor Room Approach

 - How It’s Put Together

 - The Right Materials

 - Working with a Designer and Builder

 

Part 2: Great Decks by Great Builders

(For all the pros, give a short bio; show special techniques and materials; and present five to seven decks)

 

Pro #1 (Gus De la Cruz, New Jersey)

 

Pro #2 (Joel Boyer, Illinois)

 

Pro #3 (Jamie Turrentine, Texas)

 

Pro #4 (Ivan Arana, Maryland

 

Pro #5 (Barry Street, Colorado)

 

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