Designing And Building A Deck

Designing And Building A Deck by L Donald Meyers. Published by Prentice-Hall Inc, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1988. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. ISBN 0132018160. LCCN 87-34046. Here's a book that takes you from the very first hazy thoughts about wanting a deck, through the mental labors of locating, designing and planning, to the physical labors of setting posts and building the structure, right down to sinking the nails into the railings and finishing the wood (if necessary). It covers construction basics, as well as design, special techniques, wood types, and structural planning. You'll find step-by-step instruction, and get valuable advice on the practicality of deck building. The book also offers many plans for good-looking decks, and shows how to adapt them to fit you own home. Illustrated with drawings, tables, and black and white photographs. 277 Pgs. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 9230.