Deck Designs: Great Design Ideas from Top Deck Designers

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Deck Designs: Great Design Ideas from Top Deck Designers
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Steve Cory
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:239
Dimensions(mm): Height 274,Width 212
Category/GenreCarpentry and woodworking - general
ISBN/Barcode 9781580114332
ClassificationsDewey:690.893
Audience
General
Edition 3rd Green ed.
Illustrations Frontispiece; Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Creative Homeowner Press,U.S.
Imprint Creative Homeowner Press,U.S.
Publication Date 1 February 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

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."

Author Biography

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.