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Deck Designs, 4th Edition: Great Design Ideas from Top Deck Designers (Creative Homeowner) Comprehensive Guide with Inspiration & Instructions to Choose & Plan Your Perfect Deck (Home Improvement)
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Product Description Be inspired by the latest deck designs from five of the country's premier deck builders! Over 480 photos and illustrations showcase the latest in deck designs and trends 5 deck designers are featured whose work represents five different regions of the U.S. A detailed design guide gets you thinking like a designer so you can create the deck of your dreams Learn construction techniques the builders have developed and perfected during years of use, including concealed fastening systems, custom railings, and creating curved decking Imagine and dream with this treasure trove of deck ideas, both general and specific, for you to pick and choose from as you design your own unique deck Beautiful decks can give a major face-lift to any tired-looking home while also increasing its value. Deck Designs, 4th Edition addresses one of the most challenging aspects of building a deck—choosing a design that works both functionally and aesthetically—by showing you the latest design trends and materials in deck building. Following the format of the previous editions of Deck Designs, the fourth edition features the work of five new deck designers whose work represents five different regions of the country: Joel Boyer works in the Chicago area; Ivan Arana hails from the Maryland/Washington, D. C., region; Barry Streett designs in the Denver area; Gustavo "Gus" de la Cruz is from central New Jersey; and Deanne and Scott Clough represent the Marin County area in California. Created for both the do-it-yourselfer and those who wish to work with professional contractors to achieve the ideal deck, Deck Designs, 4th Edition is divided into two main sections: The first provides basic design instruction on building a deck, including information on the new generation of deck materials, dealing with problem locations, creating shade and wind screens, and adding distinctive details. The second part of the book takes an in-depth look at the work of five of the country's most successful deck builders. Featuring four to five professionally-built structures from each builder, and more than 480 full-color photographs and illustrations, this book provides countless ideas for creating these beautiful additions to your home. Through drawings and photos of actual custom deck projects, you'll obtain first-hand information on what went into these truly unique decks. This comprehensive guide to planning and choosing the perfect deck offers instructions and ideas on how to design and build a deck that enhances the home, while also serving your family's needs. 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. WINNERUSA Book News Best Book AwardBest General Home Book From the Back Cover Your Comprehensive Guide toPLANNING & CHOOSINGTHE PERFECT DECK See the latest deck designs from five of the country's premier deck builders. Each company represents a different part of the country. The builders share construction techniques that they have developed and perfected during years of use, including concealed fastening systems, custom railings, and creating curved decking. A detailed design guide gets you thinking like a designer so that you can create the deck of your dreams. More than 480 photos and illustrations showcase the latest in deck designs and trends. STEVE CORY has spent more than 20 years as a deck builder and remodeler. His expertise and hands-on experience helped him compile this book as well as others on deck building and design, including previous editions of Deck Designs and Creative Homeowner's Ultimate Guide to Decks: Plan, Design, Build. "This lovely book of sample deck designs has enough variety to meet most needs and desires."—LIBRARY JOURNAL 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 Hom
