A certified residential combination inspector and building code expert provides essential guidance for designing and building safe decks with photos and illustrations, addressing common issues with updated codes and ensuring your deck meets inspection standards while preventing potential disasters.
Record details
ISBN:0760388164
ISBN:9780760388167
Physical Description:127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm print
Edition:2nd edition.
Publisher:Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2025.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 120) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Is my deck safe? -- What is a deck? -- Deck anatomy -- Flashing -- Attaching a deck ledger to the house -- Deck stairs -- Guardrails and handrails -- Deck framing -- Deck posts, footings, and bracing -- Residential deck inspection checklist -- Appendix 1: Sample deck plans -- Appendix 2: Tips for working with deck contractors -- Appendix 3: Major deck and balcony failures in the news, 2001-2016 -- References -- Resources/Photo credits -- Metric conversions.
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