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    Building a Deck - For Beginners
    Building a Deck - For Beginners
    Building a Deck - For Beginners
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    Building a Deck - For Beginners

    By John Nanto

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    "Building A Deck, For Beginners" is for anyone wanting to build their own deck at home.

    Whether you want a large deck or a small deck you can find the job overwhelming if you haven't got the right instructions and advice to hand.  This book gives you simple to follow guidance so that you can avoid the common mistakes people make when building a deck at home.

    You will discover practical advice, tips and techniques so that you can determine exactly what you need, set a budget and create an amazing looking deck at home, quickly and easily!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShaharm Publications
    Release dateDec 9, 2015
    ISBN9781519919489
    Building a Deck - For Beginners
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    John Nanto

    John Nanto is a freelance writer that has worked behind the scenes on many different books for bestselling authors. He is now writing strictly for himself, on the topics that he most enjoys. Home renovation, finance, money management and dating are his areas of expertise, so you can be sure to get the very best information from his growing range of practical, life enhancing books.

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      Building a Deck - For Beginners - John Nanto

      Introduction - Why You Need To Build A Deck

      A deck is something that you will want to build if you want to extend your living spaces from the inside of your home to the outdoors. With a deck, you literally have a platform where you can do all sorts of things, alone or in the company of family and friends.

      Imagine being able to host outdoor barbecue parties and drinks. If not that, then imagine being able to enjoy your cup of coffee under the stars. Feels good, doesn't it? And it is all because you took the time and the money to build a deck.

      But socializing aside, there is one very good reason why you need to build a deck:  having one actually increases the value of your home. So, when it is time to sell, you can get profit from a better valuation of your home.

      A deck project may seem daunting, but really, it’s manageable with the right guidance. In this book, we’re going to guide you through the deck-building process, from planning and designing, building, to maintenance. This book contains exhaustive information on the construction techniques and materials you need. It also contains information on the building codes you need to deal with before building. It also walks you through the best practices that directly affect construction.

      Since each chapter builds on the previous, make sure to read from cover-to-cover and to take notes while you’re at it.

      In the Deck Planning And Design section, we will inspire you with the different types of decks so you can design one on your own. Then we teach you how to assess your site and design your deck. You will learn about the basics - the materials, tools, and techniques you will need.

      In the Building Your Deck section, we focus on the actual building work. We cover topics such as building a strong foundation and structural support, laying the decking, constructing the stairs and railings, installing the lighting, and apply the perfect finish.

      When you apply what we teach you in this book and spend some time and money building a deck, you should be able to build the perfect deck in no time at all.

      All About Decks 101

      When it comes to planning and designing your deck, there are only two things you need to consider: Imagination and budget (or budget and imagination, depending on your personality). You might think you can save money by building a small deck, but actually, building small becomes an expensive undertaking if you don’t use your deck.

      That said, let your imagination roll and draw up the general design of your deck and write a baseline budget. While you can’t cut corners with the foundation and structural integrity, you can settle for cheaper alternatives to the lighting or railing, and other things that go into the aesthetics of the deck.

      There are many types of decks out there, and in this section we will go over some of them.

      * Multi-level decks

      A multi-level deck is best for making the most of a slope. This type of

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