Free Deck Building Guide from Black and Decker

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This series of illustrated online building lessons form a step-by-step guide to building a deck.

DIY Deck Builder

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Black and Decker offers plenty of reasons for you to use their great tools in your backyard. Their series of illustrated online building lessons form a step-by-step guide to building a deck.

Deck Basics

   Parts of a Deck
   Decking Patterns
   Stairways
   Railings
   Lumber
   Hardware & Fasteners
   Concrete
   Tool Basics

Design & Planning

   Planning Your Project
   Working with Building Officials
   Determining Lumber Size
   Developing Your Deck Plan
   Creating Site Drawings
   Drawing Design Plans

Deck Building

   Building Decks: A Step-by-Step Overview
   Installing a Ledger
   Locating Post Footings
   Digging & Pouring Footings
   Setting Posts
   Installing a Beam
   Hanging Joists
   Laying Decking
   Decking Materials: Alternatives to Wood
   Building Stairs
   Installing a Deck Railing
   Finishing the Underside of a Deck
   Finishing a New Deck
   Maintaining a Deck
   Repairing a Deck

Advanced Deck Building

   Advanced Construction Tips
   Building Low-profile Decks
   Constructing Multilevel Decks
   Building Stairways with Landings
   Building Decks on Steep Slopes
   Working with Angles
   Creating Curves
   Framing for Insets
   Building Railings

Deck Plans

   Understanding & Working with Plans
   High Rectangular Deck
   Rectangular Deck
   Inside Corner Deck
   Island Deck
   Wraparound Deck
   Angled Deck
   Low-Profile Deck
   Platform Deck

Deck Furnishings

   Deck Bench
   Box Planter
   Railing Planter
   Arbor

Modifying a Deck Design

   Introduction
   Changing the Height of Your Deck
   Changing Deck Size
   Changing Stairway Height
   Building on a Steep Slope

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