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)

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)

<p><strong>Be inspired by the latest deck designs from five of the country's premier deck builders!</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Over 480 photos</strong> and illustrations showcase the latest in deck designs and trends</li> <li><strong>5 deck designers</strong> are featured whose work represents five different regions of the U.S.</li> <li><strong>A detailed design guide</strong> gets you thinking like a designer so you can create the deck of your dreams</li> <li><strong>Learn construction techniques</strong> the builders have developed and perfected during years of use, including concealed fastening systems, custom railings, and creating curved decking</li> <li><strong>Imagine and dream</strong> 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</li> </ul> <p>Beautiful decks can give a major face-lift to any tired-looking home while also increasing its value. <em>Deck Designs, 4th Edition</em> 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.</p> <p>Following the format of the previous editions of <em>Deck Designs</em>, 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.</p> <p>Created for both the do-it-yourselfer and those who wish to work with professional contractors to achieve the ideal deck, <em>Deck Designs, 4th Edition</em> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>WINNER<br /><em>USA Book News</em> Best Book Award<br />Best General Home Book</strong></p>