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Deck codes + standards : how to design, build, inspect + maintain a safer deck / Bruce A. Barker.

Black + Decker (other title)
Deck codes and standards (other title)
Deck codes plus standards (other title)
Barker, Bruce A., (author.).

Summary:

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: 9780760388167
  • ISBN: 0760388164
  • Physical Description: 127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Edition: 2nd edition.
  • Publisher: Beverly, MA, USA : Cool Springs Press, 2025.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 124) 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 -- About the author -- Index.
Subject:
Decks (Architecture, Domestic) > Design and construction.
Decks (Architecture, Domestic) > Standards.
Do-it-yourself work.
Genre:
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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