Decks and Decking: 15 Step-by-step Projects - Quick and Easy Ideas to Enhance Your Garden (Weekend DIY S.) - Hardcover

Bridgewater, Alan; Bridgewater, Gill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184330063X ISBN 13: 9781843300632

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

As an extension of your living space a deck can have many functions: a place to entertain, a private spot for sun lounging or reading, a children's play area as well as the ideal spot for the container gardening enthusiast. With basic carpentry skills and a standard toolkit, any homeowner can construct a durable deck for the garden. This guide is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, construct and maintain your ideal deck using decking tiles, or a fixed structure complete with railings, steps and balustrades. With the weekend carpenter in mind, each of the 15 step-by-step projects are easy to construct and require little DIY expertise. An introductory chapter covers everything you need to know on tools, materials and techniques, including setting posts, joining timber and fastening, as well as finishing and maintenance, while the projects themselves give inspiration and guidance on creating the right decks.

About this title

About the Author

Alan and Gill Bridgewater have gained an international reputation as producers of woodworking and DIY books on a range of subjects, including furniture-making, hand tool techniques, woodcarving and woodturning. They have written more than 50 highly successful books to date and also write for various DIY magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. They are authors of the Step-by-Step Woodwork for the Garden and the woodworking titles Quick & Easy Projects for the Weekend Carpenter, On The Shelf and In The Box, all published by New Holland. They live in Battle, East Sussex.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184330063X
• ISBN 13: 9781843300632
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96