Timber Decking: the professionals' manual

Patrick Hislop

ISBN 10: 1900510529 / ISBN 13: 9781900510523

Published by TRADA Technology Ltd, 2006

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev4585040631

Synopsis:

Timber decking is the definitive professional guide for decking designers and builders. Highly illustrated with over fifty colour photographs and diagrams, it includes updated information on commercial decking, handrails and timber species. It provides best practice design and practical guidance to ensure deck longevity and desired performance. The popularity of outdoor living today is reflected in the increasing numbers of external sitting and dining areas associated with individual houses and commercial pubs and restaurants. Many of these open air spaces are in the form of wooden decks which are easy and quick to build, require less groundwork than masonry construction, whilst also providing long life and an attractive structure. A significant expansion over recent years has been in the use of decking for large areas of public open spaces and the availability of durable hardwoods with full environmental certification has been a strong influence in this market. Timber decking provides professional designers and deck builders with the knowledge to exploit the advantages of timber and avoid the potential pitfalls. It addresses design, both of the complete deck and of individual components, and covers timber specification and selection, construction and finishing treatments. Cleaning and maintenance recommendations ensure continuing performance. A list of timber species commonly used in decking includes data on properties and performance. Sets of span tables for deck boards, joists and beams provide preliminary design information although detailed structural design should be undertaken for individual decks.

About the Author: Written by experts at the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA), an internationally recognised centre of excellence on the specification and use of timber and wood products.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Timber Decking: the professionals' manual
Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition