Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - How to deck book

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shw104
05-03-08, 02:05 PM
Looking for a how-to deck construction book for DYI'ers... any suggestions??

Thanks

hondacr250
05-03-08, 06:33 PM
Black & Decker ---The complete guide to decks. it is very good have used it several times.
mango man
05-03-08, 08:15 PM
take a look at this

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/collections/deck-planning-guide.aspx

ChipJ29
05-05-08, 10:13 AM
I used the how-to book from Home Depot and found it very informative. I think it is called "decks, patios and porches".
lefty
05-05-08, 06:55 PM
And I'm sure Sunset has one too. Try looking at B. Dalton's or Barnes & Noble.
shw104
05-11-08, 10:54 AM
Any good software packages for working up drawings and details??

Found a number on the web but haven't seen anyone w/experience with them.