decks (architecture, domestic)

"Black & Decker home improvement library." Explains how to plan, build, and finish your deck.

Offers illustrated instructions on how to design, plan, prepare for, and construct a deck; and includes a selection of deck plans with materials lists.

Shows techniques, materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice, and hundreds of color illustrations for building decks, porches, and patios.

An illustrated guide to building decks, discussing site selection and planning, as well as material selection; and demonstrating the techniques of building the understructure, laying decking, adding stairs, railings, and seating, and making other improvements.