This book is ideal for anyone either wanting to know how to build decks or pergolas. Easy to follow instructions cover every procedure, from designing and drawing an acceptable plan for councils, basic terminology and timber qualities such as stress rating, to constructing the post-supports, attaching decks or pergolas to the house and methods of handrailing.
This book contains industry prepared tables which cover footing sizes, posts, bearers, joists, deck fastening, handrailing, rafters and battens. With all new tables plus deck constructions in bush fire localities.
