Decks, Porches, and Patios (Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Series)

by Time-Life Books and Time-Life Books Books, Time-Life|Editors

Book Overview

Time Life's most popular how-to guides for the home owner are now completely updated for the '90s with up-to-the minute codes, tools, tips, and techniques. Highly illustrated with step-by-step... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0783538502
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Time-Life Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.5" x 9.0"

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CHAPTER 1. REPAIRS AND REFURBISHMENTS: Resuscitating Screens; Extending the Life of Wood Structures; Making Repairs in Concrete CHAPTER 2. RUSTIC DECKS AND ELEGANT PORCHES: A Simple Deck; Stairs to a Low-Lying Deck; Decks for the Second Story; Custom Details for a Singular Deck; Spacious Porches with a Choice of Views; The All-Important Stairway; A Hip Roof a Wraparound Porch; Ceilings and Railings CHAPTER 3. PATIOS OF BRICK AND CONCRETE: Patterns to Set in Sand or Mortar; Bricks without Mortar; Groundwork for a Concrete Slab; Pouring and Finishing Concrete; A Curved Bench Beside a Free-Form Patio; Brick or Flagstone Set in Mortar; The Many Possibilities of Tile CHAPTER 4. INCREASING THE COMFORT QUOTIENT: Adding Screens to Bugproof a Porch; Shade for a Hot Summer's Day