Black & Decker Deck Codes & Standards: How to Design, Build, Inspect & Maintain a Safer Deck

I've learned so much!!!

I bought this book to make sure that I build my deck correctly and to code. The information in it is solid and the pictures are great! The only problem is now I can’t look at a deck without critiquing it. It’s amazing how many decks are build incorrectly. Just about every deck how-to on YouTube and Pinterest makes some kind of mistake. Usually incorrect attachment of the beam to posts or ledger board mistakes.

So much information.

I'm in the process of redecking a 25 year old deck. This book was by far the best of the three i purchased for this project. It goes into details on the new codes as well as why the code has been strengthened so that you can upgrade your deck while you are modernizing it. I actually bought a second copy to loan to a friend that is also rebuilding his deck at the same time since i didn't want to share my copy.

This book provides plenty of pictures and descriptions of how decks should be built. Would like to have span and load tables included.

This is a great book until you start looking at the deck that was installed on your house by someone else. Yeah....code, what code? the Bro Code? I bought this book because I was going to construct a deck off a shed and build a potting area, but then looked at what was already on my home built in 2005. I found 8 issues in the blink of an eye. This book covers everything, but always check your local building code....and get that permit.

Does give descriptions but lacks in some areas

I love this book. It took all the nervousness about building a deck away. Now i have all the confidence i need to accomplish this task with

Good book, still reading before I plan a deck.

don't Mention Modern Composite Decking Methods

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These B&D books have always been comprehensive well written. Great help when planning your project.