How to Build your own Deck

In this manual the author shows you exactly how to design and build new decking. It takes you through each step, from preparing the site to securing the last board.

This eBook contains complete instructions on how to create beautiful decking projects and it's a blueprint for building garden decks.

There are also detailed photographs and drawings of the various stages of building genuine decks for real customers. These diagrams will show you exactly how to build your deck and the pitfalls to avoid.

Many of the decking craftsmen who have contributed to this eBook are members of trade associations such as: The Guild of Master Craftsmen, The Timber Decking Association, and the Buy With Confidence Council. All of which ensures you can build your deck to a similar high standard of work and care, while keeping your eye on important features like safety and beauty.

Building the Perfect Garden Deck!

The contents include photos, diagrams, and instructions on many projects, including:

  Building wooden decking in hardwood, softwood, or composite

  Preparing the chosen site for the decking

  Building high decks or raised decks and decks with curves

  The tools and equipment required to build professional decking

  Building multi-level decks with patterned decking boards

  How to support decking joists; when to use beams and posts

  Building simple steps for decking projects

  How to best attach the decking boards to the sub-frame

  How to securely attach a sub-frame to prevent movement in the deck

  How to design a deck that is attached to your house or free-standing

  All types of garden, pool, and hot-tub decking

  Available software to help in the design of your deck

  Tips on spacing the joists for best performance and long-life for your decking

  The best way to prevent weeds from growing beneath your deck.

...and much more!

What You Get...

This new Decking Manual includes 94 photos and 72 illustrations and drawings, all in colour!

You get a 10MB eBook in PDF format you can read on any computer. Click the link below to read some sample pages:

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You get Trade Secrets and Expert Knowledge from professional decking builders in the eBook.

You can reduce the cost of your building materials and save thousands in decking builder fees and charges, when you use this manual to build your own decking.

You get pages of invaluable Internet links to decking and timber Websites, where you can source materials and equipment, and find more decking information.

Lisa & Martin Saved over £2,900

Take a look at the decking built by Lisa and Martin after reading this eBook—and read what they have to say in their letter to us...

Hi, We have built our deck and your e-book certainly did give us some great ideas and a lot of help in construction.

We found the photographs impressive and useful. Our decking consumed 170 sq metres of decking boards...our deck extends from the side of our cottage, by the conservatory, to the entire back of the cottage. There are some photographs of our new decking attached. Kind regards, Lisa & Martin [Nottingham]

Stuart Watson Saved £3,600

Take a look at the decking built by Stuart after reading this Decking Manual—and read what he wrote to us....

Hi, It was a major piece of garden reconstruction, and when it was complete, the main feature was the raised garden decking.

Your "Garden Decking" eBook was the inspiration and it was a great help through every stage; from initial design to final finishing touches!

Kind regards, Stu Watson (Berkshire)

Nigel Brown Saved £2,500

Take a look at the decking built by Nigel after reading the Decking Builder's Manual...

Hi, Attached is a small sequence of the deck's development from planning to completion.

All thanks to your Website and Decking eBook! We are now hoping for some sun to enjoy our many, many hours of effort.

Nigel Brown (Bristol)