Wood decks: Materials, construction, and finishing

Wood decks: Materials, construction, and finishing by Kent A. McDonald. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780935018776.

This manual contains over 40 color photos, numerous tables, and more than 50 scale drawings of various deck construction details, offering an invaluable resource for designers, new homebuilders, remodelers, and home owners who design, construct, repair, or maintain wood decks. Subjects covered include 1) span tables for deck design, 2) unbiased information on the dos and donts of deck design and construction, 3) essential information on the properties of various wood species used in deck construction, 4) detailed discussion of proper materials and application techniques for finishing wood decks, and 5) step-by-step examination of proper procedures involved in inspecting and maintaining wood decks.