Black & Decker the Complete Outdoor Builder · From Arbors to Walkways · 150 DIY Projects by CPi, Editors of -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

INTRODUCTION PLANNING

Building Materials Lumber Metals & Plastics Cast Blocks Natural Stone Concrete Mortar Estimating & Ordering Materials Basic Tools Power & Rental Tools Masonry Tools Fasteners & Hardware Codes & Courtesies Measuring Challenges Drawing Plans

WALKWAYS, PATIOS & STEPS

Loose-fill Pathway Stepping Stone Path Flagstone Walkway Mortared Flagstone Concrete Walkway Simulating Flagstone in Concrete Simulating Brick & Stone in Concrete Acid Staining Concrete Coloring Concrete Garden Steps Brick Paver Landing Brick Paver Patio Exposed Aggregate Patio Tiled Patio Tiled Step Landing

FENCES & WALLS

Fence Lines Posts Poured Footings Board & Stringer Fence Panel Fence Picket Fence Post & Rail Fence Composite Fence Chain Link Fence Brick & Cedar Fence Brick Archway Stone & Rail Fence Framed Trellis Wall Mortared Block Wall Interlocking Block Retaining Wall Poured Concrete Wall Dry Stone Wall Mortared Stone Wall Stone Moon Window Brick Garden Wall Basic Gates Chain Link Gate Trellis Gate

DECKS

Basic Techniques Construction Codes Determining Lumber Size Understanding Loads Step-by-Step Overview Installing a Ledger Locating Post Footings Digging & Pouring Footings Installing Flashing Installing Posts Installing Beams Hanging Joists Laying Decking Building Stairs Installing Railings Compositie Railing Glass-panel Railing Steel Cable Railing Fasteners & Hardware Second-story Walkout Deck Ground-level Walkout Deck Casual Curve Deck Wraparound Deck Low-profile Deck Platform Deck Multi-level Deck

PORCHES

Planning & Designing Porches Anatomy of a Porch Step-by-Step Overview Basic Techniques Attaching Ledgers & Installing Posts Installing Joists Installing Porch Floors Installing Beams & Trusses Installing Sheathing & Fascia Installing Step Flashing Wrapping Posts & Beams Finishing the Cornic & Gable Installing the Soffits & Ceilings Building Railings Porch Screen Porch Screen Kit

SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS

Basic Construction Techniques Anatomy of a Shed Building Foundations Wooden Skid Foundation Concrete Slab Foundation Concrete Block Foundation Concrete Pier Foundation Framing Floor Framing Wall Framing Roof Framing Roofing Fascia & Sheathing Asphalt Shingles Metal Roofing Cedar Shingles Siding & Trim Plywood Siding Trim Doors & Windows Prehung Doors & Windows Simple Storage Shed Lean-to Tool Bin Service Shed Kit Sheds Hard-sided Greenhouse A-Frame Greenhouse

ACCESSORIES & RECREATION STRUCTURES

Children’s Play Structure Tree House A-Frame Swing Set with Climbing Wall Raised Garden Bed Fire Pit Outdoor Kitchen Brick Barbecue Garden Pond & Fountain Free-form Mediation Pond Backyard Putting Green Arbor Classical Pergola

Conversion Charts Resources Photography Credits Index

← Prev
Back
Next →

← Prev
Back
Next →