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Professional Deck Builder March/April 2007

March/April 2007

Features

Installing Cable Railings
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
Two specialty tools and a few techniques expand your design options.
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Maintenance & Restoration of Wood Decks
by Everett Abrams
Add a profitable sideline to your business with a pressure washer and some chemical know-how.
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Estimate Like a Pro
by Bob Kovacs
Tips from a full-time estimator will help you produce fast and accurate quotes.
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Don't Build Decks That Rot
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
To extend deck life, eliminate pockets that catch water and debris.
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Departments

EDITOR'S LETTER
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TRADE TALK
One-man decking crew sells hard, builds right in West Coast market
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DECKING NEWS
Adding a deck pays off; EPA rejects ACC; TimberSIL update; truck-storage Web site; more
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Sap-oozing knotholes; bolting ledgers to brick veneer; insects and pressure-treated wood
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EYE FOR DESIGN
by Elaine Laney
Five ways to incorporate a stair
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DECK LEDGER
by Diana Hanson
Get to know your financial advisers
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TOOL KIT
Muro FDVL 41 auto-feed screw gun; Gomboy handsaw; Plumb-Rite; Diablo saw blade
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PRODUCTS
Ledger brackets; glulams; PVC flashing; clear deck fasteners; stains and sealers
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DAY'S END
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