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Professional Deck Builder May/June 2007

May/June 2007

Features

Elevated Decks
by Bobby Parks
Engineering, slow work conditions, and safety issues add up to high bids for high decks.
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Low-Cost Deck Drainage
by Scott Smith
Landscape membrane and off-the-shelf gutters keep the space below new and existing decks dry.
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Make Your Family's Business Thrive
by Anne W. West
Growth, communication, and estate planning are key to long-term success.
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Footings From New England To California
by Andy Engel
Builders across the land reveal their tricks to supporting decks.
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Rod Railings
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
With steel rods and stock rails, you can build a safe and profitable balustrade.
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Departments

EDITOR'S LETTER
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TRADE TALK
Building inspector reports on decks
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DECKING NEWS
New pressure treatment; dig-safe number; purple cows; free deck-connection guide; more
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Railing connections and 500-pound sideloads; notching posts; lab testing rail posts
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EYE FOR DESIGN
by Elaine Laney
Warming a chilly deck
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DECK LEDGER
Sales kit to go; applying the golden rule
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TOOL KIT
Heat forming blankets; radius-cutting saw blade; cordless impact drivers; joist holder; more
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PRODUCTS
EZ Stairs; composite-deck repair; USP Gold Coat connectors; Yorkshield 106 PT flashing; more
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DAY'S END
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