Professional Deck Builder: Table of Contents January/February 2012

Current Issue

Synthetic Decking Roundup
by Paul DeGroot
WPC, capstock, cellular PVC - what does it all mean to the deck builder?
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Handling Lateral Loads
by Glenn Mathewson
You don't need to destroy interior floors to attach a deck to the house.
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Bidding and Building Large Projects
by Bobby Parks
Anticipating what can go wrong keeps profit margins intact.
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EDITOR'S LETTER: Codes and Design Freedom
by Andy Engel
Codes and design freedom
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LETTERS
Code's effect on creativity; cable-rail tips; railpost
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READERS' TIPS: Miter Saw Workstation
by Mark Clement
Miter saw workstation
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DECKING NEWS
by Laurie Elden
Deck values slide, according to the Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report
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QUESTION & ANSWER: Finding Better Treated Decking
Finding better treated decking
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DECK LEDGER: Protect Your Business From Risk
by Christopher G. Hill
Protect your business from risk
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PRODUCTS
Steel beams; waterproof membrane; capstock decking; structural screws
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DAY'S END: Laminating Ipe Curves
by Paul Johnson
Laminating ipe curves
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