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Professional Deck Builder September/October 2007

September/October 2007

Features

Deck Finishes
by Scott Gibson
Be prepared for regular maintenance no matter what finish you choose.
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Ledgers on Challenging Walls
by Andy Engel
What to do when standard details don't work.
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Labor Costs
by Bob Kovacs
Five steps to accurate and dependable estimates.
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Making and Using a Water Level
by Joe Stoddard
Get $4,000 accuracy - for $25.
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Departments

EDITOR'S LETTER
by Andy Engel
Of forums and archives and CB radios
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LETTERS
Sistered joists; post attachment; cable railing
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DECKING NEWS
Drug- and alcohol-use study; Superfund cleanup of wood-treatment plant; 2007 events; more
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Guardrails vs. handrails; rotting treated wood
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EYE FOR DESIGN
by Elaine Laney
Fending off sun, wind, and nosy neighbors
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DECK LEDGER
by Bobby Parks
Boost profits with upgrades
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TOOL KIT
Hilti Combihammer; Super Pencil; Knaack ladder rack; Werner leveling ladders
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PRODUCTS
Post bases; decking spacers; outdoor-kitchen modules; cable connectors; more
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DAY'S END
by Laurie Elden
A porch for all hours
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