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Professional Deck Builder November/December 2007

November/December 2007

Features

Add Character With Curves
by Robert Viviano
Smart framing and a few tricks can round out your business plan.
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Synthetic Decking
by Scott Gibson
Wood substitutes cost more but promise less maintenance.
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Framing a Pergola
by Kim Katwijk
Keep it simple with a basic design, but make it elegant by using classic proportions.
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Are You a Tradesperson or a Businessperson?
by Anne W. West
Avoid common contractor money mistakes, with these tips.
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Departments

EDITOR'S LETTER
by Andy Engel
The adaptable deck builder
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TRADE TALK
Looking past the bugs on the windshield
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DECKING NEWS
Xtendex plant closes; free guide to pressure- treatment chemicals; 2007 & 2008 events; more
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Shrinking joists; ICC-ES reports
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DECK LEDGER
by Matt Gard
Getting signed contracts at home shows
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STRUCTURE
by Glenn Mathewson
Entering the commercial market
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TOOL KIT
Chalk-Rite; Smart-Bit; Pivot Square; Hitachi C7BMR circ saw
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PRODUCTS
Cellular PVC decking; Composi-Lok screws; Tigerwood; Substiwood posts; grids for bricks
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DAY'S END
by Laurie Elden
A pivotal moment in the trees
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