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Professional Deck Builder March 2008

March 2008

Features

Profitable Curved Benches
by Scott Smith
Place slats on edge and flex to create distinctive seats without steam bending or laminating.
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Wiring for Low-Voltage Lighting
by Cliff Popejoy
Your clients enjoy their deck every day. Install the right lighting and they'll love it after dark, too.
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Framing a Deck With Big Timbers
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
Sharpen up your chainsaw skills and call in the engineer.
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Siding for Deck Builders
by Mike Guertin
Reusing what you remove keeps the job green — and saves the trouble and expense of matching the finish.
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Excel Spreadsheet Basics
by Kathy Slivka
An expert outlines an easy way to track job costs on your computer.
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Departments

EDITOR'S LETTER: At Least You Get to Work Outside
by Andy Engel
At least you get to work outside
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LETTERS
Code violations; fighting stereotypes
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DECKING NEWS
Post bracket withstands 500-pound sideload; nail prices up; calendar of events
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Splices in built-up beams; priming a porch in winter; uniform stairs
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EYE FOR DESIGN: Adding an Al Fresco Shower
by Ron Cascio
Adding an al fresco shower
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DECK LEDGER: Four Rules for Buying Ads
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
Grab clients with a Yellow Pages ad
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TOOL KIT
by Greg Burnet, James Kidd
DeWalt drill-driver kit; Toro skid steer; Starrett protractor; Stanley Bostitch nailer
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PRODUCTS
Tempered-glass railings; vinyl decking; soy-based wood preservative; fence brackets
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DAY'S END: Reshaping the Stair
by Laurie Elden
Reshaping the stair
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