Professional Deck Builder: Table of Contents May/June 2008

Past Issues

What's New in Decking
by Mark Clement
More colors, textures, and materials mean more opportunities for you�to close the deal.
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Getting Started With Outdoor Kitchens
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
Capitalize on a hot trend to expand your business.
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Tips for Building By the Sea
by Robert Arnold
New England coastal weather calls for�added attention to flashing, fastening, and furnishing.
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Benches Built for Comfort
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
A curved back makes for relaxing seating.
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Creating a Safety Program
by Theresa Coleman
Plan for the worst to keep workers safe and OSHA happy.
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EDITOR'S LETTER: Those Were the Days
Those were the days
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LETTERS
Bosch riving knife; heard on PDB�s forums; more
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DECKING NEWS
Chemical-free wood decking; unsafe scaffold planks; code download; calendar of events; more
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Installing a deck without ripping boards; code-approved flashing; don�t set posts on slabs
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DECK LEDGER: Trademarks Protect Your Company's Good Name
by Diana Hanson
Trademarks protect your company�s good name
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STRUCTURE: Using the Prescriptive Residential Deck Construction Guide
by Glenn Mathewson
Using the American Forest & Paper Association�s Prescriptive Residential Deck Construction Guide
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TOOL KIT
DeWalt sliding compound miter saw; safer chisels; chalk-line anchor; tough pants
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PRODUCTS
by Scott Gibson
Under-deck drainage; screw-hole plugs; fancy risers; PVC porch decking
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DAY'S END: Urban Outdoor Living
Urban outdoor living
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