{"product_id":"black-and-decker-deck-codes-and-standards-2nd-edition-how-to-design-build-inspect-and-maintain-a-safer-deck","title":"Black and Decker Deck Codes and Standards 2nd Edition: How to Design, Build, Inspect, and Maintain a Safer Deck","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBruce Barker\u003c\/b\u003e is president of Dream Home Consultants, LLC., a building inspection and consulting firm. He has built or inspected more than 3,000 homes during his 30 years in the construction and building inspection industries. Mr. Barker is a residential combination inspector, certified by the International Code Council. He is also a licensed contractor in Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMr. Barker is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). He has served on the Board of Directors and was previously chairman of the society's national Standards of Practice Committee. He was also vice president of the North Carolina ASHI chapter. Mr. Barker is a frequent contributor of technical articles to \n\u003ci\u003eASHI Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHome Energy\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBuilder News\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. Mr. Barker is also a member of the International Code Council. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Whether you are a homeowner, a builder, or inspector, [\u003ci\u003eBLACK]DECKER Deck Codes and Standards\u003c\/i\u003e] is for you ... this excellent and valuable manual is highly recommended.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, review of the first edition \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this updated second edition, national codes expert Bruce A. Barker accurately shows how to design and build safe, long-lasting decks. Given that \n\u003cb\u003eevery year in the US more than 6,500 people go to the emergency room due to deck collapses and porch failures\u003c\/b\u003e, following Barker's careful and detailed advice is not only important for passing inspection, but for protecting against potential disaster. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing the same common-sense approach he used in his bestselling book BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners, Barker isolates the most frequent sources of trouble in deck building and \n\u003cb\u003eshows--with photos, illustrations, and commentary--exactly how to do it correctly\u003c\/b\u003e. This comprehensive reference includes: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeck safety\u003c\/b\u003e considerations and advice about permits, codes, and standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeck anatomy\u003c\/b\u003e and how the parts work together as a system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to install new and inspect existing deck\u003c\/b\u003e flashing, ledgers, stairs, guardrails and handrails, framing components, and deck posts, footings, and bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon problems and defects\u003c\/b\u003e for each deck component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA residential deck inspection checklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSample deck plans\u003c\/b\u003e for a ground-level walkout deck and a second-story walkout deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips for working with deck contractors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis updated edition is not only for DIYers who are building a brand-new deck. National deck building codes have changed significantly in the past five years. If your existing deck is more than two or three years old, you'll want this detailed but accessible volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barker, Bruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool Springs Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-02-04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e House \u0026amp; Home \/ Outdoor \u0026amp; Recreational Areas \/ General|House \u0026amp; Home \/ Do-It-Yourself \/ Carpentry|House \u0026amp; Home \/ Design \u0026amp; Construction|Technology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Construction \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Decks (Architecture, Domestic)|Design and construction|Do-it-yourself work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760388167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780760388167\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cool Springs Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67743116787993,"sku":"SP-9780760388167","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780760388167_spiral.png?v=1791621798","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/black-and-decker-deck-codes-and-standards-2nd-edition-how-to-design-build-inspect-and-maintain-a-safer-deck","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}