The Complete Deck Book is the only guide you`ll need to design your dream deck, select materials, build it (or be an informed supervisor), and even repair and maintain it. Whether you`re starting from the ground up or revamping an existing deck, this new edition of a Sunset bestseller will motivate you with an image gallery of stunning decks from around the country. Includes practical how-to advice, step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions, and detailed plans for building your choice of 16 state-of-the-art deck projects, all of varying degrees of difficulty.