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Professional Deck Builder July 2008

July 2008

Features

Time-Saving Guardrails
by Mark Clement
This belt-and-suspenders approach yields sturdy, good-looking results.
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Contractor Reward Programs
by Jefferson Kolle
Manufacturers entice builders with cooperative advertising, tools, and even tickets to the races.
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Building a Stationary Dock
by Matt Gard
Use big PVC pipe to keep water out of the footer holes, opt for cordless tools, and remember to empty your pockets.
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Shapely Piers
by William Bolton
An easily built reusable form makes footings less obtrusive.
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Departments

EDITOR'S LETTER: When Readers and Advertisers Talk Back
by Andy Engel
When readers and advertisers talk back
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TRADE TALK: Changing the Code
Changing the code
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DECKING NEWS
Code committee rejects "climbability" restrictions; new heat laws in Washington; job-site table saw recalled; more
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Foundation vents; waterproofing under a porch
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EYE FOR DESIGN: Patterned Decking Showcase
Patterned decking showcase
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DECK LEDGER: You're a Business Owner ... Act Like One
by Mark Hansen
You’re a business owner ... act like one
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TOOL KIT
DeckTools 1.2 software; work gloves; scaffold brackets
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PRODUCTS
Copper shade panels; end-cut treatment; dock boards; porch planks
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DAY'S END: Outside-Rail Photo Finish
Outside-rail photo finish
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