All new, up-to-date designs and content are packed into this must-have edition for professional builders, remodelers, and passionate amateurs. Filled with advice and how-to knowledge from the finest builders in the country, All New Building Decks gets you started from the ground up by taking you through every step from sizing your footings to design ideas for optimizing your view. Begin with tried and true advice for choosing the best materials, then follow step-by-step instructions, depicted in 350 colorful photographs and clear illustrations, to build a gorgeous custom deck for your home. All the details are covered from Bright Ideas for a Well-Lit Deck, Deck Refinishing, Railing Retrofits, how to Make an Old Deck Safe and even building Decks that Stand Up to Wildfire! All of Fine Homebuilding's proven tips and techniques will help you build a safe, secure, and beautiful dream deck.