Contents: Repairs and refurbishments (p.6). Resuscitating screens (p.8)
Extending the life of wood structures (p.11)
Making repairs in concrete (p.16)
Rustic decks and elegant porches (p.18). A simple deck (p.20)
Stairs to a low-lying deck (p.30)
Decks for the second story (p.34)
Custom details for a singular deck (p.44)
Spacious porches with a choice of views (p.52)
The all-important stairway (p.64)
A hip roof for a wraparound porch (p.66)
Ceilings and railings (p.76).
Contents (cont.): Patios of brick and concrete (p.78). Patterns to set in sand or mortar (p.80)
Bricks without mortar (p.82)
Groundwork for a concrete slab (p.88)
Pouring and finishing concrete (p.96)
A curved bench beside a free-form patio (p.101)
Brick or flagstone set in mortar (p.102)
The many possibilities of tile (p.106)
Increasing the comfort quotient (p.112). Adding screens to bugproof a porch (p.114)
Shade for a hot summer's day (p.120)