{"product_id":"black-and-decker-deck-codes-and-standards-2nd-edition-how-to-design-build-inspect-and-maintain-a-safer-deck-paperback","title":"Black and Decker Deck Codes and Standards 2nd Edition: How to Design, Build, Inspect, and Maintain a Safer Deck - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce Barker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Whether you are a homeowner, a builder, or inspector, [\u003ci\u003eBLACK]DECKER \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeck 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNational codes expert Bruce A. Barker accurately shows how to design and build decks right. Given that \u003cb\u003eevery year in the US more than 120,000 people are injured by deck collapses\u003c\/b\u003e, and more than 50 die, following Barker's careful and detailed advice is not only important for passing inspection, but to protect against potential disaster. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing the same common-sense approach he used in his best-selling book \u003ci\u003eBLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners\u003c\/i\u003e, Barker isolates the aspects of deck building that are the most frequent sources of trouble and \u003cb\u003eshows--with photos, illustrations, and commentary--exactly how to do it correctly\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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 \u003ci\u003eASHI Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHome Energy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuilder News\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. Mr. Barker is also a member of the International Code Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 10.68 x 8.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985727684909,"sku":"9780760388167","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/C2M4BhXn6o9780760388167.webp?v=1776138698","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/black-and-decker-deck-codes-and-standards-2nd-edition-how-to-design-build-inspect-and-maintain-a-safer-deck-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}