Table of Contents

Introduction 6 Part 1: Tools, materials and techniques 8 Planning and preparation 10 Tools 12 Materials 14 Foundations 16 Building frames 18 Laying deck boards 20 Detailing and finishing 22 Part 2: Projects 24 Traditional boardwalk 26 Japanese engawa sidewalk 30 Decking steps 34 Circular patio 38 Country walk path 42 Tree-ring patio 46 Planter tubs 50 Decking tile patio 54 Garden decking with steps 58 Bench seat 62 Adirondack chairs 66 Tree-ring seat 70 Japanese bridge 76 Split-level decking 82 Riverside decking 88 Glossary - Suppliers - Conversion Chart - Index

Promotional Information

Alan and Gill Bridgwater are the authors of "Step-by-Step woodwork for the garden", "Quick and Easy Projects for the Weekend Carpenter", "On the Shelf" and "In the Box".

About the Author

Alan and Gill Bridgewater have gained an international reputation as producers of woodworking and DIY books on a range of subjects, including furniture-making, hand tool techniques, woodcarving and woodturning. They have written more than 50 highly successful books to date and also write for various DIY magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. They are authors of the Step-by-Step Woodwork for the Garden and the woodworking titles Quick & Easy Projects for the Weekend Carpenter, On The Shelf and In The Box, all published by New Holland. They live in Battle, East Sussex.