If youve ever thought of stairbuilding as a job best left to the experts, this book will change your mind. Heres all the practical know-how to build stairs to be proud of, including simple straight case stairs, an L-shaped staircase & an open-rise ladder staircase. ...

This essential reference for pros & passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design & new content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this completely revised & expanded edition collects all the latest deck-building articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, covering every aspect of deck design & construction, including the pros & cons of the newest decking materials. Building Decks guides the reader through the entire process from first footings to final finishes, sharing insider secrets that only the pros know. ...

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Tint it, polish it, stamp it with patterns, imbed it with decorative inlays, mould it into virtually any shape you can imagine, concrete offers what is so often missing in contemporary homes: timeless, handcrafted appeal. Concrete at Home brims with inspiration -and the sort of practical information you can only get from a master craftsman. ...

A great finish makes even a simple project look terrific. A failed finish can ruin the most well-built, sophisticated piece of furniture. Finishing is daunting & mystifying to many woodworkers who fear they will spoil their projects at this late stage in the process. This collection of articles from Fine Woodworking brings together the best information on all kinds of finishing techniques, from traditional, like French polish, to more modern spray finishing applications. The first part of the book covers surface preparation, including sanding & scraping. This critical step is essential to a successful finish. Subsequent sections address specific finishing challenges: choosing the best method to apply a finish, getting wood exactly the right colour with dyes & stains & staining specific woods. There is also a group of favourite finishing recipes from editors & contributors. These tried-&-true methods are nearly foolproof. Concluding the book are two chapters on troubleshooting finishing problems. ...

The book that builders, architects & students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods & the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, Rob Thallon’s Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations & field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs & stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered & composite materials & construction in high-wind areas & more. ...

Find inspiration for your next project in the pages of Furniture, a comprehensive survey of the best designs that have appeared in the pages of Fine Woodworking. The editors of Fine Woodworking looked at numerous pieces that have appeared in the magazine, then culled & compiled their favorites. The furniture found here is presented with full exploded drawings, which you can use to build or amend to your own tastes. For designers & decorators, this book will be a welcome resource when working with clients. For others, it will be like walking through a gallery. No matter which direction your tastes lean, whether you’re a designer, maker, decorator or simply someone who appreciates handcrafted work, you’ll find the same inspiration in this book that the authors have found in putting it together. ...

For over 30 years, woodworkers have turned to Fine Woodworking magazine for advice about setting up a small woodworking shop & this book collects the best workshop articles from the last 15 years. The examples chosen represent the most common type of home or small professional shop in garages, basements, small outbuildings as well as some unusual locations. Many of the articles include floor plans & drawings. Also included is advice on organising the shop, lumber & tool storage, integrated workstations & installing essential shop systems. ...

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The Laddaway Enviro Fold uses the highest quality timber from sustainable sources to bring you an ecologically friendly loft ladder that can help reduce both your carbon emissions & fuel bills. To aid installation the unit will fit snugly between standard UK 600mm joists. The Enviro Fold boasts many features including an insulated trap door with draft seals, double handrails for added safety & feet to protect & secure the ladder. Rungs/ Treads 12 Material Pine & Spruce. Usage Type Medium Duty. Warranty 1-Year Floor to Floor Height (m) 2.82 ...