The Dock Manual: Designing/Building/Maintaining - Couverture souple

Burns, Max

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1580170986 ISBN 13 : 9781580170987

Editeur : Storey, 1999

Synopsis

Add value and enjoyment to your waterfront property by building your own dock. From analyzing your shoreline and choosing an appropriate design to accessorizing with decorative trims, Max Burns covers every aspect of dock construction. Providing illustrated step-by-step instructions with complete materials and tools lists for 10 distinct docks, Burns also offers expert advice on different types of ramps and winterizing techniques. Encouraging you to get out on the water, this guide will inspire you create the dock of your dreams.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Max Burns is the author of The Dock Manual and winner of seven Canadian National Magazine Awards for his writing. Burns lives in Ontario, Canada.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

The essential ingredient for full enjoyment of your river, lake, pond, or oceanfront property.

If you're fortunate enough to own waterfront property, you know that a dock is essential for realizing maximum value and enjoyment of that land. Now you can build your own dock, or repair an existing dock, with this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide -- the only book devoted exclusively to residential docks.

The Dock Manual contains 10 complete plan for stationary and floating docks -- each with materials and tool lists, and simple, illustrated construction techniques. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for analyzing your shoreline and choosing the right dock for your needs.

You'll refer to The Dock Manual throughout the year for expert advice to help you:

* Make repairs and upgrades

* Winterize your dock

* Build angle, roller, and stair ramps

* Paint, stain, and treat your dock

* Deter and repair decay to wood and plastic

* Incorporate design options like trims and colors

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Storey
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1580170986
• ISBN 13: 9781580170987
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: WordUnited GmbH; distribution@wordunited.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Allemagne