How to Build Outdoor Structures

by Morgan, Deborah; Engler, Nick

• ISBN13: 9780806991658
• ISBN10: 0806991658
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

"[Forty] attractive outdoor projects...there is something for woodworkers of all skill levels. This title would be excellent for woodworkers who are making the move from simple to complex projects because the instructions and illustations contain more detail than usual. Engler has a following among woodworkers, so there is sure to be interest....Recommended."-

Table of Contents

Storage Buildings	8	(66)
Gabled-Roof Shed	10	(18)
Pier-and-beam foundation, frame floor, frame walls, and a gabled roof
Slant-Roof Shed	28	(14)
Pole foundation, post-and-rail framed walls, slant roof
Storage Barn	42	(18)
Concrete pad foundation, frame walls, loft, gambrel roof
Greenhouse Garden Shed	60	(14)
Concrete block foundation, frame construction, covered with shingles (northern half) and clear corrugated glazing (southern half)
Garages and Carports	74	(40)
Lean-To Carport	76	(10)
Pier foundation, open post wall, slant roof attached to home
Stand-Alone Carport	86	(10)
Pole foundation, open post walls, truss-framed gabled roof
Enclosed Garage	96	(18)
Concrete footer-and-wall foundation, frame walls, truss framed gabled-roof
Gazebos and Summer Spaces	114	(64)
Gazebo Shelter	116	(14)
Pier-and-beam foundation, open post walls with railings, octagonal roof
Shaped-Roof Gazebo	130	(16)
Pad foundation, open post walls with lattice partitions, shaped octagonal roof
Summer House	146	(14)
Pier-and-beam foundation, frame floor, open post walls covered with screen, gabled roof
Sunspace	160	(18)
Concrete footer-and-wall foundation, open frame walls, slant roof attached to house, covered with clear flat glazing
Arbors and Trellises	178	(36)
Ladder Arbor	180	(6)
Pole foundation, open post-and-rail sides, sunshade roof
Lattice Arbor	186	(12)
Pole foundation, open post sides with lattice partitions, sunshade roof
Attached Trellis	198	(8)
Lightweight frame covered with lath
Stand-Alone Trellis	206	(8)
Pole foundation supporting lattice panels
Fences and Privacy Screens	214	(48)
Picket Fence	222	(8)
Posts and rails supporting vertical pickets
Latticework Fence	230	(8)
Posts and rails supporting lattice frames
Solid Privacy Screens	238	(8)
Posts and rails supporting boards and battens
Ventilated Privacy Screens	246	(8)
Posts and rails supporting staggered or woven boards
Contoured Fences and Privacy Screens	254	(8)
Shaping the tops and the bottoms of fences and screens to complement the land
Patios and Decks	262	(50)
Open Deck	266	(16)
Pole-and-beam foundation, frame floor attached to house
Sunshade Patio	282	(10)
Flat, sunshade cover for deck or patio, attached to house, freestanding wall supported on posts and piers
Patio Cover	292	(12)
Slanted corrugated fiberglass cover for patio or deck, attached to house, freestanding wall supported by posts
Parquet Deck	304	(8)
Small wooden frames laid on sand pad
Playhouses and Play Centers	312	(38)
Tower Playhouse	314	(18)
Pole foundation, frame floor, frame walls, gabled roof
Jungle Gym	332	(18)
Post supporting rope climb, monkey bars, swing set, and slide
Miscellaneous Outdoor Structures	350	(60)
Dog House	352	(8)
Lightweight frame construction with removable roof
Birdhouses	360	(16)
Nesting shelf, hanging and mounted birdhouses
Wishing Well	376	(10)
Pole foundation, open post wall partially sided, gabled roof
Footbridge	386	(10)
Pier foundation, truss-frame construction
Raised Garden Beds	396	(6)
Laid up ties or timbers
Trash Can Enclosure	402	(8)
Pole foundation, post-and-rail walls supporting board siding
Index	410