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Outdoor living ‘ has” “family. Moderate seasons.
become a way of life for the and temperate climates have
typical North American especially Stimulated -

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homeowners’ desire for an-
outdoor “family room.”

The cost to build a deck i is
substantially lower than that
of.a same-size addition and,
considering the use that the

entire family will get from -

the new space, it's. money
well spent.

We've rounded up three
particularly handsome
decks—including the
double-tiered variety for

hilly sites, In addition, you'll

find in the plan all the basics

"you need to know for. good

deck construction.

The type of materials, to
use is ‘important. Usual

decking ‘requirements are

wood that offers a high
decay resistance,

strength), wear

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non-
‘splintering, good stiffness
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“"resigtance “and . minimal
~ chance, of warping.

Woods with heartwood

that | ‘combine these
characteristics—from a good

to a high degree—include:
cedar, .

-southern’ pine,
‘redwood and CyBress. a

Open decking’ is usually
nominal 2x4s spaced % inch

_apart over joists. Here,

through the deck, good
drainage below—away. from
the house—is a must. For a
solid deck, which will be
covered by outdoor carpet,
use. only exterior-grade
plywood over the joists.

Keep i in mind that a solid
deck must be pitched to
Provide positive water
runoff. Flashing, installed as
shown. in the plan. is im-
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wood decking also is im-
wood that has been pressure-

with Preservative.

Finally, betore- - building
your deck, ‘be: sure: to. check
your. plans’ with your local
building _ department ‘to
assure ‘that © they conform
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Preservative treatment of
‘portant. So, if possible, use

treated and, for tongevity,
treat your decks annually

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charges) containing over original
it-yourself projects .

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We are pleased to announce the opening of our new retail
outlet. We still offer the same friendly efficient service but now
have new appliances of all kinds as well as our rebuilt applinces.

We extend our apologies to anyone who has been inconvenienced
during our move these last two weeks and look forward to
serving you more efficiently from our new premises at:

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