Title:
Wooden garden structures : a complete guide
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Publication Information:
Wiltshire : The Crowood Press, 2006
ISBN:
9781861268372
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Summary
Summary
This is a practical step-by-step guide to building a wide variety of wooden garden structures including sheds, summerhouses, play houses, decking, steps, bridges, fencing, gateways, arches, gazebos, trellises, planters, and much more. It is packed with ideas, tips, and practical information, and covers everything from the basic construction methods and materials needed to their maintenance and repair.
Table of Contents
| 1 Introduction | p. 7 |
| 2 Wood, Preservatives, Colourants, Fixings and Tools | p. 15 |
| 3 Sheds, Storage Units, Summerhouses and Playhouses | p. 34 |
| 4 Decking, Steps, Walkways and Bridges | p. 55 |
| 5 Fencing and Gateways | p. 74 |
| 6 Arches, Pergolas, Patio Overheads, Gazebos and Plant-Climbing Structures | p. 95 |
| 7 Planters, Raised Borders, Cold Frames and Compost Bins | p. 111 |
| 8 Maintenance and Repair | p. 129 |
| Further Reading | p. 141 |
| Useful Contacts | p. 142 |
| Index | p. 143 |
