November 2010 Table of Contents

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EDITOR’S LETTER Associations and the Code

QUESTION & ANSWER Winter Work

STRUCTURE Cast-in-Place Concrete Footings

Deck Design Software

Deck Design Software

Four deck builders try out six CAD programs Read more

Metal Connectors for Decks

Metal Connectors for Decks

A widening array of hardware choices puts some of the old field solutions to shame Read more

Speedy Hidden Fastening System

TOOL KIT Speedy Hidden Fastening System

Well-Balanced Circular Saw

TOOL KIT Well-Balanced Circular Saw

Glass Railings

Products Glass Railings

Clamps hold sheets of glass up to 48 inches high Read more

Products Deck Furniture

Outdoor furniture matches decking Read more

Low-VOC Deck Stain

Products Low-VOC Deck Stain

Finishes from transparent to solid Read more

Forming an Elliptical Deck

DAY’S END Forming an Elliptical Deck