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Housebuilding: A Do-It-Yourself Guide, Revised & Expanded
Housebuilding has always been the book of choice for prospective home builders—and with this extensive, thoughtful revision, it becomes a resource readers will continue to depend on for years to come. In addition to showcasing 800 exciting new full-color illustrations and more than 50 color photographs, an improved two-column design makes the text easier to follow. Photo captions—not in previous editions—allow readers to browse through quickly. Also included for the first a chapter on environmentally friendly building alternatives; increased emphasis on safety; information on modern cordless tools; updated techniques, materials, and standards; energy-efficient options, from structural insulated panels to radiant floor heating; a current appendix of major manufacturers, resources, and websites; and much, much more.
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720 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2007
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February 19, 2013
Great overview on how typical stick built homes are constructed.
480 page, but it went quickly because of the generous pictures and diagrams.
Light on some subjects (like wiring and plumbing); but this is forgivable since the book covers so much ground. (I may also be biased, having read other books on wiring and plumbing, so the missing info was more obvious than in other sections.)
Anyway, one could always delve deeper into some subjects with other dedicated materials.
Included some interesting additional topics, like green homes.
There were some minor mistakes I noticed in the diagrams, and one in the text.
Glad I read it: as an aspiring DIYer, I feel I now have a far better understanding of how homes are built. I would recommend this as a starting point on home repair/improvement, supplemented by more skill specific books for particular jobs. Also recommended for anyone interested in how their home works or a prospective home buyer.
480 page, but it went quickly because of the generous pictures and diagrams.
Light on some subjects (like wiring and plumbing); but this is forgivable since the book covers so much ground. (I may also be biased, having read other books on wiring and plumbing, so the missing info was more obvious than in other sections.)
Anyway, one could always delve deeper into some subjects with other dedicated materials.
Included some interesting additional topics, like green homes.
There were some minor mistakes I noticed in the diagrams, and one in the text.
Glad I read it: as an aspiring DIYer, I feel I now have a far better understanding of how homes are built. I would recommend this as a starting point on home repair/improvement, supplemented by more skill specific books for particular jobs. Also recommended for anyone interested in how their home works or a prospective home buyer.
June 17, 2016
Not simple enough for a beginner (AND NO DEFINITION OF TERMS!) and not technical enough for an expert.
Still, if you need a sounding board for thinking about a dream house, this book is semi-worth it.
Still, if you need a sounding board for thinking about a dream house, this book is semi-worth it.
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