Description

Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labour-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying the foundation, building the frame, installing the plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and everything in between, there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong. So how does a homeowner, builder, or remodeler make sure that their project stays on track every step of the way? Having a copy of The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, th Edition on hand is a great place to start. . This new edition has the mist up to date information on solar power and best-practice insulating-as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualise exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. . With 25 chapters, 688 pages, and a whopping 1,700 full-colour illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts covering all aspects of home design and construction, this tome is the quintessential resource for home builders. As an added bonus, you can use it to hammer a nail if you leave your toolbelt at home AUTHOR: Charlie Wing, an authority on home building and remodeling, specialises in translating technical information into layman's terms. He founded the nation's first owner-builder school, called the Shelter Institute. He's also written and hosted a national PBS TV series about remodeling and is the author of 14 home-related books, including How Your House Works.

Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling (5th Edition)

Product form

£41.72

Includes FREE delivery
Usually despatched within 12 days
Paperback / softback by Charlie Wing

2 in stock

Short Description:

Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labour-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying... Read more

    Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
    Publication Date: 20/06/2023
    ISBN13: 9781641551953, 978-1641551953
    ISBN10: 164155195X

    Number of Pages: 688

    Non Fiction , Home & Garden

    Description

    Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labour-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying the foundation, building the frame, installing the plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and everything in between, there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong. So how does a homeowner, builder, or remodeler make sure that their project stays on track every step of the way? Having a copy of The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, th Edition on hand is a great place to start. . This new edition has the mist up to date information on solar power and best-practice insulating-as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualise exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. . With 25 chapters, 688 pages, and a whopping 1,700 full-colour illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts covering all aspects of home design and construction, this tome is the quintessential resource for home builders. As an added bonus, you can use it to hammer a nail if you leave your toolbelt at home AUTHOR: Charlie Wing, an authority on home building and remodeling, specialises in translating technical information into layman's terms. He founded the nation's first owner-builder school, called the Shelter Institute. He's also written and hosted a national PBS TV series about remodeling and is the author of 14 home-related books, including How Your House Works.

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)

    Recently viewed products

    © 2024 Book Curl,

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account