Housebuilding

Housebuilding, A Do-It-Yourself Guide,

Revised & Expanded Edition

R. J. DeCristoforo, Revised by Jim McCluskey/LightSpeed Publishing

Illustrations by Tom Webster/Lineworks

Published by Sterling Publishing, June 2007

656 pages, 9781402743160


Housebuilding has always been the book of choice for prospective home builders and, with this extensive revision by LightSpeed Publishing, it continues to be a resource readers will depend on for years to come. In addition to showcasing 800  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 time: 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 Web sites; and much, much more. This is a complete guide for the 21st Century.


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