Book Description

This comprehensive dictionary features: Straightforward, plain-English explanations covering 4,000 building tools, terms, materials, and techniques, 850 of which are shown in practical, helpful, cross-referenced illustrations; Complete coverage of building, plumbing, electrical wiring, solar heating, hardware, architecture, heating, air conditioning, and more, including everything from archaic and slang expressions to the latest technical information; Dozens of useful charts, tables, and illustrated guides to common abbreviations, lumber, and plywood grades, hardware specifications, construction measurements and formulas; A wealth of reference information; Full cross-referencing and grouping of related terms under a single heading to keep all the information you need accessible and ready to put to work. - Publisher.