Author : Bob Vila
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 19,43 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780525476702
This practical manual on residential renovation chronicles the conversion of a late-nineteenth-century summer house into five, well-appointed condominiums
Author : Steven Bliss
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 20,72 MB
Release : 2005-11-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0471648361
The most comprehensive guide to material selection & installation It takes a wise choice of building materials and details to create durable, attractive, and affordable custom homes and remodeling projects. Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction provides up-to-date, field-tested recommendations that help professionals balance cost and performance when designing and building residential projects. Steven Bliss, former editorial director of The Journal of Light Construction and founding editor of Progressive Builder, draws on his extensive knowledge as a practicing builder, designer, and construction editor to help building professionals select the right materials for every job and install them with confidence. This one-stop resource covers the real-world challenges of material selection and installation so designers, contractors, and building owners can make informed decisions for all major building components. Useful to architects, designers, and specifiers--as well as contractors, builders, and developers--Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction features: * More than 200 photos and illustrations of critical residential construction details * Installation tips and cautions that help prevent costly product failures * Descriptions of the latest composites and synthetics that are changing the way we build * Easy-to-use charts for making quick product comparisons * An authoritative guide to indoor air quality and healthy house construction
Author : Bob Vila
Publisher :
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 23,68 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 9780316177047
Restoring, Rehabilitating and renovating older homes.
Author : Jeanne Lawson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,23 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1601382421
Old homes come with a character unmatched by recently built houses on the market The craftsmanship is often more distinct, the architectural elements more refined, the wood floors and trims more detailed, and the structure more solid and settled. A certain amount of renovation must be done to the older homes, and remodelling your home can make it come alive, fix its flaws, enhance its interior, and even make it more eco-friendly. However, renovating can be time consuming, expensive, and nerve-racking, leaving the homeowner in a dust whirl-wind with everything that needs to be done. This guide helps you to overcome these challenges bringing you home-owner bliss. To begin, you will learn how to estimate and stick to your renovation budget, as well as some key cost-cutting techniques to help you come in under budget. You will learn what building codes to follow before your begin your project, as well as the projects you can do on your own and what you might need professional assistance on. This book takes you through the complete remodelling process from the bottom up, beginning with the foundation. The book also presents ideas for renovating your family room, bedrooms, attic, basement, kitchen, and bathroom, as well as a variety of floor plans to follow if you need some help getting started. You will learn how to select and install cabinets and counter tops, as well as how to fully update sinks, taps, appliances, baths, showers and toilets. You will also learn how to overcome the challenges associated with water, electricity, asbestos, tanks and wells, and cesspools. There are step-by-step instructions for some of the most common projects, including installing drywall, upgrading windows and doors, and installing flooring. There is a section on exterior renovations, which contains information on skylights, garage doors, sunrooms, decks, and pools. Whether you are attempting your first project or are a seasoned professional, this is an indispensable companion for any homeowner with a project or two in mind.
Author : Alan Dan Orme
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 26,27 MB
Release : 1994
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780517101056
Practical advice on roofs, walls, masonry, glazing, insulation, plumbing, doors, stairs, floors, exteriors, and more.
Author : George Nash
Publisher : Taunton
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 13,50 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 9781561581283
"Plain talk for restorers, from soup to nuts (and bolts). Here's thorough, practical advice that's sensitive to both history and budget".--The Old House Journal.
Author : Martha Maeda
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 25,64 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1601383649
In today's economy and socially conscious environment regarding the environment, many people cannot afford not to start considering ways they can build or remodel their home to ensure it is green. With scientific sources such as the UN council on global warming making statements about the degradation of ice flow and environmental conditions by 2050 and the likelihood that crude oil sources will be used up within the next fifty years, it is especially necessary for young families to consider the implications of re-examining their homes and living situations to be more green. This book will guide you and your family through the process of learning more about and implementing the necessary changes and perspectives needed to change your home or build a new home that is environmentally conscious and prepared for the changing economic and environmental climate in the coming decades. You will learn why people have started to build green and how it can be done in today s regulatory and cost conditions quickly and inexpensively. You will learn how to remodel with green in mind and how to start working with building professionals that can provide the necessary materials, plans, and paperwork you need to proceed. You will learn which materials are best for green building by lifespan and how to choose between various green materials. You will learn how to not only use green materials but to make sure the construction process is green as well. You will learn the basics of framing your building, natural building methods, the energy systems you might use, and the heating cooling options at your disposal. Construction and environmental experts have been interviewed and their expertise is included in this book to help you learn everything you need to accomplish the above as well as to know what kinds of water and waste systems are best, how to site plan and landscape your home, and what the most common myths about green building are. You will learn ten things you can do on any building project to keep it green and any materials you should always have on hand for anything you do around the house. Regardless of whether you are just looking to remodel to make your house greener or are building a new home, this book will give you everything you need to stay green and respect the environment with your home.
Author : Charles Wing
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,7 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Building materials -
ISBN : 9781600852466
A visual guide to building materials and specifications, covering masonry, wood, framing, roofing, wiring, heating, lighting, and other topics.
Author : Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 2412 pages
File Size : 26,46 MB
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1637410549
· Ultimate DIY resource shows readers everything they need to know about plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, remodeling, and so much more · Offers plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of a home · Includes more than 2,300 how-to photos and 800 drawings · New edition of this best-selling home improvement manual includes recent code updates and changes, plus information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 12,12 MB
Release : 1876
Category :
ISBN :
