Here’s the updated and enlarged third edition of our classic reference on how to choose systems and materials for every part of a home.
With brand new chapters on transforming a home with green practices and creative storage solutions — plus the latest code information and over 400 new full-color illustrations―this up-to-the-minute, enhanced edition will become an essential resource for your building library.
Designed for do-it-yourself homeowners, as well as builders, contractors and architects, The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is the authoritative, go-to reference manual for anyone involved in residential design and construction. In fact, earlier editions of this classic guide have sold over 250,000 copies.
With its unique visual approach and over 1,600 full-color drawings, this new, expanded edition provides you with a clear, detailed look at every aspect of home construction― and built-in systems. So you can visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or construction challenge.
And, in addition to its user-friendly graphic presentation, you’ll also appreciate the clear, straightforward language that gives you everything you need to get going.
Here are just a few reasons why you’ll want to pick up a copy of this new edition.
It’s chock full of new material with lots of essential information not included in earlier versions Over 400 new full-color drawings shed light on a wide range of additional materials, systems and details New chapters on energy-efficient green building practices and innovative storage solutions Over 1,600 drawings — in total — cover every aspect of home building and remodeling Over 300 tables offer quick access to critical data
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Compendium of data and figures on residential construction It’s an impressive compilation of information across a wide range of subjects in the field of residential construction, and so very useful to have all this info in one place. However, there isn’t a lot of explanation or commentary, mostly it’s a collection of data tables and technical figures. Further, despite all that info, not everything is here, although I can’t be too hard on the author, as he covers an awful lot of ground. Still, I was hoping to see some details as well as expert comparisons of certain wall and roof construction techniques used in cold climates to improve insulation, but these structures were not covered at all. I still like the book though and will get value from it.
Finally a useful construction book I am very impressed with this book. The name “The Visual Handbook of Building And Remodeling” pretty much says it all. This book, which is approximately 1 inch thick and printed on high-quality paper, is beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-color, isometric, and cross-sectional views of just about anything to do with the construction of a building. There are page after page of design guidelines including dimensions of just about any room in a home. Diagrams and dimensions of walks, ramps, level changes, kitchens and seating are clearly illustrated including the recommended dimensions. Brick sizes, brick veneer construction and various brick building tables are included. The cross-sections of every construction detail are clearly drawn with each part distinctly labeled. Table after table of easily understood joists and rafter dimensions, allowable spans, truss construction of various types with tables and again clearly illustrated. There are chapters on roofing, with…