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The 1930s house manual

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Sparkford Haynes 2005Description: 216p. ill 28cmISBN:
  • 1844252140
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 643.7 $2 22
Contents:
Contents Introduction - Getting to know your house - The roof - Chimneys - Rainwater fittings - The walls - Damp, rot and woodworm - Windows, door and external joinery - Ceilings and internal walls - Floors - Fireplaces and flues - Internal joinery, kitchens and decorations - The services, bathrooms, bathrooms, plumbing and heat - The site - Glossary - Bibliography.
Summary: The 1930s house was the first truly modern British home and over three million of them were built. This book is the first book to cover all defects common to the 1930s. Many 1930s houses are now in need of expensive repair and this manual provides expert advice on remedial work on all key parts of the house. Step-step photographs show how to do the maintenance and repair.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books F 643.7 ROC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30072925

Contents Introduction - Getting to know your house - The roof - Chimneys - Rainwater fittings - The walls - Damp, rot and woodworm - Windows, door and external joinery - Ceilings and internal walls - Floors - Fireplaces and flues - Internal joinery, kitchens and decorations - The services, bathrooms, bathrooms, plumbing and heat - The site - Glossary - Bibliography.

The 1930s house was the first truly modern British home and over three million of them were built. This book is the first book to cover all defects common to the 1930s. Many 1930s houses are now in need of expensive repair and this manual provides expert advice on remedial work on all key parts of the house. Step-step photographs show how to do the maintenance and repair.