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The housebuilder's bible

By: Language: English Publication details: Czech Republic Ovolo Books 2011Edition: 9th edDescription: 424 p. ill 24cmISBN:
  • 9781905959440
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690 $2 18
Partial contents:
Before you start -- The benchmark house -- Pitfalls -- Design -- Project management -- Groundworks -- Superstructure -- Heating &plumbing -- wiring -- finishes -- Room by room -- Adding extra space -- Shopping -- Green issues -- Apocrypha.
Summary: This new edition has been completely redesigned with new tables and improved illustrations. The author is an experienced house builder and renovator and much of the detail in the book is drawn from trade experience. The ninth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent changes in prices, Building Regulations and other legislation. It also includes an expanded green building section, more information on extensions and a snagging list. It's an ideal companion for anybody, self builder or professional, who wants to know more about building well and on a budget.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Basement BASEMENT 61 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30077446

Before you start -- The benchmark house -- Pitfalls -- Design -- Project management -- Groundworks -- Superstructure -- Heating &plumbing -- wiring -- finishes -- Room by room -- Adding extra space -- Shopping -- Green issues -- Apocrypha.

This new edition has been completely redesigned with new tables and improved illustrations. The author is an experienced house builder and renovator and much of the detail in the book is drawn from trade experience. The ninth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent changes in prices, Building Regulations and other legislation. It also includes an expanded green building section, more information on extensions and a snagging list. It's an ideal companion for anybody, self builder or professional, who wants to know more about building well and on a budget.