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The housebuilder's bible

By: Language: English Publication details: Czech Republic Ovolo Books 2014Edition: 10th edDescription: 343p. ill 24cmISBN:
  • 9781905959464
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.

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.