Today's most comprehensive course in residential construction.
The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House not only lives
up to its name, but the detailed illustrations put this reference in a
league of its own. It's your single source for reliable instruction in
building a house from foundation to finishing touches -- and it's a
beautiful book as well.
An essential reference for builders, carpenters, and homeowners!
Find everything you need in one easy-to-navigate guide that covers all
the bases:
- Building the structure: foundations; floors; walls; ceilings;
raftered and trussed roofs
- Closing the house to weather: roofing; installing windows, doors,
siding and trim; controlling moisture
- Finishing the house: wall and floor coverings; hanging interior
doors; installing trim and cabinets; building stairs
Expert step-by-step instruction and detailed illustrations. The
Compete Visual Guide to Building a House combines the expertise
of builder-author John Carroll with over 1,200 full-color drawings by
illustrator Chuck Lockhart. Finally, a step-by-step guide that provides
a complete course in residential carpentry and construction from two
pros who, together, have over 65 years of experience in the building
trades.
Eliminate guesswork and avoid costly missteps. Building a house is a
complex and challenging undertaking that requires knowing what needs to
be done at every critical step - and that's exactly what you will find
in The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House. With this guide
in hand, you'll be armed with the right information and clear
illustrations whenever you need them.
