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OverviewEvery step of home building, from pouring the concrete foundation to nailing roof tiles, is addressed in this compact construction guide. Each chapter contains a bevy of helpful tips and guidelines, including rafter formulas that show how to create roofs at different pitches, instructions for building stairs of various degrees, and even a guide to reading common blueprint symbols and abbreviations. The professional builder, amateur carpenter, and home handyman alike can find concise information on insulation, thermal efficiency, drywall, plywood, nails, interior finish, and cutting tools. Whether the project is replacing a window or building a home from scratch, this is a must-have resource. AUTHOR: R. F. Bailey has worked in the construction industry for 40 years as a draftsman, designer, carpenter, and general contractor. 35 line drawings, 53 tables Full Product DetailsAuthor: R F BaileyPublisher: Linden Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Linden Publishing Co Inc Edition: 3rd Revised, Updated, Expanded ed. Dimensions: Width: 8.90cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 14.00cm Weight: 0.086kg ISBN: 9781933502199ISBN 10: 1933502193 Pages: 124 Publication Date: 01 April 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Spiral bound Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThis loose-leaf book purports to cover a lot of territory. It does, and in a hurry. Robert Bailey has wedged a houseful of information into a package you can carry around in your shirt pocket or park in the top tray of your toolbox. -- Fine Homebuilding Magazine Author InformationR. F. Bailey has worked in the construction industry for 40 years as a draftsman, designer, carpenter, and general contractor. He lives in Appleton, Maine. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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