Build Smarter with Alternative Materials

Build Smarter with Alternative Materials

Author: Leon A. Frechette

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9781572180741

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This is the book for construction professionals who want a clear understanding of alternative materials and how using them can enhance their projects -- both residential and commercial. It covers the materials -- including their strengths and any limitations -- as well as installation tips and manhour estimates. For each product listed, you'll learn where you can get it, including phone numbers and Website addresses of the manufacturers. Every builder needs a niche. This book is full of new, exciting materials that you can offer your customers with confidence.


2018 International Plumbing Code Turbo Tabs, Loose-Leaf Version

2018 International Plumbing Code Turbo Tabs, Loose-Leaf Version

Author: International Code Council

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-14

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781609837211

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An organized, structured approach to the 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE Loose leaf Version, these TURBO TABS will help you target the specific information you need, when you need it. Packaged as pre-printed, full-page inserts that categorize the IPC into its most frequently referenced sections, the tabs are both handy and easy to use. They were created by leading industry experts who set out to develop a tool that would prove valuable to users in or entering the field.


Pretty Good House

Pretty Good House

Author: Michael Maines

Publisher: Taunton Press

Published: 2022-05-24

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781641551656

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Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.


Home Rehab Handbook

Home Rehab Handbook

Author: Steven Winter Associates

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2002-04-26

Total Pages: 748

ISBN-13: 9780071377775

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* The architect's and contractor's A-Z one-stop resource for residential remodeling--detailed and heavily illustrated * Step-by-step practical instruction for every topic * Includes checklists, charts, specifications, resoures list, and product information guides * Covers accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability issues


Carpentry & Building Construction

Carpentry & Building Construction

Author: William P. Spence

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 9780806998459

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Carpentry & Building Construction is a comprehensive collection of information for do-it-yourselfers. It serves not only as an excellent introduction for novices to various projects, but also as a valuable reference guide for more experienced carpenters.