Anatomy of a House
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This ultimate renovation guide identifies hundreds of parts of a house to help home owners understand the elements of construction, decorative detail and convey ideas to suppliers, contractors, or... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0385412428
ISBN13:9780385412421
Release Date:February 1991
Publisher:Main Street Books
Length:108 Pages
Weight:0.24 lbs.
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Illustrated Guide to House and Architectural Terms
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Think of this as a sort of Idiot's Guide to Homebuilding. If you're not already fluent in building terminology, you should get this book before you remodel, flip, or plan a new house. It's thin and will easily fit in your back pocket, so you can take it with you when you go to talk to your architect, builder, designer, or contractor. You'll you will have a much better idea what they're trying to explain to you, or can flip through until you find a picture of what you're asking for. The book covers all major home structural elements, from roofs to toilets. It's massively illustrated, with just enough words thrown in to explain the main concepts. The focus is on materials you will see, such as doors, windows, and countertops. If you want a lot more depth, try "Graphic Guide to Interior Details for Builders and Designers," by Rob Thallon. If you need to know how to frame a wall, or know the difference between king, jack, and cripple studs, try "Adding On: How to Design & Build a Beautiful Addition to Your Home," by Rodale. I strongly recommend this book for every homeowner.
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