Lockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for Building a home.
With this Guide in hand, you\'ll be armed with the right information and clear illustrations whenever you need them..
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 .
Eliminate guesswork and avoid costly missteps .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today\'s most comprehensive course in residential construction.
Lockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for Building a home