Every 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...
R. F. Bailey has worked in the construction industry for 40 years as a draftsman, designer, carpenter, and general contractor. He lives in Appleton, Maine.
"There's not only a wealth of information, it’s superbly organized with a table of contents broken down into sub sections such as foundations, loads, wood, roofing, and so on." Sacramento Bee
"Everything you wanted to know about building. It’s all there. Nothing appears to have been left out. You may not need all the information at once, but it is there when you need it." Boston Sunday Globe
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