The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House, Seventh Edition: What Every Builder and Homeowner Needs to Know About Quality Construction

The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House, Seventh Edition: What Every Builder and Homeowner Needs to Know About Quality Construction

<p><strong>Today’s most comprehensive course in residential construction. </strong><em><strong>The Complete Visual Guide to Building</strong> <strong>a House </strong></em>not only lives up to its name, but the detailed illustrations put this reference in a league of its own. <strong>It’s your single source for reliable instruction in building a house from foundation to finishing touches</strong> ― and it’s a beautiful book as well.</p> <p><strong>An essential reference for builders, carpenters, and homeowners! </strong>Find everything you need in one easy-to-navigate guide that covers all the bases:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Building the structure</strong>: foundations; floors; walls; ceilings; raftered and trussed roofs</li> <li><strong>Closing the house to weather</strong>: roofing; installing windows, doors, siding and trim; controlling moisture</li> <li><strong>Finishing the house:</strong> wall and floor coverings; hanging interior doors; installing trim and cabinets; building stairs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Expert step-by-step instruction and detailed illustrations. </strong><em><strong>The Compete Visual Guide to Building a</strong> <strong>House </strong></em><strong>combines the expertise of builder-author John Carroll with over 1,200 full-color drawings by illustrator Chuck Lockhart. 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. </strong></p> <p><strong>Eliminate guesswork and avoid costly missteps</strong>. 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 <strong><em>The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House</em></strong>. With this guide in hand, you’ll be armed with the right information and clear illustrations whenever you need them.</p>