PublishedPinedale Press, July 2007 |
ISBN9781875217311 |
FormatSoftcover, 144 pages |
Dimensions29.7cm × 21cm × 1.2cm |
A companion to The Australian House Building Manual, this all Australian title is a step by step guide to building or extending your own home. This manual will provide you with confidence to buils a typical Australian home in weatherboard, brick veneer, cavity brick or concrete block masonry.
You will learn how to identify and correct faulty building practices, the correct trade terms to use and how to order building products. Other topics include:- Practical Advice on How to Save Money- How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Owner Building; Successful Planning- Understanding House Construction- Extensions and Renovations- Planning, Specifications, Sub-contractors and Materials- Using Building Tools & Materials- Measuring & Marking Out; Fastening; Cutting, Planning & Jointing- Adding a verandah or carport. The renovation section of this book is almost entirely devoted to room extensions. For general home renovations see The Australian Renovators Manual.
