Carpentry & Construction [Paperback]

Mark Miller (Author), Rex Miller (Author), Glenn Baker (Author), Rex Miller (Author), Mark Miller (Author), Glenn Baker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071440089 | ISBN-13: 978-0071440080 | Publication Date: June 18, 2004 | Edition: 4

Detailed Coverage of Every Step of the Construction Process

This heavily illustrated, all-in-one guide walks you through each step of construction in such detail that you can use it to build your own house! Clear instructions along with 1,500 photos and illustrations thoroughly cover every stage of construction and remodeling, from planning and site preparation to interior finishing.

Great for do-it-yourselfers, professional house builders and contractors and students, this A-Z guide has all the task-simplifying details needed for each project, logically organized according to the stages of building--along with important safety precautions. The authors even include valuable tips on buying a new home--what to look for and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Includes such diverse projects as:

* Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
* Installing solar heating
* Termite prevention
* Installing skylights
* Constructing fences, decks, and patios
* Framing walls
* Pouring concrete slabs
* Installing windows and doors
* Craft custom cabinets
* Panel rooms
* Repair damaged drywall
* Fix a leaky roof
* Lay ceramic tile
* and much more!

NEW TO THIS EDITION: latest tools and devices, new methods of utilizing wood in construction, new methods and materials, steel framing in residential work, and much more. (20041101)

Editorial Reviews

Review

The project I'm working on right now in the hundred year old house I bought is refinishing some hardwood floors. So first I turned to the index to see what they said about doing that task. It was there. The description was rather short, but exactly what I needed to know.

I then turned to how to install a toilet, yup, it was there too. So was wiring, framing walls, building a stair way, roofing, venting gas appliances, and there's a section on solar heating systems. In short, I couldn't find anything about building a house that wasn't covered (except for finding the money to cover the cost). If you're going to build a house, or have one built, I can't recommend any book higher than this one. (Books-On-Line )

From the Back Cover

FOUNDATION TO FINISHING DETAILS -- THIS BOOK SHOWS YOU HOW TO BUILD A HOME!

Carpentry & Construction takes you through every step of house construction, in such detail that you can use it to build your own home! Clear instructions, along with over 1,300 photographs and illustrations, show you each stage of construction, from selecting the tools, to pouring the foundation, to finishing the interior.

This complete how-to guide also covers remodeling and adding on to an existing house, plus repair. You'll find illustrated instructions on such projects as:

* Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
* Installing solar heating
* Termite prevention
* Building in skylights
* Constructing fences, decks, and patios

Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, professional house builder, or contractor, you'll find that Carpentry & Construction has all the task-simplifying details you need for your projects, each logically organized by building stages: preparing the site ... pouring concrete slabs and floors ... framing walls ... covering roofs ... installing windows and doors ... insulating for thermal efficiency ... and more.

The Fourth Edition features a wealth of new material focusing on recently developed tools and methods, and code changes, that help you get the job done better and faster. It shows you how to craft custom cabinets or install ready-made ones ... lay ceramic tile ... build storage sheds ... panel rooms ... repair damaged drywall and fix a leaky roof. With this reference in hand, you can do it all with the skill and confidence of a construction veteran. There's simply no other resource that covers the home construction process as thoroughly -- and expertly -- as this one.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 673 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 4 edition (June 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071440089
• ISBN-13: 978-0071440080
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #893,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grassroots info on building your own home, March 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Carpentry and Construction (Paperback)

From tools to termites, this book is an excellent reference tool for the construction novice (the person who is a neophyte to the trade, yet yearns to build their own home). This is a fine jumping-off point to more trade-specific references. It has given me the confidence to build my own house, even though I can't swing a hammer without hitting my thumb. Detailed drawings and illustrations complement a text that works from the "ground floor" up (forgive the pun) to the finishing touches aimed at the asthetic level.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of construction, October 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Carpentry & Construction (Paperback)

This book is a great overview of construction - it covers building stages ranging from the foundation to framing to roof details to types of siding available. Some electrical basics discussed, tips and tricks to keep in mind -- overall a good, lucid, well-thought out book that can get you started with construction.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I needed to Know, November 25, 2004

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carpentry & Construction (Paperback)

The project I'm working on right now in the hundred year old house I bought is refinishing some hardwood floors. So first I turned to the index to see what they said about doing that task. It was there. The description was rather short, but exactly what I needed to know.

I then turned to how to install a toilet, yup, it was there too. So was wiring, framing walls, building a stair way, roofing, venting gas appliances, and there's a section on solar heating systems. In short, I couldn't find anything about building a house that wasn't covered (except for finding the money to cover the cost). If you're going to build a house, or have one built, I can't recommend any book higher than this one.