Home Rehab Handbook [Hardcover]

Michael Crosbie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071377778 | ISBN-13: 978-0071377775 | Publication Date: April 26, 2002 | Edition: 1

* The architect's and contractor's A-Z one-stop resource for residential remodeling--detailed and heavily illustrated
* Step-by-step practical instruction for every topic
* Includes checklists, charts, specifications, resoures list, and product information guides
* Covers accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability issues

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From the Back Cover

THE ARCHITECT'S AND CONTRACTOR'S A-Z ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION!

Here in a single definitive volume, are answers you need to the entire spectrum of residential rehab work you face every day.

This heavily illustrated reference provides detailed coverage and step-by-step practical instructions on every home rehab topic essential to architects and contractors, including foundations; exterior walls; roofs; windows and doors; partitions, ceilings, floors, and stairs; kitchens and baths; electrical and electronics; HVAC and plumbing; and site work.

Written by one of America's leading architectural consulting firms, edited by a registered architect and experienced writer, and reviewed by members of NARI and the NAHB Remodeler's Council, The Home Rehab Handbook features:

* 600 illustrations--including exceptionally detailed line drawings
* Coverage of key issues such as accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability
* Comprehensive checklists, charts, specifications, and details throughout
* Discussion of the most recent advances in technology, products, components, and assemblies
* An expanded resources list and product information guides

The Home Rehab Handbook is packed with the information you need to work more efficiently, avoid costly mistakes, make the best choices, reduce waste, and maximize profits by doing it right and doing it quickly.

About the Author

STEVEN WINTER ASSOCIATES (Norwalk, CT and Washington, D.C.) is one of America's leading architectural consulting firms. Founded in 1972, the firm's areas of expertise include building systems technology, energy-efficient design, sustainable design, and accessibility.

MICHAEL J. CROSBIE is a registered architect on the staff of Steven Winter Associates. He is a former editor for Progressive Architecture, and has authored and contributed to numerous books, including McGraw-Hill's Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data, Seventh Edition, and the TIME-SAVER STANDARDS FOR BUILDING, Fourth Edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (April 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071377778
• ISBN-13: 978-0071377775
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,978,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael J. Crosbie has made significant contributions in the fields of architectural journalism, research, teaching, and practice. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Catholic University and is a registered architect in the State of Connecticut. He has served as an editor at Architecture: The AIA Journal, Progressive Architecture, ArchitectureWeek.com, and is editor-in-chief of Faith & Form, a quarterly journal on religious art and architecture. He is also a frequent contributor to Architectural Record and writes about architecture and design for the Hartford Courant. He is the author of more than 20 books on architecture, including five books for children. Dr. Crosbie is Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Hartford, and has served as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University and Catholic University. He has also lectured and served as a visiting critic at architecture schools in North America and abroad, including the University of California (Berkeley), the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, and the Moscow Architectural Institute. Dr. Crosbie has practiced with Centerbrook Architects and Steven Winter Associates.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beyond what the contractor will tell you, November 28, 2002

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This review is from: Home Rehab Handbook (Hardcover)

Anyone attempting a rehab will find this book very useful. The chapters are neatly arranged into sections by building parts -- so you can get to the nuts and bolts of what you are looking for right away. The book is an easy read with information to-the-point, yet it covers all aspects, including issues on energy efficiency and accessibility.

Sections on further reading and product information give it the added dimension of taking the reader beyond what is contained in the book. It would have been more intuitive if these sections were made an integral part of each related chapter, instead of being filed away seperately at the end.

Overall an essential part of a contractor's, architect's or a do-it-yourselfer's collection.