Build Smarter With Alternative Materials (Paperback)

~ Leon A. Frechette (Author) "As you drive down the road, what do you see as you look around your community?..." (more)
Key Phrases: jumbo wall units, following manhours, nominal dimensional sizes, Corporation Figure, United States, Cedar Breather (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Craftsman Book Company (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572180749
• ISBN-13: 978-1572180741
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,167,397 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS OUTDATED!, June 15, 2006

By	Just Gary (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

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This may have been a fine book years ago, but now it is just out of date. Newer, better material have replaced some of the concept in this book and I tried calling the company that does hatch roofs to find out they no longer exist. Some web site links do not work and in the end, I used none of the techniques or materials mentioned. So, for me, it was a waste of money.

If the authors would update the book, I think it could be useful but as it is written, it is old info.

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With techniques for environment-friendly building, November 13, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Build Smarter With Alternative Materials by experienced general contractor and business owner Leon A. Frechette is a practical, no-nonsense, do-it-yourself guide to home repair projects using alternative materials to save expense and man-hours, or simply to add a unique touch to one's dwelling. From foundations, to concrete wall systems, to roofing, bathrooms, insulation, decking, to vinyl-type siding products, to techniques for environment-friendly building, and more, Build Smarter With Alternative Materials is an excellent supplementary resource for the do-it-yourself homeowner, and is especially recommended as an invaluable and indispensable reference for construction professionals!