The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House [Hardcover]

Todays most comprehensive course in residential construction.The Complete Visual Guide to Buildinga Housenot only lives up to its name, but the detailed illustrations put this reference in a league of its own.Its your single source for reliable instruction in building a house from foundation to finishing touches and its a beautiful book as well.

An essential reference for builders, carpenters, and homeowners!Find everything you need in one easy-to-navigate guide that covers all the bases:

• Building the structure: foundations; floors; walls; ceilings; raftered and trussed roofs
• Closing the house to weather: roofing; installing windows, doors, siding and trim; controlling moisture
• Finishing the house:wall and floor coverings; hanging interior doors; installing trim and cabinets; building stairs

Expert step-by-step instruction and detailed illustrations.The Compete Visual Guide to Building aHousecombines 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.?

Eliminate guesswork and avoid costly missteps. Building a house is a complex and challenging undertaking that requires knowing what needs to be done at every critical step ? and thats exactly what you will find inThe Complete Visual Guide to Building a House. With this guide in hand, youll be armed with the right information and clear illustrations whenever you need them.

Introduction

PART 1: Building the Structl31