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 JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction The Journal of Light Construction has amassed a wealth of first-hand, practical building knowledge from professionals who have dedicated themselves to custom residential projects.
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 JLC Construction Tips & TechniquesThis is a book you can refer to for a straight answer to just about any on-the-job problem you come up against.
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 The JLC Guide to Moisture Control The editors of the Journal of Light Construction have brought together leading experts to write this book on controlling practically all forms of moisture damage in residential buildings.
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 JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction Vol. 1Over 440 precisely-detailed drawings with clear, concise notes and detailed explanations that show you everything from estimating and selecting lumber to foundations, framing, roofing, siding and exteriors.
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 JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction Vol. 2JLC Field Guide: Volume 2, Interiors: Over 300 detailed technical drawings, illustrations and tables giving key dimensions and critical details from accessible kitchens to zoned heating systems. This new version of JLC Field Guide has the field-proven principles, methods and materials on all facets of interior construction and remodeling. Spiral bound.
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 Basic Engineering for Builders BEBCRCIf you've ever been stumped by an engineering problem on the job, yet wanted to you should have Basic Engineering for Builders
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 Basic Lumber Engineering for Builders BLEBCRCBeam and lumber requirements for many jobs aren’t always clear, especially with changing building codes and lumber products. This book can help you fill the gap between what you can find in the building code span tables and what you need to pay a certified engineer to do.
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 Drafting House Plans BookDrafting House Plans introduces the absolute beginner to the process of thinking and working in scale, sketching first concepts, using architectural symbols, creating and drawing preliminary plans and preparing each sheet of a complete set of house plan drawings.
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 Handbook of Construction Contracting, Vol. 1Many of the largest construction companies are run by men and women with little formal education. They learned the building business step-by-step, starting from square one.
This book covers square one and a lot more.
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 Handbook of Construction Contracting, Vol. 2Estimating, Bidding, Scheduling
Guesstimates have ended the careers of many promising construction contractors. This manual will help you avoid the common estimating mistakes that have sunk so many construction companies.
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 Troubleshooting Guide to Residential ConstructionMost construction defects are easily prevented during construction - but expensive to fix later on. Learn from over 50 experts in the field where the most costly trouble spots are and how to avoid them.
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 Working AloneYou’ll learn how to handle nearly every aspect of home construction alone, from foundation layout to raising walls to building decks.
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 Build Smarter with Alternative MaterialsIn this book, you’ll find materials for almost all areas of constructing a house, from the ground up.
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 Construction Surveying and LayoutThis surveying book is a practical guide to simplified construction surveying.
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 Builder's Guide to Room AdditionsHow to tackle problems unique to room additions, such as requirements for basement conversions, reinforcing ceiling joists for second-story conversions, handling problems in attic conversions, and what's required for footings, foundations and slabs. Explains how to design the best bathroom for the space.
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 BNI Construction Dictionary: Pocket Edition This handy reference fits perfectly in your pocket and yet offers extensive coverage of construction terms. If you're looking for a good construction dictionary that's portable, this is it!
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 Builder's Guide to Swimming Pool Construction Here you'll learn how to get the permits and do the surveying, planning and layout for a typical pool, including how to read a soils report.
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 Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia Step-by-step installation advice for just about any residential construction, remodeling, or repair task you’re likely to face, Includes a CD-ROM with all the material in the book
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 Fences & Retaining WallsEverything you need to know to run a profitable business in fence and retaining wall contracting
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 Landscape Vision Use a real digitized photo of a home and add over 1000 real plant images with a simple drop and drag of your mouse.
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 Land DevelopmentNine chapters cover everything you need to know about land development.
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 2009 BNI Home Builder's CostbookThis complete reference is designed for the small to mid-sized home builder. It contains material and labor costs and installation times for all components of house construction: concrete, framing, insulation, painting, flooring, plumbing, wiring, etc.
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 Contractor's Survival Manual RevisedThis book is based on the author's experience as a self-employed general contractor, developer and architect. It describes how to build a prosperous construction contracting or subcontracting company of your own, and how to avoid many of the pitfalls along the way.
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 Builder's Guide to Stucco Lath & PlasterYou’ll find techniques for attaching stucco to wood frames, steel frames, sheathed material, or masonry. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to install flashing, corner beads, casing beads, control joints, weather-resistant barriers, exterior insulation systems, and one-coat stucco systems.
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 Construction Pal This pocket-sized answer book has volumes of information you can use on practically every job
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 Warranties for Builders & RemodelersHere you’ll find clear explanations of implied warranties, statutory warranties, warranties imposed by courts, and more.
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 Operating Techniques for the Tractor-Loader-BackhoeThis revised edition of a classic operation manual explains standard machine operations for the tractor-loader-backhoe. How to work with weight distribution, momentum, pitch of slope, and center of gravity.
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 Getting Financing & Developing Land
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 Essential Homebuilder's Sourcebook
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 Residential Construction Performance Guidelines
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 Profits in Buying & Renovating Homes
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 Building Layout
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 Professional Kitchen Design
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 Construction NightmaresOur own mistakes make effective, though sometimes expensive lessons. Usually it's safer to learn from the mistakes of others, and a lot less expensive.
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 Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles For ConstructionIdeal for anyone beginning a career in the building trades industry.
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 Construction Specifications: Principles and ApplicationsThis book will guide users through the creation and implementation of construction specifications and related construction administration documents, detailing the requirements for effective, successful specifications.
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 Green From The Ground UpA must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive, Green from the Ground Up is also a remarkable resource for homeowners who require the clearest and most thorough green building information available.
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