Isbn: 9780486404813 - construction and home repair techniques simply explained: woodworking, scaffolding, leveling and grading, concrete, masonry, flooring and roofing, ... and interior finishing, plastering, stuccoing (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This practical and informative manual will enable both the serious builder and the casual do-it-yourselfer to tackle any home building task, from minor repairs to complete overhaul of an existing structure or the construction from scratch of a brand-new home. Created by the U.S. Navy to train military personnel in general techniques of home repair and construction, this is an especially clear and useful guide, featuring easy-to-follow instructions as well as hundreds of diagrams and illustrations.Detailed chapters cover the full range of construction basics: mixing, pouring, and use of concrete; selecting and laying bricks for masonry work; using and selecting woodworking tools; building frames for foundations, floors, walls, and roof; plastering; painting; and many more techniques chosen for the most efficient and permanent results. Concise introductory chapters explain how to prepare drawings and specifications and build scaffolding; final chapters cover such topics as field structures, heavy construction, and working with pre-fabricated units. Approaches and methods for small jobs, safety tips, mathematical diagrams and illustrations, techniques for jobs with special requirements, and abundant expert advice helps guarantee successful completion of every project.Whether you are building a patio, adding rooms, completely redesigning an existing house, or erecting a new building, this comprehensive guide to the building crafts will prove invaluable for every home construction job.…

Zustand: good. Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections.…