Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling

Name: Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling
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ISBN: 9781641551953

5th Edition

Charlie Wing, Charlie Wing

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Taunton Press Inc
20 June 2023

Home renovation & extension

Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labour-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying the foundation, building the frame, installing the plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and everything in between, there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong. So how does a homeowner,

builder, or remodeler make sure that their project stays on track every step of the way? Having a copy of The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, th Edition on hand is a great place to start.

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This new edition has the mist up to date information on solar power and best-practice insulating-as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualise exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. .

With 25 chapters, 688 pages, and a whopping 1,700 full-colour illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts covering all aspects of home design and construction, this tome is the quintessential resource for home builders. As an added bonus, you can use it to hammer a nail if you leave your toolbelt at home

AUTHOR: Charlie Wing, an authority on home building and remodeling, specialises in translating technical information into layman's terms. He founded the nation's first owner-builder school, called the Shelter Institute. He's also written and hosted a national PBS TV series about remodeling and is the author of 14 home-related books, including How Your House Works.

By: Charlie Wing, Charlie Wing
Imprint: Taunton Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 206mm,
ISBN: 9781641551953
ISBN 10: 164155195X
Pages: 688
Publication Date: 20 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Charlie Wing is a nationally recognized authority on home construction, remodeling, and energy efficiency. Uniquely blending theory and practice, he holds a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from MIT and applied his scientific rigor to the physics of the house. A pioneer in the owner-builder movement, he co-founded the influential Shelter Institute and Cornerstones. He also developed the first DOE-approved computerized home energy audit and hosted the popular PBS series Housewarming with Charlie Wing. As the best-selling author of classics like The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, Dr. Wing has empowered generations of builders and dedicated DIYers to understand, fix, and improve their homes using proven scientific principles.