Illustrated dictionary of building materials and techniques - Hardcover
Hi-early cement. Aiguille. Darby. You' re in the middle of a home improvement project and suddenly you' re confronted with words you' ve never seen before. You don' t know what these things are, how to use them or how you' re supposed to even recognize them at the hardware store. Help is here for every homeowner or do-it-yourselfer who' s ever stumbled over strange terminology, misleading instructions or inadequate explanations. Now, with this unique, fully illustrated dictiona you' ll have the one tool every successful do-it-yourselfer needs-- a complete understanding of your next home improvement project. This comprehensive dictionary features: Straightforward, plain-English explanations covering 4,000 building tools, terms, materials, and techniques-- 850 of which are shown in practical, helpful, cross-referenced illustrationsComplete coverage of building, plumbing, electrical wiring, solar heating, hardware, architecture, heating, air conditioning, and more-- including everything from archaic and slang expressions to the latest technical informationDozens of useful charts, tables, and illustrated guides to common abbreviations, lumber, and plywood grades, hardware specifications, construction measurements and formulas-- a wealth of reference informationFull cross-referencing and grouping of related terms under a single heading to keep all the information you need accessible and ready to put to workTackle your next project with this do-it-yourselfer' s reference power tool and feel the self-assurance that comes from knowing every professional term, technique, and tool-- no matter how obscure.
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About the Author:
PAUL BIANCHINA is a licensed contractor, energy analyst, and how-to writer based in Bend, Oregon. He has written articles for Home Mechanix and Family Handyman, and many others, and is the author of seven highly successful books on home improvement.
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- PublisherTAB Books
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 083060281X
- ISBN 13 9780830602810
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages243
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