The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling: Fourth Edition

The 4th edition of a bestseller, The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is the most complete and detailed guide available for homebuilding and renovation projects.

About the Author: Charlie Wing has written 18 books on home construction, remodeling, and repair. A PhD graduate of MIT, he was co–founder of the Shelter Institute and Cornerstones owner-builder schools, technical editor Smart Homeowner, and creator and host of the PBS series Housewarming with Charlie Wing, and he has appeared on more than 400 radio and television shows, including the Discovery Channel and NBC’s Today Show.

Contents:
Introduction

1. Design
2. Site and Climate
3. Masonry
4. Foundations
5. Wood
6. Framing
7. Sheathing
8. Siding
9. Roofing
10. Windows and Doors
11. Plumbing
12. Wiring
13. Insulation and R-Value
14. Best Practice Insulating
15. Air-Sealing Existing Buildings
16. Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
17. Storage
18. Heating
19. Cooling
20. Passive Solar
21. Lighting
22. Sound
23. Fasteners
24. Decks and Railings
25. Measuring and Finance
Abbreviations
Glossary
Sources
Index

About the Author:

An authority on home building and remodelling, Charlie Wing specializes in translating technical information into laymans terms. A PhD graduate of MIT, he was co-founder of the Shelter Institute, the nations first owner-builder school. He has been the host and writer of a national PBS TV series about remodelling and is the author of 17 home-related books, including How Your House Works.

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Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labor-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, 4th Edition on hand is a great place to start.

- This new edition has 48 pages of brand-new material — including new chapters 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 visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem.

- With 25 chapters, 688 pages, and a whopping 1,700 full-color 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.