Complete Visual Guide to Building a House, The

Most of the books available on carpentry are either dry textbooks, incomplete project-based books, or books of building/architectural details. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House takes a different, step-by-step approach, with full-colour drawings of every step in the building process from laying a foundation through to installing the finishing touch on a newel post. Contents include: Building the structure Roofing the house Installing windows, exterior doors, siding and trim Hanging doors Building stairs Combining the expertise of builder John Carroll and the engaging drawings of illustrator Chuck Lockhart, this book is a complete course in residential carpentry and construction from the voice (and hand) of experience. – ASIN: 1600850227 | ISBN13: 9781600850226 | ISBN-13: 978-1600850226