Illustrated Dictionary of Building Materials and Techniques:
An Invaluable Sourcebook of the Tools, Terms, Materials, and Techniques Used by
Building Profession.
Hi-early cement. Darby. You are in the middle of a home improvement
project and suddenly you are confronted with words you have never seen before.
You
do not know what these things are, how to use them or how you are supposed to even
recognize them at the hardware store. Help is here for every homeowner or
do-it-yourselfer who has ever stumbled over strange terminology, misleading
instructions or inadequate explanations.
Now, with this unique, fully
illustrated dictionary, you will 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
illustrations*Complete 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
information*Dozens of useful charts, tables, and illustrated guides to common
abbreviations, lumber, and plywood grades, hardware specifications, construction
measurements and formulas, a wealth of reference information*Full
cross-referencing and grouping of related terms under a single heading to keep
all the information you need accessible and ready to put to work Tackle your next
project with this do-it-your self reference power tool and feel the self assurance that comes from knowing every professional term, technique, and
tool.
