The Building Trades Pocketbook; A Handy Manual Of Reference On Building Construction, Including Structural Design, Masonry, Bricklaying, Carpentry, . Plumbing, Lighting, Heating, And Ventilation

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ISBN 10: 9354158986 / ISBN 13: 9789354158988

Published by Alpha Edition, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Building Trades Pocketbook; A Handy Manual Of Reference On Building Construction, Including Structural Design, Masonry, Bricklaying, Carpentry, . Plumbing, Lighting, Heating, And Ventilation
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354158986
• ISBN 13: 9789354158988
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A trusted companion for generations of builders, The Building Trades Pocketbook distils the essential wisdom of early 20th-century construction into a single, practical volume. Every page brims with hands-on guidance for masonry and bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, roofing and plastering, painting, plumbing, lighting, heating, and ventilation. It is compact. It is indispensable. Whether you are a seasoned tradesman, a construction student, or an enthusiast of home improvement resources, this construction reference manual offers clarity and confidence at every turn. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As both a building trades guide and a structural design handbook, it reveals the practical construction techniques that shaped the skylines and homes of its era. Its pages speak to the craft, precision, and ingenuity that builders and contractors have relied upon for over a century. For those drawn to the legacy of classic trades or the elegance of time-honoured solutions, The Building Trades Pocketbook stands as more than a tradesman pocketbook. It is a cultural artefact, cherished by collectors and valued by anyone seeking authentic, tried-and-true methods in construction.