How to Plan, Contract and Build Your Own Home
Scutella, Richard M.; Heberle, Dave
Language: English
Published by TAB Books. Ltd, Blue Ridge Summit, PA U.S.A., 1991
- Hardcover
- Used
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Blue Ridge Summit: Tab, 1991. Near New. 2nd Edition, expanded. Includes: House styles/types, Traffic planning/zoning, Size planning, Prints/drawings, Footers, Fndtns, Floor framing, Wall framing, roof framing, Stairs, Windows, plumbing etc. ALso includes: Geographical location, the bldg site/orientation, the contractor, maintenance program. 410pp 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Title
- How to Plan, Contract and Build Your Own Home
- Author
- Scutella, Richard M.; Heberle, Dave
- Publisher
- TAB Books. Ltd, Blue Ridge Summit, PA U.S.A.
- Publication year
- 1991
- Condition
- Near New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0830675841
- ISBN 13
- 9780830675845
- Illustrator
- Jay Marcinowski
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
- Save and get more from your money
- Pick the perfect site
- Minimize maintenance cost and effort
- Maximize indoor and outdoor space
There are countless reasons why building your own home makes good sense. But for most people, the chance to create the home they've always wanted is #1 on their list. And this all-in-one guide can help you every step of the way toward realizing your vision -- from hiring the right vendors to picking fixtures.
Whether it's basic planning ("What's your move-in date?") or construction methods ("Wood or steel?"), this trusted reference, now fully updated to cover new materials, techniques, energy-saving options, and environmentally friendly technologies and methods, is the most complete source for homebuilders available.
Written by experienced instructors and builders, and used by thousands of savvy buyers of custom and not-yet-built homes, How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home will help you:
- Select the right site and supervise its preparation
- Make wise decisions on floor plans, types of construction, framing, and foundations
- Plan for home office use, communications upgrades, "smart house" technology, and a home that will serve your needs throughout your life
- Choose the newest and most economical and efficient types of insulation, roofing, plumbing, wiring, and more
- Select amenities such as decks, patios, gazebos, sidewalks, and driveways
- Evaluate doing it yourself vs. subcontracting
- Know when you'll move in with a helpful calendar-style checklist
- Select the right mortgage
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