Title: Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Materials and Systems for Every Part of Your Home/5th Edition
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Date: 2023
Language: English
ISBN 10: 164155195X
ISBN 13: 9781641551953
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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The most comprehensive, visual guide to residential construction ever published―now updated for the modern builder.

The Visual Handbook of Building & Remodeling is the definitive "how-to" resource for anyone looking to understand the complex systems of a home.

Featuring 1,700 full-color illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts, this 688-page book allows you to visualize the processes and techniques needed for successful building and remodeling projects. It covers every aspect of home design and construction, making it an invaluable reference for both novice and experienced builders.

Whether you're designing a new addition, remodeling a kitchen, or troubleshooting a structural issue, this handbook provides the "gold standard" specifications for every major house system.

From site-work and foundations to finish carpentry and high-efficiency mechanicals, you will find the precise measurements, clearances, and material data required to do the job right the first time.

This updated edition covers the latest in:

Building Science: Modern insulation, air-sealing, and moisture-management techniques.
Energy Efficiency: Solar orientation, heat pumps, and sustainable material choices.
Code Compliance: Simplified visual breakdowns of the most current IRC (International Residential Code) standards.
Pro-Level Detailing: Professional-grade framing, roofing, and plumbing layouts for durable, long-lasting construction.

About the Author

Charlie Wing is a nationally recognized authority on home construction, remodeling, and energy efficiency. Uniquely blending theory and practice, he holds a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from MIT and applied his scientific rigor to the physics of the house. A pioneer in the owner-builder movement, he co-founded the influential Shelter Institute and Cornerstones. He also developed the first DOE-approved computerized home energy audit and hosted the popular PBS series Housewarming with Charlie Wing. As the best-selling author of classics like The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, Dr. Wing has empowered generations of builders and dedicated DIYers to understand, fix, and improve their homes using proven scientific principles.

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