Companion to the Australian House Building Manual. This all Australian title has large scale drawings to make it easy to understand how the various stages and components fit together. The Owner Builder is shown how to plan the house to suit the chosen allotment and the most economical methods of owner building. You will learn how to identify and correct faulty building practices, the correct trade terms to use and how to order building products. This manual will provide you with confidence to build a typical Australian home in weatherboard, brick veneer, cavity brick or concrete block. Contents Understanding House Construction Designing the House Weatherboard Houses Brick Veneer Houses 2 Storey Brick Veneer & Weatherboard Split Level Houses Double Brick Concrete Block Masonry Extensions & Renovations Extending Brick Veneer Houses Extending a Weatherboard House Adding a Verandah or Carport How to Supervise the Site Raising a House Identifying & Correcting Common Problems Trade Skills for Owner Builders & Apprentices How to Use Tools
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