With a vast array of well-organized and easily accessible essential data, The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling quickly established itself as a standard reference for homeowners involved in DIY projects, builders, contractors, and architects. This enlarged, updated, and expanded fourth edition includes the latest code information, full-colour drawings, and expanded sections on framing, sheathing, solar power, insulation and air sealing, and heating and cooling.The bookis aimed at the American market and as such contains regulations and guidelines for the US.
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Charlie Wing, an authority on home building and remodeling, specializes in translating technical information into layman's terms. He founded the nation's first owner-builder school, called the Shelter Institute. He's also written and hosted a national PBS TV series about remodeling and is the author of 14 home-related books, including How Your House Works.
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