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Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project.
Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency.
This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping.
Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track.
Product details
Publisher : Krause Publications; Fifth edition (January 12, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 1440346011
ISBN-13 : 978-1440346019
Item Weight : 2.8 pounds
Dimensions : 8.24 x 8.2 x 10.86 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #12,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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#11 in Home Design & Construction (Books)
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