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Illustrated Dictionary of Building Materials and Techniques: An Invaluable Sourcebook of the Tools, Terms, Materials, and Techniques Used by Building Professionals
Illustrated Dictionary of Building Materials and Techniques An Invaluable Sourcebook of the Tools Terms Materials and Techniques Used by Building Professionals Author:Paul Bianchina In 1990 Americans spent over one billion dollars remodeling their homes. This source contains over 4,000 alphabetically arranged definitions and abbreviations from the simple to the complex, archaic terms and slang expressions to the latest technical information. Features 500 detailed illustrations, a wealth of tables, charts and listings of ess... more »ential data on building and framing principles, lumber/plywood grades and measurements, hardwood specifications, electrical and plumbing basics, solar heating, air conditioning and much more.« less