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Advanced Framing - Techniques, Troubleshooting & Structural Design
This book contains 46 of the best framing articles published in JLC - all written by hands-on experts. The book covers a broad range of topics on tools, building layout, floor, wall and roof framing, engineered lumber, energy details and more.
$30.00
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Basic Engineering for Builders
By Max Schwartz. If you've ever been stumped by an engineering problem on the job, yet wanted to avoid the expense of hiring a qualified engineer, you should have this book.
$40.00
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Build Smarter with Alternative Materials
By Leon Freebrite. To write this manual, the author researched hundreds of products that have come on the market in recent years. The ones he describes in this book will do the job better, creating a superior, longer-lasting finished product.
$35.00
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Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for all Climates
By Joseph Lstiburek. This guide was developed specifically for Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) buildings. A SIP building has to meet the same requirements that all buildings meet, but meet many more easily than typically constructed buildings.
$45.00
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Building Better Homes DVD
Created for builders, architects, and remodelers, this DVD-ROM shows you how to use the latest tools and techniques of building science to construct comfortable, energy-efficient homes.
$125.00
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Building Shell Field Guide
Building Shell Guide Outlines the best procedures from the DOE and utility weatherization programs throughout the U.S. The procedures provided here are simple, practical, and job-tested.
$39.00
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Concrete & Formwork: Construction Manual
This practical manual has all the information you need to select and pour the right mix for the job, lay out the structure, choose the right form materials, design and build the forms, and finish and cure the concrete.
$18.00
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Hydronic Heating Systems
Hydronic Heating Systems Provides solid technical advice on hydronic system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Includes an analysis of heat emitters, controls, and domestic hot water options. (40 pages)
$15.00
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National Construction Estimator - 2012
Current building costs for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Estimated prices for every common building material, the labor cost to install the material and a total "installed" cost.
$73.00
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National Repair & Remodeling Estimator - 2012
Manhours, labor and material costs for all common plumbing and HVAC work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. You can quickly work up a reliable estimate based on the pipe, fittings and equipment required.
$74.00
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