|
Showing 1 - 4 of
4 matches in All Departments
Britain has a wonderfully rich stock of period houses. These
properties are often unwittingly damaged, some by well-meaning
owners or incompetent builders, others as a result of mortgage
lenders insisting on misguided quick-fix 'remedies' that cause
long-term deterioration. There is widespread lack of knowledge
about how to maintain period properties but Haynes has now come to
the rescue with this clearly written Manual showing the correct
approach to care and repair. This is essential reading for anyone
who owns, or would like to own, a period house. 'essential
reading...this Manual will guide you safely through'
Many of Britain's four million Victorian and Edwardian houses were
shoddily built and often require 'essential repairs'. Problems like
rising damp, timber decay, bowed roofs and subsidence are well
known, but how can you tell if your house has major defects or is
just typical for its age? Forget 'makeovers': this new edition of
the Victorian House Manual, which has been extensively updated,
shows where to look for danger signs, what's 'normal' and what
isn't, and how to fix common defects. Equipped with this book, you
can talk the same language as builders and property professionals.
Written in a friendly and enjoyable style, and yet technically
comprehensive. How your house was built - its age and history. What
adds value? Packed with entertaining snippets - everything from
anthrax in the walls and ingress of sewer rats to why cats are bad
news for some roofs. Each chapter is devoted to a key part of the
house: roofs, walls, windows, ceilings, etc, in the comprehensive
style of a Building Survey, with full-colour photos and some
step-by-step projects for repairs. Defects, causes and solutions:
how to identify, solve and prevent all common defects found in
Victorian houses, with some common scams exposed.
Many people are looking at ways to extend their homes rather than
move house, but 'getting the builders in' can be a recipe for
disaster unless you really know what you are doing. Whether you
plan to employ a building contractor or tackle so
Most of us would love to design and build our own home. In fact,
more people than ever are doing precisely this. But how exactly do
you go about it? How much of the building work should you do
yourself? This manual explains the entire process in plain English,
backed up with hundreds of colour photos showing real self-build
projects taking shape. Each chapter is devoted to a key stage of
the build from the foundations right through to snagging and
completion. Whether you tackle some of the works yourself, or
employ architects and contractors, this step-by-step guide will
show you how to stay firmly in control, get to grips with the
latest planning and building regulations, and complete your project
on time and within budget.
|
You may like...
Loot
Nadine Gordimer
Paperback
(2)
R398
R330
Discovery Miles 3 300
|