Written for small builders and tradesmen such as bricklayers andcarpenters, as well as householders wanting to provide more spaceand enhanced living conditions without the substantial cost ofmoving house. While there are many books that deal with theconstruction aspects of extending a house, there are few sourcesthat combine the planning, construction and regulatory aspects intoone easily accessible source. Extending and Improving a Homemeets that need. By focussing on specific building elements -foundations, walls, roofs, services, finishes etc - the bookneatly provides a comprehensive, accessible guide to the areas ofhome improvement that cause most concern for householders and smallbuilders.
Extending and Improving a Home will: Guide you through the mazeof legislation that affects most building alterations andextensions; show how to go about getting a project realised interms of design, choice of contractor and construction,successfully and to budget, and give sound technical solutions forall the elements of a project that also comply with BuildingRegulations.
M. J. Billington
Bauausführung Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen Building Maintenance & Services Building Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction Construction Gebäudeunterhaltung, Dienstleistungen Gebäudevermessung