How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home, Fifth Edition - Richard Scutella - Bog - McGraw-Hill Education - Europe - Plusbog.dk
Publisher''s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The All-in-One Custom Homebuilders Guide--Fully Updated with the Latest Green Construction Methods How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home , fifth edition, gives you the information you need during every step of the homebuilding process--from selecting materials to designing the rooms to working with a contractor. Featuring practical, cost-effective ways of planning, designing, and building energy-efficient homes, the book presents money- and energy-saving options in every chapter. This thoroughly revised reference explains how you can implement many of the green construction strategies that make up the U.S. Green Building Council''s award-winning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines. Written by experienced instructors and builders, this is the most complete planning and homebuilding resource available. Learn how to: - Select the building site that best suits your project - Determine floor plans and types of construction, foundations, framing, and finishing - Use energy-efficient electric, lighting, heating, cooling, and insulation - Choose the best quality floors, wall coverings, fixtures, and appliances for your budget - Integrate green construction systems, components, and materials throughout your home - Include amenities such as decks, patios, gazebos, sidewalks, and driveways - Find and work with an established, skilled, and reliable contractor
