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Renovation (3rd Edition)

by: LITCHFIELD, MICHAEL W.

Renovation (3rd Edition)

by: LITCHFIELD, MICHAEL W.

ISBN 13:
9781561585885
ISBN 10:
1561585882
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 09/06/2005
Publisher: Taunton Pr

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Summary

The "bible" of home renovators for over 25 years, "Renovation" has now been completely revised and updated with all new color photography.

Introduction
Inspecting a House
The Roof	p. 7
House Exterior	p. 9
Interiors	p. 11
Mechanical Systems	p. 15
Estimating Project Difficulty and Costs	p. 17
Planning
Creating a Home That Suits You	p. 19
Documenting What's There	p. 21
Design Constraints	p. 24
From Preliminary Designs to Working Drawings	p. 25
An Overview of Renovation	p. 28
Case Histories	p. 29
Tools
Tool Safety	p. 34
Tools to Own	p. 35
Tools to Rent	p. 44
Building Materials
Standard Lumber	p. 47
Salvage Lumber	p. 50
Engineered Lumber	p. 50
Framing with Steel	p. 52
Structural and Nonstructural Panels	p. 54
Metal Connectors	p. 56
Adhesives, Caulks, and Sealants	p. 62
Roofs
Roof Safety and Equipment	p. 65
Preparing to Install a New Roof	p. 67
Roof Flashing	p. 70
Asphalt Shingles	p. 76
Wood Shingles	p. 82
A Medley of Roofing Types	p. 86
Doors, Windows, and Skylights
Ordering Doors: An Overview	p. 89
Installing an Interior Door	p. 92
Installing a Basic Exterior Door	p. 96
Installing French Doors	p. 100
Installing Hardware	p. 103
Weatherstripping Door Frames	p. 106
Installing a Basic Window	p. 112
Window Repairs	p. 116
Installing a Skylight	p. 118
Exteriors
Weather Barriers	p. 127
Exterior Trim	p. 130
Siding	p. 135
Rain Gutters	p. 146
Structural Carpentry
Understanding Structure	p. 151
Framing Walls	p. 152
Demolition	p. 161
Reinforcing and Repairing the Structure	p. 165
Stair Repairs	p. 172
Structural Remodeling	p. 178
Masonry
Terms, Tools, and Tips	p. 182
Working with Brick	p. 185
Chimneys	p. 192
Foundations and Concrete
An Overview	p. 200
Jacking and Shoring	p. 204
Minor Repairs and Upgrades	p. 211
Replacing a Shallow Foundation	p. 212
Concrete Work	p. 220
Damp Basement Solutions	p. 224
Electrical Wiring
Understanding Electricity	p. 226
Planning and Estimating	p. 231
Tools and Materials	p. 234
Rough-In Wiring	p. 242
Installing Receptacles, Fixtures, and Switches	p. 248
Conduit and Flexible Metal Cable	p. 254
Adding Outlets to Existing Circuits	p. 257
Plumbing
An Overview of Plumbing Systems	p. 263
Planning	p. 265
Tools	p. 268
Working with Copper Water-Supply Pipe	p. 270
Fittings	p. 271
Working with DWV Materials	p. 275
Venting Options	p. 280
Roughing-In DWV Pipes	p. 284
Roughing-In Supply Pipes	p. 290
Installing Fixtures	p. 292
Replacing a Water Heater	p. 297
Kitchens and Baths
Kitchen Planning	p. 300
Installing Cabinets	p. 305
Countertops for Kitchens and Baths	p. 312
Kitchen Sinks	p. 316
Bathroom Planning	p. 322
Energy Conservation and Air Quality
Sealing Air Leaks	p. 327
Controlling Moisture and Mold	p. 332
Insulation	p. 337
Finish Surfaces
Drywall	p. 351
Plastering	p. 370
Soundproofing	p. 375
Tiling
Choosing Tile	p. 377
Tools	p. 379
Materials	p. 383
Getting Ready to Tile	p. 386
Installing Setting Beds	p. 389
Tile Estimation and Layout	p. 393
Installing a Floor	p. 396
Countertops	p. 397
Tub Surround	p. 400
Finish Carpentry
Tools	p. 405
Materials	p. 410
Basic Skills	p. 412
Casing a Door	p. 417
Casing a Window	p. 421
Baseboard and Crown Molding	p. 425
Painting
Essential Prep Work	p. 433
Choosing Paint	p. 433
Tools and Equipment	p. 436
Painting Basics	p. 440
Lead-Paint Safety	p. 442
Painting the Interior	p. 444
Stripping and Refinishing Interior Trim	p. 452
Painting the Exterior	p. 457
Wallpapering
Selecting Materials	p. 463
Ordering Wallcovering	p. 467
Equipment	p. 467
Preparing Surfaces	p. 468
Laying Out the Work	p. 472
Basic Papering Techniques	p. 474
Complex and Special-Care Areas	p. 478
Flooring
Flooring Choices	p. 482
Refinishing Wood Floors	p. 487
Installing Strip Flooring	p. 497
Resilient Flooring	p. 502
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting	p. 506
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Renovation (3rd Edition)

Renovation (3rd Edition)

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1561585882

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