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Summary: my most-used reference book
Review: I had to replace a small shed roof (15'X4.5') on the back of a sun room and was very disappointed in ALL of the responses I received from the local contractors. Northern Virginia has been a hot spot for home renovations the past 5 years and apparently, these guys simply do not have to try to get work. Their complete lack of professionalism, responsiveness, and outrageous prices convinced me to do the project myself and thankfully, I found this book before I started. It provided clear, concise drawings and pictures that showed me, a beginner, how to frame, flash, and roof my entire project. The room is dry as bone now and I can't tell you how often I hear, "You did that yourself!". Great book.
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Summary: Best Framing book for Do-It-Yourselfers!
Review: I had to replace a small shed roof (15'X4.5') on the back of a sun room and was very disappointed in ALL of the responses I received from the local contractors. Northern Virginia has been a hot spot for home renovations the past 5 years and apparently, these guys simply do not have to try to get work. Their complete lack of professionalism, responsiveness, and outrageous prices convinced me to do the project myself and thankfully, I found this book before I started. It provided clear, concise drawings and pictures that showed me, a beginner, how to frame, flash, and roof my entire project. The room is dry as bone now and I can't tell you how often I hear, "You did that yourself!". Great book.
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Summary: where's the cd-rom
Review: I loved' this book for it's structural details and variety and for the many hours of toil it has saved me from when the designer and the architect can't seem to get the details on paper. It is worth the price of admission as a reference book and I',ve been waiting for the cd-Rom to show up with transportable features!
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Summary: Great for do it yourselfers
Review: I purchased this book for my husband for Christmas, but after he commented that he wanted to build a shed, I had to give it to him early. He designed the shed he wants to build based on the book, but now has moved onto re-siding our home, again based on the book. This book provides all of the fine details on how to build, frame, and do it all yourself. It contains better detail then most internet sites and very specific drawings. A great purchase for a do-it-yourselfer who wants to do things correctly!
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Summary: It's Ok, There are Better Books
Review: It is all about graphics in this book, a method of presenting that I enjoy but it needs some text and why behind those graphs. There are much better references out there on the subject than this book.
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Summary: Home Owner
Review: My wife and I love to do projects ourselves. But with out a background in construction it is sometimes difficult to complete large tasks such as shops and other out buildings. This book has provided us with the specific knowledge we needed to solve problems when they arise. The book is laid out in such a way that you can quickly find several solutions to most any problem. This is one of the most complete and accessible books we've found.
If you are thinking of adding to your house or building a shop or other building this book will give you the tools to succeed.
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Summary: A wonderful tool for working on your home
Review: This book far exceeded my expectations. The drawings, diagrams, tables and descriptions really helped me finish up the details for designing my own home.
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Summary: A wonderful tool for working on your home
Review: This book far exceeded my expectations. The drawings, diagrams, tables and descriptions really helped me finish up the details for designing my own home.
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Summary: not bad
Review: This book is great for learning about general framing. It's a good book to have around. Wish it had more detail (or should I say any at all regarding the subject of roofing and stairs. I don't regret buying this, I will keep it as a reference, but if you plan to work with roofs or stairs you need to purchase a another book.
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Summary: not bad
Review: This book is great for learning about general framing. It's a good book to have around. Wish it had more detail (or should I say any at all regarding the subject of roofing and stairs. I don't regret buying this, I will keep it as a reference, but if you plan to work with roofs or stairs you need to purchase a another book.
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