Construction Installation Encyclopedia

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Summary: A 787-page compendium with an accompanying CD
Review: A 787-page compendium with an accompanying CD of all the material in the book (including the figures and tables), Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia offers step-by-step installation instructions for any residential construction, remodeling, or repair task that a do-it-yourself homeowner or professional construction worker is apt to face. Organized alphabetically and written with clear, accessible language that is ideal for the non-specialist general reader, Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia is enhanced with literally hundreds of diagrams and illustrations showing how to build, install, or remodel each part of a specific job, as well as providing information on handy materials, equipment, and even tools for designated projects. From Acoustic tiles, to bathroom fixture, to cabinetry, to heating & air conditioning, to painting, to plumbing, to stone masonry, to wall paper to wood flooring, Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia covers every aspect of residential construction, remodeling, or repair. There are even manhour tables for each work item covered. Filled with charts and tables, Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia is also the ideal and recommended reference for creating estimates and bids, as well as monitoring work crews and construction schedules.