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Building Surveys by H.S. Staveley
and Peter Glover
This new edition includes a completely revised section on
surveying historic buildings. It also brings the reader fully up to date with
the changes to the legal and regulatory framework within which surveyors
operate. Recent cases which impact on surveyor's liabilities to their clients
are discussed. |
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Collins Complete DIY Manual by Albert Jackson &
David Day
This revised and updated edition has been extensively rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations to give the book a modern contemporary feel. It also includes all the new products and techniques that have been developed since the last edition |
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Building Regulations Explained and Illustrated by
Vincent Powell-Smith
A straightforward guide to building control in England and Wales. For this eleventh edition, the legal section has been substantially revised with new material on private certification and related legislation. It also includes revised regulations on stairways and glazing. |
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Manual to the Building Regulations
(DTLR)
This manual enables readers to find out about the Building Regulations and the system of building control, and decide whether they apply to the work they want to undertake. It relates to the Building Regulations 2000, plus the 2002 editions of Regulation J, H, L1 and L2. |
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Black & Decker: The
Complete Guide to Painting & Decorating
An illustrated guide to improving interior rooms with paint, wall coverings and other decorative materials using professional techniques
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Mini Workbook: Concreting
Unbeatable value at £2.99, each book in the Mini Workbook series offers the reader concise, step-by-step instructions to achieve practical results in a huge range of home improvement techniques. |
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Designing and Building Your Own Home
by Martin Cummins Many people dream of designing and building their own home, but don't know where to start. This book guides you through the process, making it an affordable, realistic and, above all, exciting option. Written by a practising architect, the book aims to provide the support and answers you will need, including where do you start? What are your options? What type of site are you after and how do you find it? etc... |
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How to Finance Building or
Converting Your Own Home: Book and Directory -
by Roy Speer and Michael Dade
How to Finance Building or Converting Your Own Home is a ground-breaking book and directory. The first and only reference written specifically on this subject, this book tells you: - All the things you will have to spend money on in order to create your own home. - The most effective methods to find out land and property prices, and construction costs. - The best way for you to work up a realistic budget. - All the places to look for money to fund your project. - What information lenders want from you and the right way to approach them. |
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How to Get Planning Permission
by Roy Speer and Michael Dade
How to Get Planning Permission gives you all the information you will need on planning permission and using the planning system effectively. With over 80 illustrations, tables and examples, this book tells you: - How to dramatically increase your chances of success - before your application is even submitted - - - When to make full or outline applications - How to complete application forms and notices to your best advantage - 9 essential points for writing a supporting letter and 8 common mistakes to avoid - What you must include in application plans and drawings and much more... |
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How to Find and Buy a Building Plot
by Roy Speer and Michael Dade
How to Find and Buy a Building Plot is the first and only comprehensive book specifically about buying land on which to build a house. It gives you all the essential information you need to locate, assess and purchase a plot. With over 65 illustrations, tables and examples, this book tells you: - 12 sources of plots for sale - and how to get the best out of them - Successful methods professional property developers use to find land - Essential items to organise - before you even start plot hunting - 10 vital points to look out for when inspecting a plot - How to value plots, make an offer, and negotiate your purchase effectively and much more... |
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How to Stop and Influence Planning
Permission
by Roy Speer and Michael Dade |
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The Housebuilder's Bible Milennium
Edition by Mark Brinkley
This is one of those books that has become a cult hit. The majority of purchasers are drawn from Britain's growing army of self builders, people building new homes or renovating existing ones, who appreciate the frank and at times brutal appraisal of their efforts. |
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Home Extensions:
Planning, Managing and Completing Your Extension by
Laurie Williamson
Written by an experienced freelance estimator, this book is a step-by-step guide designed to assist anyone planning to build an extension. It contains important points of "good building practice", accompanied by a handy illustrated reference guide. |
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Home
Conversions: The Complete Handbook by Paul
Hymers
For a large number of homeowners, creating additional living space is a key issue, especially if it can be done without moving house. Roof and loft conversions are among the most popular but there is also a great deal of potential for garages and basements. Home conversions are also about adding value to your home as well as increasing your living space. This book provides clear and concise advice on how to plan and supervise a loft, basement or garage conversion. It guides the reader through all the stages - including planning and the law, dealing with architects, builders and other contractors and decorating - to show you how to avoid costly mistakes. |
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Building Construction Handbook
by Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno
This handbook summarizes concisely, in diagrams and brief explanations, all elements of construction. Practice, techniques, components and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards. This fourth edition has been extensively updated. In particular the section on thermal insulation has been substantially expanded and updated to take into account changes in Part L of the Building Regulations "Conservation of Fuel and Power." All sections have been updated to include reference to revised British and European Standards, regulations and legislation. Further references and explanations have been added to aid the reader's understanding. This should be a useful text for all students of construction and related subjects and is a valuable reference text for construction professionals. |
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Flooring Basics by Rick Peters
A guide to the basics of flooring, for any room in the house. The instructions are detailed and there are illustrations and photographs of the process. There is advice on when you need to buy your tools and when you can hire them, along with tips and tricks of the trade |
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Painting & Decorating
by A Fulcher, B Rhodes, W Stewart, D. Tickle & J
Windsor
This book provides all the technical information needed by the trainee painting and decorating student. The new edition includes new developments on tools and equipment, materials and scaffolding, and new health and safety regulations for construction work. More Information/Buy Now |
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Plumbing & Central Heating
by Mike Lawrence
Modern systems and materials mean that most domestic plumbing jobs are within the scope of do-it-yourselfers. This guide explains the basic skills of plumbing which can be applied to any situation. Instructions for 30 projects, from mending a leaking tap, to installing a shower unit. |
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The "Which ?" Book of
Plumbing and Central Heating by David Holloway
This is a guide to domestic plumbing and central heating, with advice on tools and materials and complete instructions for everything from plumbing in a washing machine, a power shower. |
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"Reader's Digest" Complete
DIY Manual by the Reader's Digest Association
A revised edition features practical projects for all areas of the home. It covers DIY techniques, tools and materials for jobs ranging from wallpapering and tiling, through plumbing and electrics, to drainage, paths and steps, and garage doors. More Information/Buy Now |
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The Self-Build Book by Jon
Broome and Brian Richardson
Everyone carries a picture of their ideal home in their mind. This book provides advice, information and design ideas for making this dream a reality. Taken from a wide cross-section of the major companies within the self-build industry, it gathers plans and divides them into 14 categories. |
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"The Sunday
Times" DIY and Decorating
This is a step-by-step guide to decorating tasks, including information on methods, tools, materials and equipment. The book covers repairing and preparing surfaces, creating decorative finishes, improving flooring, lighting, storage - even the shapes of rooms. |
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The "Which ?"
Book of Wiring and Lighting by Mike Lawrence
This text aims to provide all the information needed to carry out any wiring job safely and to professional standards. Illustrated throughout with clear photographs and diagrams, the book introduces the tools and equipment needed for electrical work and teaches all the necessary techniques needed step-by-step |
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Basements by Kelsey
Provides step-by-step directions on turning a basement into a living space. |
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The
Professional's and Home Owner's Guide to Dampness in
Buildings by T.A. Oxley, E.G. Gobert
This book explains the nature of dampness in buildings, how to diagnose a dampness problem before it gets out of hand and how to deal with it. It covers the problems of rising dampness and condensation (and how to distinguish them), which are generally not fully understood, even by many professional surveyors. |
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Building
Regulations and Fire Safety - DETR
Gives guidance on the steps involved in approving fire safety of building work to meet requirements of two regulatory regimes. It explains the steps involved in approving fire safety aspects of building work and the interaction between building regulations and other statutory safety requirements. |
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One Stop Health &
Safety by Jeremy Stranks
Conforming with the minimum legal standards on health and safety regulation is generally no longer regarded as sufficient for the effective and safe running of any business. Increasingly, health and safety has come to be seen as an essential component of good business practice. |
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The
Electrician's Guide to the 16th Edition of the IEE Wiring
Regulations BS7671 John Whitfield |
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