The book provided many pictures to guide you along your way, probably unlike the other books that are designed for pros. I liked how it gave an intro and guidance on tools and lumber; I am not a novice tool man but didn't know much about building tools and nothing about lumber, but now feel versed in the exact tools needed for building rooms. My only dislike was known before I bought the book and that's that it covered only metal framing a basement, while I bought the book to learn how to frame a basement, and this book didn't provide any alternatives for the basement chapter besides how to frame with metal studs. In all a great book and it will definetly assist when I want to build that deck, clubhouse, and detached garage. It has already given me the confidence to dive headfirst into framing out my basement and purchasing some cool new toys, oops I mean tools. When getting permission from the misses, I just show her the book and say, "see the book says I need this & that", it has worked like a charm.Read full review
This book provides good and valuable advice for those who, like me, have zero knowledge about the involved techniques for building a framed house. From beginning to the very last page, the book is full of color pictures and didatic explanations that help the reader feel confident enough to get started. As wood frame houses are not common in my country (it's pratically non existent) and as I am thinking of starting a business based on such construction technique, I am sure this material is providing me with the most important information. Strongly recommended!
If you want your home built right, buy this book. If you live near Hurricane Ally and don't want your roof blown off. Buy this book. Built a better and strong home. I have already used some of the information to reinforce home doors frame, roof and windows frame.
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I was so happy to buy the book/ like new at a small price thank you.
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Great book easy to understand.
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