The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms

Book Description
Residential building expressions--standard and slang construction terms--advanced-level terminology--trade shortcuts--shop talk. Whenever you're stumped by unfamiliar building jargon, just turn to The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms by Tom Philbin. Arranged in an easy-to-use, alphabetical format, this versatile, richly illustrated resource does much more than give you instant definitions of trade terms like ``mud job,'' ``screwed off'' and ``wolves in the walls.'' It also helps you perform hassle-free metric conversions--determine appropriate screw sizes--choose molding types--find low-cost alternatives to traditional lumber--discover the latest building methods--and more.

Book Info
Contains clear, concise definitions of 15,000 terms used in residential construction, including slang. Provides hard-to-find industry information on shop hints, shortcuts, tips and techniques. Paper. DLC: Building - Dictionaries.

The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms

The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms,Tom Philbin,McGraw-Hill Professional,007049729X,Building,Building Engineering (General),Construction - General,Dictionaries,Home Improvement / Construction,Reference,Remodeling & Renovation - General,Technology,Building construction & materials,House & Home / Remodeling & Renovation

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