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This edition of Habitat for Humanity: How to Build a House has been revised and updated, and is a valuable reference guide to building an affordable, safe, energy-efficient home. Whether you are a seasoned pro or have never picked up a hammer, this informative book will take you through every step of the process, from site evaluation to permits to designs in preparation to the actual instruction of a basic, structurally sound home.
Serving as the world's leading authority on community homebuilding, Habitat for Humanity International is written by veteran carpenter, Larry Haun, who possesses over 40 years of hands-on building experience. The author provides inside advice, step-by-step techniques and expert tips to simplify the complex procedure, delivering into your hands the perfect book for anyone who would like to build a simple, energy smart home without spending a lot of money. 288 pages.
Table of Contents:
Getting Started
Building Basics
Firm, Flat, Level, and Square
Going Up
Shelter
Closing In
Building an Outdoor Room
Comfort Inside
The Walls Within
Making a House Beautiful and Useful
Final Details
Habitat for Humanity: How to Build a House, Revised and Updated