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The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms Item #: 280-9729-96 Author: Tom Philbin Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN:007049729X Format: Paperback Your Price: $24.95 In Stock |
Talk "shop" using The Illustrated Dictionary of Building TermsThis dictionary is chock-full of residential building expressions--from standard and slang construction terms--through advanced-level terminology--to trade shortcuts and 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!This is the complete professional reference you've been looking for, packed with 15,000 terms and much more! Definitions of vital construction-related terms, including slang, informative sidebars and humorous anecdotes, trade shortcuts, shop hints, quick-reference charts and tables, English and metric measurements and conversion charts, and illustrations to further explain terms and techniques. Conveniently sized and economically priced, this authoritative reference gives you everything more expensive dictionaries offer, plus a lot more. You'll find clear, concise definitions of 15,000 terms used in residential construction. A must-have reference for anyone working in the building trades! 256 pp. |
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