| Description |
170 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm |
| Series |
Taunton's build like a pro.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Getting started. Old and new ; Water, the bane of basements ; Evaluating walls and floors ; Checking the mechanical systems ; The critical path -- Inspiration and ideas. Rec rooms ; Bedrooms ; Bathrooms ; Laundry and utility rooms -- Design and planning. Design ; Planning ; Building codes and permits -- Demolition and repair. Demo ; Basic structural repairs -- Framing walls. Anatomy of a wall ; Layout ; Building the walls ; Building soffits ; Framing check ; Adding an egress window -- Mechanicals. HVAC ; Plumbing ; Wiring -- Walls and ceilings. Insulation ; Handing rock ; Finishing rock -- Finish carpentry. Setting doors ; Extending jambs ; Installing casing ; Setting cabinets ; Installing baseboards ; Fitting closets -- Paint, stain, and floors. Finishing the trim ; Floor coverings -- Finishing up. running base shoe ; Final plumbing ; Finishing electricals ; HVAC ; Door hardware ; Final touches. |
| Subject |
Basements -- Remodeling -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| ISBN |
9781600852923 (pbk.) |
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1600852920 (pbk.) |
| Music No. |
071308 Taunton |
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