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The complete visual guide to building a house / by Carroll, John(John Michael),1949-(CARDINAL)650064; Lockhart, Chuck.(CARDINAL)406430;
PART 1. Building the Structure -- 1. Building Foundations -- 2. Framing Floors, Walls, and Ceilings -- 3. Roof Framing I : Raftered Roofs -- 4. Roof Framing II : Truss Roofs -- PART 2. Closing the House to the Weather -- 5. Roofing the House -- 6. Installing Windows, Exterior Doors, and Siding -- 7. Controlling Moisture -- Part 3. Finishing the House -- 8. Installing Wall and Floor Coverings -- 9. Hanging Doors -- 10. Installing Trim and Cabinets -- 11. Building Stairs."Most of the books available on carpentry are either dry textbooks, incomplete project-based books, or books of building/architectural details. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House takes a different, step-by-step approach, with full-color drawings of every step in the building process from laying a foundation through installing the finishing touch on a newel post. Combining the expertise of builder John Carroll and the engaging drawings of illustrator Charles Lockhart, this book is a complete course in residential carpentry and construction from the voice (and hand) of experience"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Illustrated works.; House construction; House construction;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 13
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Understanding green building materials / by Rider, Traci Rose.(CARDINAL)496333; Glass, Stacy(Stacy N.),1970-(CARDINAL)502098; McNaughton, Jessica.(CARDINAL)502099;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-171) and index.Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Green Building Rating Systems -- ch. 2 Overarching Considerations -- ch. 3 Labels and Certifications -- ch. 4 Life Cycle Assessment -- ch. 5 Structural Materials -- ch. 6 Wall Systems -- Framing, Insulation, Wallboard, and SIPs -- ch. 7 Flooring -- ch. 8 Countertops -- ch. 9 Millwork -- Casework, Wall Paneling, and Trim -- ch. 10 Furniture -- ch. 11 Finishes -- ch. 12 Future Trends.A maze of new products, manufacturers, and standards are routinely introduced, leaving professionals to wonder what's best for their projects. This handy primer--the perfect companion to Traci Rider's Understanding Green Building Guidelines--summarizes the materials available, compares their advantages and disadvantages, explains how to use them and explores the considerations for choosing among them. From eco-friendly sheetrock to sustainable paint finishes, it lays out the basics of green building products, helping architecture and design professionals make sense of the fast-paced building movement. --Book Jacket.Architects, Designers, And Contractors are increasingly familiar with the policies, procedures, and guidelines for achieving sustainable, or "green" building standards. But what about the green building materials themselves? What are they, what are the options, and how shuld you decide what to specify? --
Subjects: Building materials; Green products.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Understanding the world's greatest structures [videorecording] : science and innovation from antiquity to modernity / cStephen Ressler. by Ressler, Stephen J.; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;
Disc 1. Learning to see and understand structure -- The science of structure : forces in balance -- Internal forces, stress, and strength -- From wood to steel: properties of materials -- Building up: columns and buckling -- Building across : beams and bending. Disc 2. Trusses: the power of the triangle -- Cables and arches: the power of the parabola -- Loads and structural systems -- Egypt and Greece: pyramids to the Parthenon -- The glory of Rome in arches and vaults -- The rise and fall of the Gothic cathedral. Disc 3. Three great domes: Rome to the Renaissance -- How iron and science transformed arch bridges -- Suspension bridges: the battle of the cable -- Suspension bridges: the challenge of wind -- Great cantilever bridges: tragedy and triumph --The rise of iron, and steel, framed buildings. Disc 4. The great skyscraper race -- The beauty and versatility of modern concrete -- Amazing thin shells: strength from curvature -- Vast roof systems of iron and steel -- The incredible lightness of tension structures -- Strategies for understanding any structure.Instructed by Professor Stephen Ressler, Professor of Civil Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point.DVD.
Subjects: Instructional films.; Structural design.; Structural engineering.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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STEAM Stories for Preschool [kit] by Van Husen, Chris; author; Dziengel, Ana; author(CARDINAL)692349;
If I built a carIf I Built a SchoolSTEAM play & learnIf I Built a HouseIf I built a car: Jack describes the kind of car he would build--one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea.If I Built a House: Imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he's back and ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide.If I Built a School: Imaginative Jack describes the kind of school he would build--one full of animals, with tubes to transport students directly to their classrooms, and library books that come alive.STEAM play & learn: Preschoolers will love tackling these 20 fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Topics include symmetry and how light bounces to create reflections with mirror mandalas, diffusion and capillary action with tie dye towels, structural framing and bracing with marshmallow structures, and electrical currents with salty circuits. This cross-subject approach to learning will prepare young children for the subjects they will soon learn in elementary school and beyond. Each project features simple instructions and large, full-color photos, to make each one enjoyable and fun for both kids and parents.Preschool
Subjects: Dwellings ; Imagination; Schools; Automobiles;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ultimate guide to kids' play structures and tree houses : 10 easy-to-build, fun projects / by Beneke, Jeff.(CARDINAL)642606; Wilson, Steve.(CARDINAL)434104;
Includes bibliography (186-187) and index.Materials and methods -- Planning & designing -- Tools -- Materials -- Techniques -- Finishing and maintenance -- Kids' playland -- Kids' playland and its central tower -- Swing frame -- Monkey bar -- Stand-alone projects -- Playhouse -- Sandbox -- Picnic table -- Teeter-totter -- Advanced projects -- Victorian playhouse -- Tree-house fort -- Boat-style tree house.A guide to creating a wide variety of outdoor play structures covers the entire process from design through construction and finishing and furnishes helpful suggestions on tools, materials, building techniques, and safety.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Children's playhouses; Children's playhouses; Play environments.; Playgrounds; Tree houses;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Natural timber frame homes : building with wood, stone, clay, and straw / by Bingham, Wayne J.(CARDINAL)464160; Pfeffer, Jerod.(CARDINAL)481456;
Introduction : America's approach to building ; Sources of materials ; Local materials and renewable energy -- Challenging basic assumptions : Life without oil ; Environmental and human health ; Diverse and stable economies ; Benefits of building your own home ; Beautiful, natural, hand-built homes -- Evaluating the problem of conventional building : Toxic interior environments ; Impact of conventional building ; Owner involvement in a building project ; Differences between conventional and naturally built houses -- Making the case for natural timber frames : Protection of our place ; Preservation of personal health ; Economic interactions ; Construction of your own home ; Size of your natural timber frame ; Hand tools vs. power tools : Price of tools ; Beauty of natural structures -- Getting to know your place : The bioregion ; Indigenous materials : Wood; Clay; Stone; Straw; Sun -- Putting it all together : A plan ; Purpose of foundations : Conventional foundations; Dry-stacked stone foundation system ; Timber frame plus natural walls : Strawbale; Clay/straw; Plaster ; Roofs : Wood Shake; Thatch; Clay/tile; Stone ; Floor plans.
Subjects: Wooden-frame houses.; Building materials.; Appropriate technology.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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The polytunnel book : fruit and vegetables all year round / by Russell, Joyce.(CARDINAL)547480;
Introduces polytunnels, unheated hoop-shaped greenhouses; demonstrates how to use one to grow different fruits and vegetables throughout the year; and offers advice on caring for the structure and gardening problems.
Subjects: Cold-frames.; Fruit-culture.; Vegetable gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Learn to timber frame : craftsmanship, simplicity, timeless beauty / by Beemer, Will,author.(CARDINAL)412906;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A classic timber frame is as practical and beautiful as it has been for centuries. In this beginner-friendly guide, veteran builder and educator Will Beemer brings the historic craft of timber framing within reach by walking you through the process of building a simple 12' x 16' structure -- a starter project large enough to serve as a cabin, workshop, or studio -- that can be modified to suit your needs. Along the way, you'' learn what makes timber framing distinctive, how to acquire and use local lumber, and the proper handling of chisels, saws, and other essential tools. Up-close photos and instructive diagrams illuminate each step, from preparing and cutting the timbers to the thrill of raising day." -- Back cover.
Subjects: Framing (Building);
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 15
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Kitchen garden revival : a modern guide to creating a stylish small-scale, low-maintenance edible garden / by Burke, Nicole Johnsey,author.; Kelley, Eric(Photographer),photographer.(CARDINAL)876691;
Design and grow a beautiful, productive, small-scale vegetable garden with Kitchen Garden Revival. Discover which edibles grow best in kitchen gardens and get season-by-season advice on planting, tending, and harvesting.
Subjects: Kitchen gardens; Vegetable gardening.; Kitchen gardens.; Gardening.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 10
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Prefabulous : the house of your dreams, delivered fresh from the factory / by Koones, Sheri,1949-(CARDINAL)667419;
Subjects: Architecture, Domestic.; House construction.; Modular coordination (Architecture); Prefabricated houses.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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