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Written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings gives readers the information they need to plan, build, and finish a utility building. This revised and expanded edition presents a variety of buildings, from the simplest garden shed to a huge gambrel dairy barn, even to a backyard artist's studio. Part One begins with design and planning information to help potential builders locate their building, decide on its design, and decode architectural plans and building codes. Individual chapters detail the basics: building foundations, framing walls and roofs, closing in the framing-which includes all types of roofing and siding-and window installation. Other chapters cover the basic wiring and plumbing needs of barns, as well as options for interior and exterior finish work. Part Two presents design concepts with photographs and detail views of various buildings that readers can build. 975 photos and illustrations on building barns, sheds, and garages Previous edition sold over 125,000 copies to date Clear, step-by-step photo sequences on building foundations, framing, and roofing A guide to finishing the interior of the buildings, including electrical, plumbing, and storage Comprehensive index and glossary Product Identifiers
PublisherCreative Homeowner
ISBN-101580114830
ISBN-139781580114837
eBay Product ID (ePID)78704667
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleBarns, Sheds and Outbuildings
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicDesign & Construction, Do-It-Yourself / General, Agriculture / General
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, House & Home
AuthorCreative Homeowner Editors
Book SeriesHome Improvement Ser.
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight32.9 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition22
Grade fromFifth Grade
Target AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal690.8922
Lc Classification NumberTh4930
Table of ContentUltimate Guide: Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings Table of Contents Part 1 Construction Chapter 1 Planning the ProjectBuilding Permits & CodesDesign GuideConstruction DrawingsUnderstanding BlueprintsEvaluate the SitePower to the SiteIdeas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings Chapter 2 Tools & MaterialsToolsLadders, Scaffolds & Fall ProtectionLumberPlywood & Panel ProductsFasteners Chapter 3 Building FoundationsFoundation TypesPreparing the SiteWorking with ConcreteConcrete FootingsConcrete SlabsPiers & PostsWall FoundationsSkid & Trench Foundations Chapter 4 Framing BasicsFraming SystemsStructural LoadsFloor FramingInstalling the SubfloorOpenings for StairsWall FramingWindows & DoorsRib Construction for ShedsPole FramingSetting PolesWall & Roof FramingTimber-Frame ConstructionSheds from KitsStair ConstructionIdeas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings Chapter 5 Framing for RoofsTypes of RoofsRoofing MeasurementsGable FramingFraming the Gable EndInstalling Gable-End Overhang RaftersFinishing the OverhangShed RoofsRoof TrussesGambrel Roofs Chapter 6 WeatherproofingWall SheathingVertical SidingHorizontal SidingMetal RoofingRoof SheathingRoof FlashingRoofing MaterialsInstalling DoorsInstalling WindowsAdding VentilationIdeas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings Chapter 7 Wiring & PlumbingBasic WiringWorking with Wire & CableReceptacles & SwitchesSetting Up ServiceWiring LayoutsRunning CableOutdoor CableInstalling PlumbingWorking with PipeRoughing-In PlumbingSinks & ToiletsUtility Faucet Valves Chapter 8 Finishing Your BuildingStorage SystemsStalls & PartitionsAdding Living SpaceDrywall BasicsTrimwork BasicsPaint & StainIdeas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings Part 2 Plans & Designs Chapter 9 Outbuilding DesignsCase StudiesGarden Tool ShedBackyard Storage ShedGambrel ShedAll-Purpose GarageLivestock BarnArtist's StudioPole BarnThree-Bay GarageGambrel BarnTimber-Frame GarageShed-Roof ShedAttached ShedGable-Roof ShedBarn-Style ShedHow to Order PlansGarage Plans Resource GuideGlossaryCreditsIndexMetric Equivalents