The Housebuilder's Bible 7th Edition

"The Housebuilder's Bible" is unique - the first book in its field to mix information and advice with detailed yardstick costings for residential building projects. The author is an experienced house builder and renovator and much of the detail in the book is drawn from trade experience. It's very much an insider's guide and experienced construction professionals have expressed amazement at the amount of detailed information in the book. Yet it's accessible - many readers who have never been involved with building before have used this book to successfully build their own homes. The seventh edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent changes in prices, Building Regulations and other legislation. It also includes an expanded green building section, more information on extensions and a snagging list. It's an ideal companion for anybody, self builder or professional, who wants to know more about building well and on a budget.

Home Extensions

Written by an experienced freelance estimator, this book is a step-by-step guide designed to assist anyone planning to build an extension. It contains important points of "good building practice", accompanied by a handy illustrated reference guide.

Building Construction Handbook: : Incorporating Current Building and Construction Regulations

"Building Construction Handbook" summarises all elements of building construction practice, techniques and procedures, in line with the most recent amendments to the Building Regulations. This approach, combined with the presentation of information in a highly illustrated and unique visual style, has proven this text to be a vital purchase for thousands of building construction students and professionals alike.

In addition to practice guidance, there is extensive coverage and analysis of Building Regulations, Wiring Regulations and numerous other relevant standards, also making this the reference text of choice for building construction professionals. The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to address new and revised Building Regulations, in particular, Part F - ventilation, Part L - conservation of energy, Part M - disabled access, and Part P - electrical installation work. Reference to supplementary regulations and standards are provided for further reading, and additional worked examples and design calculations are included throughout.

The sixth edition also offers online lecture resources, with sets of Powerpoint slides available for a selection of topics, featuring essential illustrations for use with presentations.

BDA Guide to Successful Brickwork.

Based on actual teaching practice, the book is highly illustrated throughout to increase accessibility of the text for the reader in its exploration of the practical aspects of brickwork. It also includes an extensive glossary of brickwork terms for ease of reference.

The third edition contains new material detailing recent innovations in brickwork, in the areas of components, systems and techniques, which includes the development of thin-joint techniques for both brickwork and blockwork.

The "Sunday Times" Garden DIY: A Complete Guide to Creating and Maintaining Your Outdoor Space

Fully illustrated, this book offers advice on planning, constructing and maintaining your garden space. For the beginner there are easy to follow instructions on the basics of DIY, and there is more ambitious material for the experienced gardener.

A wide range of projects are covered from laying paths and building fences and summer houses, to more decorative ideas such as creating a water feature or installing ourdoor lighting. Workable design plans should make this a useful read for anyone who wants to get the best from their outdoor space.

Driveways, Paths and Patios: A Complete Guide to Design Management and Construction

Driveways, paths and patios are an essential part of most properties and this comprehensive book provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned and constructed. The features of this book are: discusses the design of driveways, paths and patios with reference to their planned use, style, size, gradients and special features such as steps, ramps and terraces; considers the range of materials available including block paving, flags, slabs, setts, cubes, cobbles, loose aggregates, plain and patterned concrete and tarmac; analyses how to estimate costs and making the choice between the DIY approach and using a professional contractor; examines the critical issue of drainage; lays bare the mathematics associated with accurate setting-out and levelling; describes the range of tools and equipment needed; details the correct constructions of kerbs and edging and laying methods for flags, block paving; and much more.

Brick Projects for the Landscape: Classic Brickwork Becomes New Again (Step-By-Step Practical Guides)

Sixteen stylish outdoor projects, with step by step full colour photographs and easy instructions for creating patios, garden walls, and more.

How to Build Walks, Walls and Patio Floors: Brick, Stone, Pavers, Concrete, Tile and More

This is a practical guide to building your own garden and patio surfaces. Homeowners can learn a lot more with this book than just how to pour a perfect concrete slab or how to lay a paving stone. They will learn all kinds of decorative effects for new patios and driveways (staining, scoring, stuccoing and stamping) plus techniques for jazzing up existing concrete and recycling old concrete.

• Planning
• Excavation and Edging
• Dry-Laid Patios
• Paths
• Working with Concrete
• Building Walls
• Step by step full colour photograph sequences show how to build with brick, concrete, stone, paving stones, tiling & timber.
• New and innovative ideas for paths, patio floors, walls and stairs.
• Up to date information on the latest tools, materials & techniques.
• In full colour throughout, with 235 illustrations and photos.

The Complete Outdoor Builder: From Arbors to Walkways - 150 DIY Projects (Black & Decker)

Any homeowner with outdoor space wants to make the most of it. The costs of getting in contractors can be daunting, but "The Complete Outdoor Builder" shows how to save thousands of pounds by doing the work yourself. This is one of the most complete, visually appealing books on outdoor construction, featuring 150 major, money-saving building projects. "The Complete Outdoor Builder" opens with sections on 'tools and materials', 'building codes', 'yard surveying', and 'drawing plans', and includes the basic techniques of working with wood, concrete, brick, stone and roofing materials. At the heart of the book are detailed chapters on pathways, fences, walls and gates, patios, decks, porches, shed and outbuildings and accessories. With 150 projects, there is value here for every reader, from the novice to the seasoned veteran of outdoor building projects. Featured projects include: a timber play structure for children, a Victorian gazebo, retaining walls, brick barbecue area, a garden pond and decorative fountains.