Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

Name: Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home
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ISBN: 9781558704657

ISBN-10: 1558704655

ISBN-13: 9781558704657

Edition: 3rd 1997 (Revised)

Authors: David McGuerty, Kent Lester

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Description:

The classic on managing home construction, covering everything from financing to working with building inspectors.

Book details

List price: $18.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/15/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English



Introduction



Concepts


How to Be a Builder


Legal and Financial Information


Your Lot


Planning Your House Design


Working With Labor and Subcontractors


Making Changes


Saving Money


Homebuilding and Computers


Safety and Inspections


Estimating Costs



Project Management


Preconstruction Preparation


Site Location and Excavation


Foundation


Framing


Roofing and Gutters


Plumbing


Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)


Electrical


Masonry and Stucco


Siding and Cornice


Insulation and Soundproofing


Drywall


Trim


Painting and Wallcovering


Cabinetry and Countertops


Flooring, Tile and Glazing


Landscaping


Decks and Sunrooms


Sources of Information



Appendices


Masterplan


Project Schedule


Supplier's/Subcontractor's Reference Sheet


Plan Analysis Checklist


Lighting and Appliance Order


Item Estimate Worksheet


Cost Estimate Summary


Cost Estimate Checklist


Subcontractor Bid Control Log


Purchase Order Control Log


Purchase Order


Change Order


Subcontractor's Agreement


Subcontractor's Affidavit


Construction Loan Draw Schedule


Sample Building Contract


Building Checklist


Glossary


Index