The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House - by John Carroll & Chuck Lockhart (Hardcover)

About the Book

Lockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for building a home.

Book Synopsis

The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House by John Carroll is the definitive course in residential construction. This comprehensive guide combines detailed illustrations with expert instruction, making it an essential reference for builders, carpenters, and homeowners alike.

Covering every aspect of house building from foundation to finishing touches, this book is designed to eliminate guesswork and avoid costly mistakes.

With The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House in hand, you'll be fully equipped with reliable information and clear visuals, empowering you to take on the challenges of residential construction confidently.

Key Features:

• Thorough Coverage: Learn every step of the building process, including foundations, floors, walls, ceilings, roofing, and finishing touches.

• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the combined expertise of builder-author John Carroll and illustrator Chuck Lockhart, who together bring over 65 years of experience in the building trades.

• Detailed Illustrations: Over 1,200 full-color drawings clearly depict each process, providing visual aids that enhance understanding and execution.

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Each section includes expert step-by-step guidance, ensuring that you know exactly what needs to be done at every critical stage of construction.

• User-Friendly Format: This easy-to-navigate guide allows you to quickly find the information you need, making your building project more manageable.

About the Author

John Carroll has been building and repairing houses since the late 1960s and is still an active contractor in Durham, North Carolina. He writes regularly for "Fine Homebuilding" and the "Journal of Light Construction" and has been published in a variety of other magazines, including "Masonry Construction," "Concrete Products," "Tools of the Trade," and "Country Living." He has published two books, "Working Alone" and "Measuring, Marking & Layout."
Chuck Lockhart has worked with The Taunton Press for well over 20 years, first as art director for "Fine Homebuilding" magazine, where he helped define the look of the magazine, then as an illustrator of Taunton Press books. His illustrations are legendary, and it's unlikely that there are any aspects of carpentry and construction that he hasn't at some point drawn.