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Construction Reference Books for Homebuilders, Contractors & Owner/Builders

Architectural Graphic Standards (10th Edition)
Architectural Graphic Standards

The ultimate building design and construction reference book, which every builder should own - and use!

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction by Rob Thallon
Graphic Guide to Frame Construction

RS Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary & CD ROM
Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary & CD ROM

RS Means Spanish/English Construction Dictionary
Means Spanish/English Construction Dictionary


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Architectural Graphic Standards - by Harold Sleeper, John Ray Hoke (Editor), Charles G. Ramsey - (this is the ultimate reference book)

International Residential Code 2003: For One-And Two-Family Dwellings (International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2003) - by International Code Council

International Building Code 2003 (International Building Code, 2003) - by International Code Council

Residential and Light Construction from Architectural Graphic Standards - by Charles Ramsey, Harold Reeve Sleeper

Residential & Light Commercial Construction Standards - by Donald E. Reynolds (Coordinating Author), R. S. Means, Co. Engineering Staff (Contributing Editors)

Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning - by Joseph De Chiara, Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods - by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano (Illustrator)

The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes - Russell P. Leslie, Kathryn M. Conway

American Shelter: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Home - by Lester Walker

A Field Guide to American HousesClick to read our review of this book - by Virginia & Lee McAlester

Residential WindowsClick to read our review of this book - by John Carmody, Stephen Selkowitz, Lisa Heschong

Workshop MathClick to read our review of this book - by Robert Scharff

Carpentry and Building Construction - by John L. Feirer, Gilbert R. Hutchings (Contributor), Mark D. Feirer (Contributor)

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Details for Builders and Designers - by Rob Thallon

Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary (Condensed Paperback Edition - No CD) by Robert S Means Company, Inc.

Means Spanish/English Construction Dictionary - by Robert S Means Company, Inc.

Residential & Light Commercial Construction Standards - by Donald E. Reynolds (Coordinating Author), R. S. Means, Co. Engineering Staff (Contributing Editors)

Pocket Reference - by Thomas J. Glover

The Pocket Size Carpenter's Helper - by Robert F. Bailey

Code Check: A Field Guide to Building a Safe House (3rd Edition) - by Redwood Kardon

Code Check Electrical: A Field Guide to Wiring a Safe House - by Redwood Kardon

Code Check Plumbing: A Field Guide to the Plumbing Codes - by Redwood Kardon



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