Residential building expressions--standard and slang construction terms--advanced-level terminology--trade shortcuts--shop talk. Whenever you're stumped by unfamiliar building jargon, just turn to The Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms by Tom Philbin. Arranged in an easy-to-use, alphabetical format, this versatile, richly illustrated resource does much more than give you instant definitions of trade terms like ``mud job,'' ``screwed off'' and ``wolves in the walls.'' It also helps you perform hassle-free metric conversions--determine appropriate screw sizes--choose molding types--find low-cost alternatives to traditional lumber--discover the latest building methods--and more.
The complete professional reference you've been looking for, packed with 15,000 terms and much more! Definitions of vital construction-related terms, including slang; Informative sidebars and humorous anecdotes; Trade shortcuts; Shop hints; Quick-reference charts and tables; English and metric measurements and conversion charts; Illustrations to further explain terms and techniques. Conveniently sized and economically priced, this authoritative reference gives you everything more expensive dictionaries offer, plus a lot more. Clear, concise definitions of 15,000 terms used in residential construction. In addition to standard terms, slang--from "horsefeathers" and "mud job" to "wolves in the walls"--are completely defined and explained. You also get hard-to find industry insider information: shop hints, shortcuts, tips on techniques, and more. Filled with interesting sidebars and amusing anecdotes, this handy book's other features include charts and tables for reference to information on: Metric conversion; Lumber and screw sizes; Moulding types. A must-have reference for anyone working in the building trades!
This book is an authoritative reference with definitions of all the terms--standard and slang--used in residential construction. But it is much more than that, too. Engagingly written with many humorous anecdotes and abundant illustrative drawings and photographs, it is also highly readable, providing informative sidebars, shortcuts, shop hints, and other information vital to anyone working in the building trades. In easy-to-use alphabetical format, this reference clearly defines up to 15,000 terms--everything from `horsefeathers' and `mud job' to `screwed off' and `wolves in the walls.' Adding dimension to written explanations, many words and techniques are pictured as well.
The complete professional reference you've been looking for, packed with 15,000 terms and much more! Definitions of vital construction-related terms, including slang; Informative sidebars and humorous anecdotes; Trade shortcuts; Shop hints; Quick-reference charts and tables; English and metric measurements and conversion charts; Illustrations to further explain terms and techniques. Conveniently sized and economically priced, this authoritative reference gives you everything more expensive dictionaries offer, plus a lot more. Clear, concise definitions of 15,000 terms used in residential construction. In addition to standard terms, slang--from "horsefeathers" and "mud job" to "wolves in the walls"--are completely defined and explained. You also get hard-to find industry insider information: shop hints, shortcuts, tips on techniques, and more. Filled with interesting sidebars and amusing anecdotes, this handy book's other features include charts and tables for reference to information on: Metric conversion; Lumber and screw sizes; Moulding types. A must-have reference for anyone working in the building trades!
This book is an authoritative reference with definitions of all the terms--standard and slang--used in residential construction. But it is much more than that, too. Engagingly written with many humorous anecdotes and abundant illustrative drawings and photographs, it is also highly readable, providing informative sidebars, shortcuts, shop hints, and other information vital to anyone working in the building trades. In easy-to-use alphabetical format, this reference clearly defines up to 15,000 terms--everything from `horsefeathers' and `mud job' to `screwed off' and `wolves in the walls.' Adding dimension to written explanations, many words and techniques are pictured as well.