"The Housebuilder's Bible 7th Edition" 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.

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.

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.

Outdoor and Garden DIY Manual: Expert Guidance on Diy Tasks from Repairing Gutters to Installing Decking

This handy book provides expert guidance on outdoor and garden DIY - from repairing leaking gutters and securing loose downpipes to constructing a patio and safe children's play areas. The book gives detailed step-by-step instructions for all essential outside repair and maintenance tasks, including roof and drainage repairs, damp treatments and external decorating. There's also helpful advice and tips on home security.

Transform your outdoor space by creating attractive garden structures. The book includes a wide range of practical projects - from patios and pergolas to water features, paths, ponds and greenhouses. You'll also find out how to choose and install outdoor lighting. Each project is illustrated with full-colour step-by-step photographs. Packed with practical information on tools and techniques, this book will give you the confidence and know-how to tackle DIY jobs outside the home and in the garden safely and competently.

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.