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Building An Affordable House: A Smart Guide to High-Value, Low-Cost Construction

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.837
EAN: 9781561585960
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1561585963
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: February 01, 2005
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: February 01, 2005
Sales Rank: 172663
Studio: Taunton




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The first comprehensive guide of its kind, Building an Affordable House is for homeowners and building contractors who want to incorporate proven cost-saving techniques into their projects. Written by a contractor who has been nationally recognized for his innovative approach to cost control, this book shows readers how to generate significant savings on major projects such as building a new home or adding on to an existing one. The first section provides an economical approach to planning projects, while the second reveals the quality-conscious, cost-cutting strategies the author has uncovered through direct construction experience and extensive consultation with industry experts. The third section covers finish details from drywall to flooring, with emphasis on saving money without compromising quality or distinctive results. Handy features include floor plans, resource listings, and project management tools.



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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Common Sense.......
I came about this title from a seminar with SMA Consulting Group in Utah. Working in the residental sector, I feel it is imperative to understand and grasp the concepts outlined in this book. From prelim all the way through, having the mindset up front to reduce costs and refine construction should be a must for anyone in any type of market, custom to production. Many of the items dicussed are currently in use with some of the larger builders in the nation and the returns from those practices are ... Read More



Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Not very useful for an owner builder
I bought this book and "The Owner Builder Book" before I started building my own house. "The Owner Builder Book" was a very useful tool while this book mainly served to warn me about building techniques used by some contractors to save money, barely meeting minimum building codes. I'd recommend looking at this book in a library before buying to see some of the house pictures. If they look like things you'd be happy with (uncased doors and windows, carpeted stairs, closets without doors, wire closet ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - One of the Best Books on Home Building
If you are planning on building your own home, reading this book is a must! This book goes beyond the typical how to be your own contractor. You will find very valuable information on how to get the most house for your money. Unlike many other books, it gives information on specific building products and lists the pros and cons. I have read many books on this subject and this was by far the most useful.

The only item I completely disagree with in this book is the portion in which the ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A must have resource for anyone planning to build
Both beginners and experienced professionals should feel the contents very easy to understand. It is filled with lots of illustrations and as the saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words".

A big bonus is all the illustrations in color that bring alive various arguments made by the author. I may not agree with all the suggestions from the author 100% but I can say that I would have been "flying blind" without this book.

In about 200 pages, this book pretty much summarizes ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Many options, use selectively
This book presents a wide range of cost-saving options on the foundation, framing, insulation, and other components of a new house. You have to pick and choose the ones that work for you. For example, if you have a beautiful view and a mild climate, you may not want to cut costs by reducing the number of windows.
Instead, you can (for example) avoid a costly over-built foundation that is designed for more demanding climates.

The author does not advocate building a "cheap" (sub-standard) ... Read More



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