The Australian Renovators Manual 7th Ed Home Renovations Allan Staines NEW

The Australian Renovator's Manual 7th Edition

Brand NEW 2019

The Updated 7th Edition - covers most of the popular renovations and alterations around the home with trade methods and hints described. The all Australian practical guide for renovations and alterations in line with the Building Code of Australia.

This book is specifically designed to deal with problems confronted when renovating or altering an existing dwelling. It also shows step-by-step how to accomplish popular renovation projects.

It solves problems such a:
-rising damp,
-floor and wall cracking,
-decay in members,
-small kitchens and bathrooms,
-leaking shower recesses,
-and termites.

It also describes:
-how to support the roof when making openings in walls.
-How to build attic rooms.
-Installing skylights, guttering, shelving.
-Replacing existing floor joists, flooring,
-Fixing sagging roof rafters.
-Installing french doors.
-Building carports, enclosing patios and verandah,
-installing sliding patio doors,
-enlarging window openings.
-applying Gyprock,
-re-stumping.
-cooling a hothouse,
-attaching laminate
-fixing laminate panelings in shower recesses.
-Wall floor tiling.
-Painting.
-Gives the correct adhesives, sealants and fillers to use and much more.

For house-room extensions see How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator.

Allan Staines is the author of:

The Australian House Building Manual a Step by Step Guide to House Building

The Australian Renovator's Manual The easy step by step guide to Home Renovations

Owner Builder & Renovator Step by Step Guide to Building or Extending your Own Home

The Australian Decks & Pergolas Construction Manual

Roof Building Manual The Easy Step by Step Guide with Tables & Bevels

These manuals have become classic workhorses for Apprentices, Builders and Owner Builders in Australia for many years. These new editions brings the illustrations and text right up to date with the latest methods applied across Australia.

and by his Wife Carol Staines

A Very Practical Guide to Interior Decorating The Easy Guide to Decorating Like the Professionals