Self Build Books
There numerous books available to help with your build. The following are some of our favourites. Click on the links for reader reviews or to purchase a book from Amazon.
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The Housebuilder's Bible (9th Ed) - This book is quite simply excellent! It contains comprehensive information on all aspects of house building and is understandable and engaging. The rate tables for the various build elements are invaluable for building up realistic cost projections. Mark Brinkley has a wealth of knowledge as a builder and self builder and is a regular contributor to Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine. He also speaks at the exhibitions and can often be found signing copies of his book. His knowledge, experience and understanding of the industry continue to contribute to producing the definitive guide to house building. If you buy one book to help with your build, this should be it.
Building Your Own Home (18th Ed) - Another great book and a staple in the bookshelves of self builders around the country. It is written by David Snell who is an expert in the field of house building. He's a regular speaker at industry shows and exhibitions and writes for numerous publications. The book guides you through the essentials whether you are building, renovating, converting or extending your own home. As well as the usual information it incorporates checklists, a trouble shooting/problem solving section and case studies to make your project run even smoother.
The Green Building Bible - 4th Edition Volume 1: Essential Information to Help You Make Your Home and Buildings Less Harmful to the Environment, the Community and Your Family. - The title says it all! Keith Hall brings together article contributions from numerous experts in the field of sustainablilty for the 4th edition of this inspirational guide to green building. Whether you are self building, renovating or extending this book covers everything to help you acheive the most efficient and sustainable building possible.
The Green Building Bible - 4th Ed Volume 2: In Depth Technical Information and Data on the Strategies and the Systems Needed to Create Low Energy, Green Buildings. - Volume 2 is the back up to volume 1, providing the technical information and calculations neccessary for sustainable design.
The Building Construction Handbook (8th Ed) - If you are intending on getting a bit more involved in the actual construction of your project or are interested in technical details or procedures then it is worth considering getting your hands on a copy of the Building Construction Handbook. This book is often recommended to building and construction students and "summarises all elements of building construction practice, techniques, components and procedures "(Building Construction Handbook, 2004) whilst incorporating all relevant regulations.
You Can Do It: The Complete B&Q Step-by-Step Book of Home Improvement
Collins Complete DIY Manual - Comprehensive guide to DIY
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