Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House: How to Build a House

Available for the first time, Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House is a complete, step-by-step guide to building a house from the world's leading authority on community home building. Presented documentary-style, each process is illustrated with full-color photos -- 330 in all -- shot exclusively for this book and accompanied by clear, authoritative and friendly text. An ideal book for beginners as well as more experienced builders, Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House covers everything you need to know about building an efficient, affordable, quality house, including information on building codes, building inspections, energy efficiency, professional building techniques and tools and materials. Taunton Press sponsored the building of the house featured in this book and 15% of the net sales of this book will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.