This all Australian title has large scale drawings to make it easy to understand how the various stages and components fit together. The Owner Builder is shown how to plan the house to suit the chosen allotment and the most economical methods of owner building.

You will learn how to identify and correct faulty building practices, the correct trade terms to use and how to order building products.

This manual will provide you with confidence to build a typical Australian home in weatherboard, brick veneer, cavity brick or concrete block. The manual is cross referenced with 'The Australian House Building Manual' which provides further in depth construction information.



Contents include:

* Understanding House Construction
* Designing the House
* Weatherboard Houses
* Brick Veneer Houses
* 2 Storey Brick Veneer & Weatherboard
* Split level Houses
* Double Brick
* Concrete Block Masonry
* Extensions and Renovations
* Extending Brick Veneer Houses
* Extending a Weatherboard House
* Adding a Verandah or Carport
* How to Supervise a Site
* Raising a House
* Identifying and Correcting Common Problems
* Fireplace Chimney Plan