Extract
from back cover of book: 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 as rising damp, floor and wall cracking, rot in members,
small kitchens and bathrooms, leaking shower recesses, and termites. It also describes
how to support the roof when making openings in walls. Illustrations:
Black & White Units
of Measurement: Metric Contents
Avoiding
the Pitfalls
Safety while Renovating
Footings
& Floors Foundations & Footings Failure Repairing Concrete
Floors, Patios & Stairs Buying & Mixing Concrete Resurfacing
& Levelling Concrete Floors Restumping & Relevelling Timber Floors
Rot or Termite Damaged Subfloor Timbers Lifting & Replacing Floorboards
Controlling Underfloor Rot Repairing Squeaky Flooring & Stairs
Relaying Tongue & Groove Flooring Floor Sanding Walls
Removing a Partition Building Timber Frame Partitions Forming Openings
between Rooms Building a Recess or Alcove in a Wall
Making Openings in Existing Brick Walls
Brick Veneering an Existing House Rising Damp & Waterproofing
Fixing Wall Cracks (Exterior & Interior) Repairing Holes in Gyprock
Plasterboard Gyprock Plasterboard Lining Over Old Linings Gyprock Joint
Finishing Sealing off a Doorway using Gyprock Repairing Weatherboards
Roofs
& Ceilings Fixing Sagging Roof Rafters Fixing Leaking Roofs
Replacing Roof Tiles & Corr. Iron Sheet Replacing Valley Gutters
Replacing Flashings Fixing Overflowing Guttering Replacing Guttering
& Downpipes How to Install PVC Downpipes Restoring Roofing Surfaces
(tiles or metal) Repairing Rot in Fascias or Bargeboards Replacing Fascias
or Bargeboards Replacing Soffit Linings Relining Ceilings with Gyprock
Plasterboard How to Install Plaster Cornice Attics
& Roof Extensions Some Roof Addition Ideas Designing Attic Rooms
Attics in Existing Truss Roofs Supporting Roof Attics & Additions
Installing Beams Details on Near Flat Roofed Dormer Attics How to Make
Attic Storage Space Doors
& Windows How to Hang a Pair of French Doors How to Install
Prehung French Doors Installing Aluminium Sliding Glass Patio Doors
Cutting a Door Down Enlarging a Door Reversing a Door How to Re-install
a Door Handle & Latch How to Stop a Door Rattling Repairing Sticking
Doors Replacing
& Repairing Windows Installing a New Window Freeing Up Sticking Windows
Enlarging a Window Vertically Enlarging a Window Horizontally Kitchens
Renovating the Kitchen Kitchen Renovation Solutions Bathroom
How to Improve a Small Bathroom Leaking Shower Recesses How
to Install Shower Bases & Trays Replacing Shower Wall Tiles with Laminate
(Aquapanel)
Dealing with Chipped or Discoloured Baths
Removing a Cast Iron Bath Improvements
Enclosing Patios & Verandahs Building Attached Carports Attaching
Carports to the House How to Cool Your Home Improving Natural Illumination
Installing Skylights Building a Light Well Tiling
Tiling or Re-tiling
Bathrooms & Shower Recesses
Preparing Floors for Tiling Cutting
Tiles & Making Holes Commencing to Lay Tiles How to Lay Wall Tiles
How to Lay Floor Tiles How to Tile or Re-tile Shower Recess Floors How
to Tile or Re-tile Shower Recess Walls Laying Large Patio Tiles Miscellaneous
Building Storage Cupboards & Shelving Installing Wall-Mounted Units
Laminating and Relaminating How to Replace Damaged Tiles How to
Reduce Traffic Noise Replacing Verandah Posts Maintaining Your Home
(Leaks around windows & doors, cleaning & removing stains). Dealing with
Termites House Painting
Sealants for Renovations
Adhesivies for Renovations Fillers for Renovations Index
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