house construction

A young boy who loves to build houses learns that the perfect holiday for him is Sukkot.

Simple text and illustrations describe the building of a house and the experience of moving into a new neighborhood. The reader is encouraged to look at, think about, and describe similar experiences.

This feature-length special follows every step in the construction of a house, from foundation to final nail.

Describes how a building is constructed, from the surveying of the land to the inspection of the finished structure.

Presents step-by-step, illustrated instructions for house-building and various aspects of carpentry, covering tools and materials, the site, the foundation, framing, sheathing, siding, roofing, wiring, plumbing, heating, insulation, ventilation, backfilling, windows, doors, ceilings, walls, and floors.

Describes fast, efficient ways to frame residential and commercial buildings, discussing walls, joists, sheathing, stairs, and truss roofs, and includes estimates on what a framer can expect to be paid for his or her work.