the comprehensive guide for homeowners Hanson, Scott T. creator Clough, David J. text biography meu 2019 First hardcover edition monographic eng

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viii, 710 p. ill.; photo.; col. 27 cm. "A how-to manual for renovating a historic home in a way that preserves its historic, character-defining features. The book begins by identifying those exterior and interior features on all sorts of U.S. historic homes from early Colonial to Postwar Ranch styles"-- Part one: Project planning: 1. Finding the right house, 2. Character-defining features of a historic house, 3. Project design, 4. Do it yourself?, 5. Bureaucrats you'll meet -- Part two: Under the surface: 6. The demolition phase, 7. Structural concerns -- Part three: Systems: 8. Heating and cooling, 9. Insulation and ventilation, 10. Plumbing and electrical -- Part four: The exterior envelope: 11. Roofs, 12. Exterior walls, 13. Exterior trim and windows -- Part five: Interior finishes: 14. Floors, 15. Interior walls, 16. Ceilings, 17. Interior trim, 18. Interior paint and paper -- Part six: Tools and resources: 19. Tools, 20. Resources. Scott T. Hanson, with photography by David J. Clough. Include index (704-710 p.) Dwellings Remodeling Remodeling Historic buildings Remodeling Architecture Buildings Residential Architecture Historic Preservation Restoration Techniques Restoration Techniques Historic preservation Building Residential architecture TH3411 H36 2019 720 9780884484905 0884484904 pucpr 190820 20250308062623.0 eng