Habitat for Humanity: How to Build a House
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From the world's leading authority on community home building comes a step-by-step guide to building an efficient, affordable, quality house. 350 color photos. 100 drawings. Library Journal Habitat for Humanity (HFH) has a great reputation for helping poor people build affordable housing; over the last 25 years, it has built over 100,000 homes worldwide (it is the 15th-largest home builder in the country). The beauty of their system is that the home isn't a giveaway; homeowners must work on their home and the homes of others and must pay for their house themselves. HFH simply offers them the necessary assistance. Haun, a carpenter and Habitat volunteer, shows how to build a solid house from the ground up. As might be expected, the methods used by HFH result in a decent, affordable, no-frills home-there are no mini-mansions here. The highly readable text covers a HFH project in Charlotte, NC, from start to finish, including site acquisition and preparation, tools needed, foundations, framing, roofing, windows, interior finishing, household systems, and landscaping. The detailed instructions are enhanced by clear illustrations and photos. This is an excellent guide to home construction with the added bonus that it offers recognition to a great organization. Recommended for all public libraries. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
ForewordviIntroduction2Chapter 1Getting Started: Site, Design, Permits, and Preparation4Step 1Obtain a Site6Step 2Prepare the Site7Step 3Design the House9Step 4Secure the Building Permits11Step 5Get Organized to Build15Chapter 2Building Basics: Getting Acquainted with Tools and the Parts of a House22Tool-Buying Tips22Essential Hand Tools25Tool Carriers30Power Tools32The Parts of a House36Chapter 3Firm, Flat, Level, and Square: Foundations and Floors42Know the Foundation Fundamentals42Step 1Form and Pour the Footings49Step 2Build the Foundation Walls50Step 3Backfill around the Foundation52Step 4Attach the Sills53Step 5Build Midspan Support for Joists59Step 6Install the Joists63Step 7Install Extra Joists and Blocking68Step 8Install the Floor Sheathing71Chapter 4Going Up: Walls Create Space74Step 1Lay Out the Walls76Step 2Plate the Walls79Step 3Count and Cut the Headers, Rough Sills, Cripples, and Trimmers82Step 4Mark the Plates86Step 5Build the Walls92Step 6Raise the Walls100Step 7Plumb and Line the Walls105Step 8Install and Plumb Door and Window Trimmers108Step 9Sheathe the Walls109Chapter 5Shelter: A Roof Overhead112Roof Trusses112Step 1Prepare for Truss Arrival and Installation116Step 2Install the Gable Truss120Step 3Install the Remaining Trusses123Step 4Secure the Trusses to the Interior Walls127Step 5Add Drywall Backing129Step 6Install the Barge Rafters and the Fascia Boards129Step 7Sheathe the Roof133Step 8Seal the Roof with Felt Paper135Step 9Shingle the Roof137Chapter 6Closing in: Windows, Doors, Siding, and Exterior Trim146Vinyl Siding148Step 1Install the Remaining Sheathing and the Rough Exterior Trim150Step 2Install the Housewrap and Flash Openings153Step 3Set the Windows and Doors155Step 4Complete Ventilation and Electrical Work158Step 5Install the Starter Strips and the Trim for Vinyl Siding159Step 6Install the Siding Panels165Step 7Finish the Soffits170Step 8Cover Exterior Trim with Aluminum Cladding172Chapter 7Building an Outdoor Room: Basic Design for Porches, Decks, and Landings174Design Ideas for Decks and Porches176Step 1Complete the Essential Roof Framing176Step 2Install the Ledger178Step 3Install the Foundation and Floor Framing181Step 4Frame the Stairs182Step 5Install the Decking and Stair Treads187Step 6Install the Railings188Chapter 8Comfort Inside: Sealing, Insulating, and Ventilating a House192Sweaters, Windbreakers, and Rain Gear194Step 1Seal Penetrations in the Walls, Ceilings, and Floors195Step 2Insulate the Walls, Ceilings, and Floors199Step 3Install Vapor Barriers (if Necessary)206Step 4Provide Adequate Ventilation210Chapter 9The Walls Within: Drywall and Painting212Step 1Get Ready to Install Drywall214Step 2Install the Ceiling Panels217Step 3Install the Wall Panels224Step 4Install the Corner Bead226Step 5Mud, Tape, and Finish the Drywall228Step 6Paint the Ceilings and Walls232Step 7Prepare and Paint the Interior Trim235Step 8Paint the Exterior Siding and Trim237Chapter 10Making a House Beautiful and Useful: Interior Trim, Cabinets, Countertops, and Closets240Step 1Install Underlayment for Vinyl Flooring242Step 2Install the Interior Doors243Step 3Install the Window and Door Casings249Step 4Install the Cabinets254Step 5Install the Countertops258Step 6Install the Baseboard and Chair Rail260Step 7Trim Out the Closets264Chapter 11Final Details: From Locks to Smoke Detectors268Step 1Install the Hardware and Fixtures268Step 2Select and Install the Finish Flooring272Step 3Get to Know Electrical and Mechanical Systems275Step 4Prepare for the Worst276Resources278Index280
