Shelter II is a hands-on construction manual that walks owner-builders through every stage of stud-frame house construction, from foundation work to electrical finish, in a condensed and accessible format designed for the novice.
About This Book
At its core, Shelter II is a practical guide for anyone undertaking the challenge of building their own home without a professional builder at the helm. The book centres on a 24-page instruction manual that distils stud-frame construction into its essential sequence: foundation, floor, wall and roof framing, roofing, windows, doors, interior finish, plumbing, and electrical work. For owner-builders navigating self-build for the first time, this kind of clear, structured guidance — covering both structure and services — is genuinely rare. It treats its reader as capable, not as a consumer of pre-packaged solutions.
Key Features
- 224 pages covering stud-frame construction across structure, envelope, and building services
- Includes a condensed 24-page step-by-step instruction manual for novice builders
- Published by Shelter Publications, 2010
What You'll Discover
- How to sequence foundation, floor, wall, and roof framing in a logical, buildable order
- The essentials of roofing, window, and door installation for a weather-tight envelope
- A practical overview of interior finish work and what it demands from the first-time builder
- An introduction to the plumbing and electrical stages that typically intimidate self-builders most
About the Author
[Details available upon request]
Specifications
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 224
- Dimensions: 203 x 254mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9780936070490
- Publisher: Shelter Publications
- Publication Date: 2010
Perfect For: Owner-builders, self-build enthusiasts, architecture and construction students seeking foundational knowledge of timber-frame residential construction, and anyone planning a hands-on building project.