This 3-pack combines Allan Staines’ renovation-focused manuals with outdoor structure construction – ideal for homeowners planning both interior improvements and outdoor living spaces.
What’s included:
How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator (142 pages, 440+ illustrations) Covers planning and building room extensions, managing renovation projects, and supervising subcontractors. Includes weatherboard, brick veneer, cavity brick and concrete block construction methods. Learn correct building terminology, how to identify faulty workmanship, and cost-saving strategies.
The Australian Renovator’s Manual (110 pages) Practical guide to common renovation problems and popular home improvement projects. Covers rising damp, cracking, termite damage, leaking showers, plus step-by-step instructions for attic rooms, window enlargements, enclosing patios, re-stumping, tiling, and painting.
Australian Decks & Pergolas Construction Manual (94 pages) Complete guide to designing and building outdoor timber structures. Includes industry span tables, council approval requirements, and construction methods for decks, pergolas, handrails and stairs.
Why buy the pack: This combination covers the full scope of typical renovation projects – room extensions, general home improvements, and outdoor living additions. Perfect for homeowners planning comprehensive property upgrades that include both interior and exterior work. Building Books Australia offers this pack at a discounted rate compared to purchasing the three titles individually.
Who it’s for: Renovators planning both extensions and outdoor living spaces, owner-builders tackling comprehensive home improvement projects, DIY homeowners upgrading older properties, and anyone wanting complete renovation coverage from interior to exterior.
Total pages: 346 pages of detailed Australian renovation methods and outdoor construction.
