This 5-pack brings together all of Allan Staines’ construction manuals into the ultimate Australian building reference library – comprehensive coverage from foundations through to roof framing, renovations and outdoor structures.
What’s included:
The Australian House Building Manual (158 pages, 660+ illustrations) Covers every stage of house construction from foundations to completion. Includes timber frame, brick veneer, cavity brick, and concrete block systems. Essential for understanding residential construction methods, wet areas, floor framing, and finish work.
How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator (142 pages, 440+ illustrations) Covers planning and building room extensions, managing owner-builder projects, and supervising subcontractors. Learn correct building terminology, how to identify faulty workmanship, cost-saving strategies, and project management from design through to completion.
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 from TDA and Timber Queensland, council approval requirements, and construction methods for decks, pergolas, handrails and stairs.
The Roof Building Manual (98 pages) Step-by-step guide to traditional cut-on-site roof framing. Includes simplified rafter length tables for all pitches from 5° to 75°, ready-to-transfer bevels, and detailed instructions for cathedral ceilings and complex roof structures where manufactured trusses aren’t suitable.
Why buy the pack: This is the complete Allan Staines construction collection covering every aspect of residential building – new construction, extensions, general renovations, outdoor living, and traditional roof framing. Whether you’re an owner-builder, professional tradesperson, or apprentice, this 5-pack provides comprehensive coverage of Australian building methods. Building Books Australia offers this complete construction collection at a significant discount compared to purchasing the five titles individually.
Who it’s for: Owner-builders planning any residential construction project, professional builders wanting the complete reference set, apprentices learning the full scope of construction trades, renovators tackling both interior and exterior work, and anyone wanting the ultimate Australian residential building library.
Total pages: 602 pages of detailed Australian building methods, renovation techniques, outdoor construction and roof framing.
