This 6-pack is the complete Allan Staines collection combining all five construction manuals with architectural sketching and rendering – everything from building houses to drawing them.
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.
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 project management, building terminology, 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, attic rooms, window enlargements, and more.
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.
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 cathedral ceiling construction.
Landscape Sketching & Architectural Rendering (110 pages) Comprehensive guide to drawing landscapes and buildings. Covers equipment selection, perspective, tonal values, composition, and rendering techniques in pencil and pen-and-ink.
Why buy the pack: This is the definitive Allan Staines collection – everything he’s written on construction and architectural drawing. Perfect for owner-builders, professional builders, architects, designers, and apprentices wanting the complete reference library. The sketching book is particularly valuable for anyone presenting building proposals, design concepts, or renovation plans to clients or councils. Building Books Australia offers this complete collection at the best possible discount compared to purchasing individually.
Who it’s for: Owner-builders and professional builders wanting comprehensive construction coverage, architects and designers needing both technical building knowledge and rendering skills, apprentices learning the complete scope of residential construction, and anyone wanting the ultimate Allan Staines reference collection.
Total pages: 712 pages covering Australian building methods, project management, outdoor construction, roof framing, and architectural sketching.
