This 2-pack combines comprehensive new home construction with outdoor structure building – ideal for owner-builders planning complete residential projects that include both the house and outdoor living areas.
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, roof trusses, and finish work.
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.
Why buy the pack: Most new home projects include outdoor living spaces like decks, pergolas or carports. This combination provides complete coverage from house construction through to outdoor entertaining areas. Perfect for owner-builders wanting to tackle the entire project from foundations to finished outdoor living. Building Books Australia offers this pack at a discounted rate compared to purchasing the two titles separately.
Who it’s for: Owner-builders planning new homes with outdoor living spaces, builders constructing complete residential projects, apprentices learning both house construction and outdoor structure building, and anyone managing new builds that include decks or pergolas.
Total pages: 252 pages of detailed Australian house construction and outdoor building methods.
