This 4-pack brings together Allan Staines’ most essential construction manuals into the ultimate Australian building reference library – everything from new home construction through to renovations and outdoor living.
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.
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.
Why buy the pack: This is the complete Allan Staines collection for residential construction. Whether you’re building new, extending, renovating interiors, or adding outdoor living spaces, this 4-pack has you covered. Building Books Australia offers this comprehensive pack at a significant discount compared to purchasing the four titles individually.
Who it’s for: Owner-builders planning comprehensive property projects, professional builders wanting the complete reference set, renovators tackling both interior and exterior improvements, and anyone wanting the ultimate Australian residential building library.
Total pages: 504 pages of detailed Australian building methods, renovation techniques, and outdoor construction.
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