ILLUS DICT BUILDING TERMS by Tom Philbin
This is the complete professional reference you've been looking for, packed with 15,000 terms and much more! This title covers: definitions of vital construction-related terms, including slang; informative sidebars and humorous anecdotes; trade shortcuts; shop hints; quick-reference charts and tables; English and metric measurements and conversion charts; and, illustrations to further explain terms and techniques. Conveniently sized and economically priced, this authoritative reference gives you everything more expensive dictionaries offer, plus a lot more. It offers clear, concise definitions of 15,000 terms used in residential construction. In addition to standard terms, slang - from "horsefeathers" and "mud job" to "wolves in the walls" - are completely defined and explained.You also get hard-to find industry insider information: shop hints, shortcuts, tips on techniques, and more. Filled with interesting sidebars and amusing anecdotes, this handy book's other features include charts and tables for reference to information on: Metric conversion; Lumber and screw sizes; and, Moulding types. This title is a must-have reference for anyone working in the building trades!
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| ISBN 13 | 9780070497290 |
| ISBN 10 | 007049729X |
| Title | ILLUS DICT BUILDING TERMS |
| Author | Tom Philbin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Year published | 1996-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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