Builder's Guide to Room Additions

How to tackle problems unique to room additions, such as requirements for basement conversions, reinforcing ceiling joists for second-story conversions, handling problems in attic conversions, and what's required for footings, foundations and slabs. Explains how to design the best bathroom for the space. Even covers how to handle upgrades to electrical work in additions. Besides actual construction techniques, you'll find help in planning and designing and estimating room additions.

352 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, $34.95