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Dr. Grant's System of Railing Spiral Stairs, This Hitherto Unsolved Problem Solved; the Solution is Exceedingly Simple; a few Remarks on the Tangent System are Added

Dr. Grant's System of Railing Spiral Stairs, This Hitherto...

Author: C C Grant
ISBN: 9781019965511
Format: Hardback
$79.07

"Dr. Grant's System of Railing Spiral Stairs is a practical guide for builders and architects on how to construct...  Read More >>

Sanitary House Drainage

Sanitary House Drainage

Author: Thomas Everitt Coleman
ISBN: 9781019787311
Format: Hardback
$86.99

"This book is a practical guide to the design and installation of sanitary house drainage systems. It covers a wide...  Read More >>

Iron Roofs, Examples of Design, Description, Illustrated With Working Drawings

Iron Roofs, Examples of Design, Description, Illustrated...

Author: Arthur T Walmisley
ISBN: 9781019904701
Format: Hardback
$97.55

"An authoritative guide to the design and construction of iron roofs, with detailed illustrations and examples from...  Read More >>

Modern Sanitation [devoted To The Advancement Of Sanitary Plumbing]; Volume 6

Modern Sanitation [devoted To The Advancement Of Sanitary...

Author: Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company
ISBN: 9781020116322
Format: Hardback
$105.47

"Learn about the latest developments in sanitation technology and plumbing with this informative guide from a leading...  Read More >>

Elementary Building Construction and Drawing: Stage I

Elementary Building Construction and Drawing: Stage...

Author: Edward J Burrell
ISBN: 9781020062827
Format: Hardback
$89.63

"This practical guide to building construction and drawing provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics of...  Read More >>

The Calculator; Or, Timber Merchant's And Builder's Guide

The Calculator; Or, Timber Merchant's And Builder's...

Author: Richardson William
ISBN: 9781019650721
Format: Hardback
$105.47

"This practical guide to calculating measurements and costs for timber and construction projects was first published...  Read More >>

Tables Exhibiting Superficial Measure ... the Value of Boards Or Scantling

Tables Exhibiting Superficial Measure ... the Value...

Author: Thomas Aitken
ISBN: 9781019672006
Format: Hardback
$79.07

"This book provides a practical guide to measuring and valuing boards and other forms of wood, with a focus on the...  Read More >>

Burning Brick in Down-Draft Kilns: "Prepared As a Manual for the Author's ""Kiln Records."""

Burning Brick in Down-Draft Kilns: "Prepared As a Manual...

Author: Willard D Richardson
ISBN: 9781019671740
Format: Hardback
$79.07

"This detailed guide provides instruction on the practice of burning brick in a down-draft kiln. It covers all aspects...  Read More >>

The Plumber and Sanitary Houses, a Practical Treatise on the Principles of Internal Plumbing Work, or the Best Means for Effectually Excluding Noxious Gases From our Houses

The Plumber and Sanitary Houses, a Practical Treatise...

Author: Hellyer S Stevens
ISBN: 9781019935040
Format: Hardback
$105.47

"Published in 1892, this groundbreaking book revolutionized the field of domestic sanitation with its comprehensive...  Read More >>

Sewer gas and how to Keep it out of Houses: A Handbook on House Drainage

Sewer gas and how to Keep it out of Houses: A Handbook...

Author: Osborne Reynolds
ISBN: 9781019922910
Format: Hardback
$71.15

"In this practical guide, Osborne Reynolds provides valuable tips and advice on how to keep sewer gas out of houses...  Read More >>

A Treatise On The Robbins Process For Seasoning Wood, And Preserving It From Decay, Mould, Attacks Of Land And Water Insects, And Molluscs

A Treatise On The Robbins Process For Seasoning Wood,...

Author: National Patent Wood Preserving Compa
ISBN: 9781020202711
Format: Hardback
$81.71

"This book introduces and explains the Robbins process, a revolutionary technology for wood preservation that was...  Read More >>

Woodwork For Schools On Scientific Lines: A Course For Class Work Or Private Study

Woodwork For Schools On Scientific Lines: A Course For...

Author: James Thomas Baily ,  S Pollitt
ISBN: 9781019731086
Format: Hardback
$84.35

"This comprehensive woodworking course is designed for both classroom instruction and individual study. Written...  Read More >>

Plumbing Catechism: Or, Theory And Practice Of Plumbing Design In Question And Answer

Plumbing Catechism: Or, Theory And Practice Of Plumbing...

Author: Charles B Ball ,  H T Sherriff
ISBN: 9781019742044
Format: Hardback
$81.71

"Charles B. Ball's Plumbing Catechism is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in plumbing. The book...  Read More >>

On the Construction of Iron Roofs: A Theoretical and Practical Treatise

On the Construction of Iron Roofs: A Theoretical and...

Author: Francis Campin
ISBN: 9781019795514
Format: Hardback
$79.07

"Campin's book is a comprehensive guide to the construction of iron roofs, covering both the theoretical principles...  Read More >>

The Preservation of Wood by Coal-Tar and Its Products

The Preservation of Wood by Coal-Tar and Its Products...

Author: John Bethell ,  Louis S Robbins
ISBN: 9781019850503
Format: Hardback
$71.15

"This pioneering work explores the use of coal-tar products for preserving wood. With detailed instructions and...  Read More >>

ABC of the Steel Square and its Uses; Being a Condensed Compilation From the Copyrighted Works of Fred T. Hodgson

ABC of the Steel Square and its Uses; Being a Condensed...

Author: Frederick Thomas Hodgson
ISBN: 9781019575741
Format: Hardback
$81.71

"This practical guide provides readers with an introduction to the steel square, an essential tool of carpenters...  Read More >>

Peoples' Pocket Stair Builder and Carpenters' Hand Book . .

Peoples' Pocket Stair Builder and Carpenters' Hand Book...

Author: William Peoples
ISBN: 9781019571354
Format: Hardback
$97.55

"This book provides a detailed guide to building stairs and carpentry. The author explains the theory behind stair...  Read More >>

A Textbook On Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilation; Volume 1

A Textbook On Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilation; Volume...

Author: International Correspondence Schools
ISBN: 9781020014246
Format: Hardback
$97.55

"In this comprehensive guide, students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing, heating, and ventilation, and gain...  Read More >>

Western Australian Timber Tests, 1906: The Physical Characteistics of the Hardwoods of Western Australia

Western Australian Timber Tests, 1906: The Physical...

Author: Western Australia Dept of Lands and
ISBN: 9781020066832
Format: Hardback
$86.99

"Discover the unique properties of Western Australian hardwoods with this comprehensive survey of timber tests conducted...  Read More >>

A Practical Treatise On Natural and Artificial Concrete: Its Varieties and Constructive Adaptations

A Practical Treatise On Natural and Artificial Concrete:...

Author: Henry Reid
ISBN: 9781020093852
Format: Hardback
$102.83

"A Practical Treatise on Natural and Artificial Concrete is an authoritative guide to the properties, production,...  Read More >>

Roof Trusses

Roof Trusses

Author: American School (Lansing ,  Ill )
ISBN: 9781019558072
Format: Hardback
$81.71

"This instructional manual provides detailed information on the design, construction, and installation of roof trusses,...  Read More >>

Cement, Concrete and Bricks

Cement, Concrete and Bricks

Author: Alfred Broadhead Searle
ISBN: 9781019677889
Format: Hardback
$102.83

"Build solid structures that stand the test of time with the principles outlined in this book. From cement to bricks,...  Read More >>

Monument Dealer's Manual: """the Monument Man's Ecyclopedia,"" A Hand Book Of Ready Reference To Useful Information For The Monument Craft"

Monument Dealer's Manual: """the Monument Man's Ecyclopedia,""...

Author: Anonymous
ISBN: 9781019371671
Format: Hardback
$84.35

"This manual is an indispensable guide for anyone involved in the monument craft. It provides a wealth of practical...  Read More >>

An Investigation of the Various Properties of Sand as Affecting its use in Concrete and Mortar

An Investigation of the Various Properties of Sand as...

Author: Eugene E Altman
ISBN: 9781019416198
Format: Hardback
$84.35

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