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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | As a guide for dreamers as well as those who are "ready-to-build," this concise yet detailed overview of the construction of a large out-building will serve both beginning and experienced builders. From simple enclosures for storage to workshop space to fully finished living space, Wagner covers all the bases. His book, while short on design suggestions, is chock full of practical solutions to common site and building problems. Wagner writes in an upbeat, problem-solving tone that is encouraging to those who might otherwise be skeptical of the entire process. His suggestions are consistently economical and environmentally friendly. Excellent illustrations supplement the text. For large home improvement collections.
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| | Product Details | | Author: | John D. Wagner | | Paperback: | 224 pages | | Publisher: | Williamson Publishing Company | | Publication Date: | 1994-07 | | ISBN: | 0913589764 | | Package Length: | 11.0 inches | | Package Width: | 8.55 inches | | Package Height: | 0.59 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.38 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 7 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good on building, lacking on electric. Aug 24, 2006
While the sections on planning and construction are quite helpful, I was disappointed in the section on electricity. A barn is considered an outbuilding, and local electrical codes may be different for residences and outbuildings. Barns are often used to house livestock or poultry, but the book does not address the different requirements for farm wiring.
Residential wiring usually requires NM (non-metallic) cable, but in a building may be subjected to high moisture like that in a livestock barn, NMC or UF (Underground Feed) wiring is required. In addition, the boxes for outlets and fixtures must usually be sealed against moisture and dust.
Author John Wagner does say that it is important to work with the local electrical inspector and know the local code requirments as they vary greatly.
3 of 126 found the following review helpful:
 building ,audio,studio from, scraching Oct 25, 2001
References to buil an audio studio in the simplest fom me by home archetitural process.
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 practical barn building Aug 08, 2001
A useful book on the various practical aspects of building a simple (or not so simple) barn. Useful to a do-it-yourselfer, or as a reference to someone using contractors. Recommended.
49 of 51 found the following review helpful:
The perfect builders' guide Apr 26, 2000
Builder John Wagner shows the versatility that's possible with one good barn. Using a 24' by 30' plan and simple framing, Wagner alters the interior layout to create a tractor garage and garden shed, a studio, a workshop and office, and a stable. His ideas should be considered by anyone looking for practical uses for old barns. Besides being a design guide, this book covers all the basics of light frame construction with easy-to-read text, photos and great illustrations.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
WOW! Fab book Mar 18, 2000
Boy, I couldn't believe it when I got this book. It covers everything from ground prep, foundation, framing, configuring the building to fit it's use.....on and on and on! It blocks everything out, so if you are not comfy with doing that one piece yourself, you can contract that piece out and pick up from there. I can't wait to get my hands dirty! Read the whole thing first.
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