Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House: How to Build a House (Revised, Updated) - Contributor(s): Haun, Larry (Author) , Johnson, Angela C (Author)

Since its founding in 1976, the non-profit Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 255,000 houses for more than one million people and families in need world wide. First published in 2002, Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House has helped thousands more build simple, energy-efficient homes of their own by helping guide them from foundation to roof, through all interior finishes and fixtures. Written by long-time carpenter and Habitat volunteer, Larry Haun, this extensive revision features up-to-date information on residential codes, construction methods, and materials -- as well as an updated design inside and out. Haun also provides new sections on tools, siding, ventilation, and landscaping. With Clear information on everything from obtaining a site and permit to finishing touches like installing door locks and cabinets, this is the best single-volume resource for the beginning homebuilder.

Habitat for Humanity's How to Build A House now stands as the best complete single volume on home construction for the amateur. It is also an accessible training tool for apprentice builders, and has become the manual of choice for Habitat volunteers. With more than 65,000 copies sold since 2003, the How to Build A House revision updates an already great book with new and better methods, information, photographs--as well as completely new design inside and out. The author has completely revised the book to reflect changes in residential construction codes. There are entirely new sections devoted to house building tools, siding, air vents, and landscaping. The book also features expanded tips and helpful hints for each chapter.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 279) and index.; A complete, step-by-step guide to building a house, from the world's leading authority on community homebuilding.

Larry Haun has worked as a carpenter in southern California for four decades and has been a Habitat for Humanity volunteer since the 1980s. He has taught apprentice carpenters at a local community college for more than 20 years. Larry lives in coastal Oregon, where he continues to build houses for Habitat.