Produced for professional renovators and do-it-yourself-ers, this
book outlines how to properly inspect and renovate one of the most popular
styles of housing build after World War II: the 1 ½ storey house.
Approximately 300,000 of these homes were built in Canada between 1945 and 1960
to meet the housing needs of returning veterans. Popular because of their
simple, economical construction, many are now in need of repair and upgrading.
The book describes post-war construction practices and outlines how to
best renovate this type of home. It also describes how to incorporate modern
trends such as healthy and adaptable housing when doing renovations. Main
sections cover typical problems found in homes over 50 years old, renovation
planning, and details on popular renovations made to this type of home,
including ways to increase space. . |
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