How to Build a House

In <i>How to Build a House</i> author and professional engineer <b>George Michael Rentz PE</b> is informative and entertaining while taking the mystery out of residential construction. With more than thirty-five years in the construction industry Rentz provides an overview of the information necessary when you are considering buying or building a new home. From the basics of site selection and design to cost estimates and construction <i>How to Build a House</i> describes all of the steps integral to residential construction from the ground up. <p>Through personal anecdotes Rentz shows how developing good plans and selecting the right contractor are key to enjoying the process of watching your new home being constructed. <i>How to Build a House</i> provides insight into the construction process in order to avoid the struggles and hassles often associated with home building.