The Penguin dictionary of building

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Title:

The Penguin dictionary of building

Author:

Scott, John S.

ISBN:

9780140512397

Edition:

4th ed.

Publication Information:

London : Penguin, 1993.

Physical Description:

x, [517] p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Series:

Penguin reference books.

Subject Term:

Building -- Dictionaries.

Added Author:

Scott, John S.

MacLean, James, 1942-

Copies:

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Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Copy	Status
Searching... 1:IIEMSA	1:REF-BOOK	33168025427606	690.03 P398 1993	1	Searching... Unknown

Do you need to know your lime putty from your lime plaster ? Want to improve your flatness tolerance ? Stuck with an incomprehensible DIY manual? The Penguin Dictionary of Building is your answer. Ably steering you through the confusing maze of jargon and technical terms, this ever-popular text has sold over 150,000 copies and is invaluable for anyone interested in construction- students, professional architects, bricklayers, carpenters, glaziers, plasterers, plumbers or DIY enthusiasts. From abrasives to Z-purlin via the murder clause , this clear and comprehensive dictionary provides succinct and accurate explanations of the techniques, equipment and issues of the building world.

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