--- product_id: 519588521 title: "The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling 5th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Materials and Systems for Every Part of Your Home" price: "AR$216160" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/519588521-the-visual-handbook-of-building-and-remodeling-5th-edition-comprehensive store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling 5th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Materials and Systems for Every Part of Your Home **Price:** AR$216160 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling 5th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Materials and Systems for Every Part of Your Home - **How much does it cost?** AR$216160 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/519588521-the-visual-handbook-of-building-and-remodeling-5th-edition-comprehensive) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The most comprehensive, visual guide to residential construction ever published―now updated for the modern builder. The Visual Handbook of Building & Remodeling is the definitive "how-to" resource for anyone looking to understand the complex systems of a home. Featuring 1,700 full-color illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts, this 688-page book allows you to visualize the processes and techniques needed for successful building and remodeling projects. It covers every aspect of home design and construction, making it an invaluable reference for both novice and experienced builders. Whether you're designing a new addition, remodeling a kitchen, or troubleshooting a structural issue, this handbook provides the "gold standard" specifications for every major house system. From site-work and foundations to finish carpentry and high-efficiency mechanicals, you will find the precise measurements, clearances, and material data required to do the job right the first time. This updated edition covers the latest in: Building Science: Modern insulation, air-sealing, and moisture-management techniques. Energy Efficiency: Solar orientation, heat pumps, and sustainable material choices. Code Compliance: Simplified visual breakdowns of the most current IRC (International Residential Code) standards. Pro-Level Detailing: Professional-grade framing, roofing, and plumbing layouts for durable, long-lasting construction. Review: Unless you're an architect, engineer, or GC, you're gonna learn something. - Simply a fantastic resource for anyone short of an architect -- who already knows all this stuff. But for the interested layman, or the fairly experienced DIY remodeler or builder, it's just the bomb! I especially like the fact that it pretty much addresses all the major climate zones in the US when discussing any given subject. Lots of very good drawings, and lots of data tables (again, the tables are area specific anytime that is applicable). I loaned my copy. Oops! Guess I might have to buy another. The book is nicely bound and printed on paper that is thick and pleasant to the touch. Quality throughout. Review: Make Sure You Order the Newest Edition!! 2009 not 1990!! - This is a great reference as you can tell just by previewing it through the desciption page. My only complaint is that I did not realize I was buying a 21 year old book on building and remodeling! Obviously that's my fault, but only now do I see what I did wrong -- Even though I was looking at the newest edition, when I made my selection for which seller and price to choose, I ended up ordering the 1990 edition by mistake. Lesson learned: Be extra careful to read the publish date even when you are choosing a seller via the item description that shows the edition you want. Still, the information in this book is invaluable and well worth the price. [As long as you get the new one] Try this: The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 3rd Edition To help you understand the purpose of this book; It's not going to walk you through the actual building or renovation process from a physical labor standpoint, rather it will explain the properties of the many building materials, methods, and measurements you will need to know to do almost any residential project. There is a TON of information in this book, and you will certainly learn a lot by reading it. It covers aspects from climate zones and average wind directions to tables describing the charecteristics of everything from wood species and caulks to sources of water vapor and sound transmission classes of walls. It tells you all the detailed stuff you might want/need to know, but can't find out simply by asking the guy at the home improvement store. This is a great source of information that would be a perfect guide during a building/remodeling project once you are already familiar with basic carpentry and have at least some relevant experience. It would also be a good purchase if you just want to better understand the ins and outs of what goes into building and remodeling a home. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #34,309 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Contracting How-to & Home Improvement #8 in Energy Efficient Remodeling & Renovation #8 in Architectural Drafting & Presentation | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,131 Reviews | ## Images ![The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling 5th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Materials and Systems for Every Part of Your Home - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+ojGJt3jL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unless you're an architect, engineer, or GC, you're gonna learn something. *by B***K on August 12, 2026* Simply a fantastic resource for anyone short of an architect -- who already knows all this stuff. But for the interested layman, or the fairly experienced DIY remodeler or builder, it's just the bomb! I especially like the fact that it pretty much addresses all the major climate zones in the US when discussing any given subject. Lots of very good drawings, and lots of data tables (again, the tables are area specific anytime that is applicable). I loaned my copy. Oops! Guess I might have to buy another. The book is nicely bound and printed on paper that is thick and pleasant to the touch. Quality throughout. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make Sure You Order the Newest Edition!! 2009 not 1990!! *by M***K on September 18, 2011* This is a great reference as you can tell just by previewing it through the desciption page. My only complaint is that I did not realize I was buying a 21 year old book on building and remodeling! Obviously that's my fault, but only now do I see what I did wrong -- Even though I was looking at the newest edition, when I made my selection for which seller and price to choose, I ended up ordering the 1990 edition by mistake. Lesson learned: Be extra careful to read the publish date even when you are choosing a seller via the item description that shows the edition you want. Still, the information in this book is invaluable and well worth the price. [As long as you get the new one] Try this: The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 3rd Edition To help you understand the purpose of this book; It's not going to walk you through the actual building or renovation process from a physical labor standpoint, rather it will explain the properties of the many building materials, methods, and measurements you will need to know to do almost any residential project. There is a TON of information in this book, and you will certainly learn a lot by reading it. It covers aspects from climate zones and average wind directions to tables describing the charecteristics of everything from wood species and caulks to sources of water vapor and sound transmission classes of walls. It tells you all the detailed stuff you might want/need to know, but can't find out simply by asking the guy at the home improvement store. This is a great source of information that would be a perfect guide during a building/remodeling project once you are already familiar with basic carpentry and have at least some relevant experience. It would also be a good purchase if you just want to better understand the ins and outs of what goes into building and remodeling a home. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book *by R***B on May 27, 2026* I have a good bit of building knowledge, but this goes to areas of expertise I have no idea about. It’s a great book, one of my favorites. It’s more of a resource or informational guide, but I’m a weirdo and like to read it like a book. Illustrations are great too. It also references organizations and such for even further information about certain niche topics, like kitchens for example. Anyways, if you’re interested at all in building and you’re a geek, this is for you! ## Frequently Bought Together - Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Materials and Systems for Every Part of Your Home/5th Edition - Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition: Proven Money-Saving Projects, 3,400 Photos & Illustrations (Creative Homeowner) 608-Page Resource with 325 Step-by-Step DIY Projects - How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home (RSMeans) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/519588521-the-visual-handbook-of-building-and-remodeling-5th-edition-comprehensive](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/519588521-the-visual-handbook-of-building-and-remodeling-5th-edition-comprehensive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*