{"product_id":"dealman-u46-haynesvictorianhousemanual","title":"Haynes The Victorian House Manual - Care And Repair For All Popular House Types","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition)Haynes The Victorian House Manual: Care and Repair For All Popular House Types \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking of buying a Victorian or Edwardian house? Or maybe you already own one? Either way; this clearly written manual explains all you need to know about the care and repair of these classic properties. Today; many houses of this age are in need of extensive updating and maintenance; having suffered years of neglect. Some have been damaged by misguided home improvements or botched repairs using the wrong materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven newly refurbished properties can sometimes conceal dangerous structural alterations and shoddy build-quality. This unique manual provides detailed; expert advice; backed up with clear how to colour photographs; describing where to check for the critical danger signs and how to fix all common defects. Each chapter is devoted to a key part of the house in the style of a professional home survey; guiding you safely through the whole building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author also investigates potential dangers from subsidence; damp; beetle infestation; fungal decay; lead paint; lead pipes; asbestos and toxic mould . Every old house has a story to tell; and one of the joys of owning a valuable antique building is discovering its history stripping back modern finishes to reveal long lost original features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the manual also includes a wealth of fascinating information about 19th amp; early 20th century houses everything from the immeasurable contribution made by Victorian toilet pioneers such as the legendary Thomas Crapper; to why horse hair and dung were common ingredients in building materials. Coming right up to date; the book shows the best ways to upgrade and extend your home for 21st century lifestyles; and reveals which improvements add real value and the ones to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J H Haynes \u0026 Co Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46979107291442,"sku":"SNW5499","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7351\/5314\/files\/image_131681_9c962114-b78e-4b68-9f40-3610b33f5c5c.jpg?v=1787933167","url":"https:\/\/www.powpex.com\/products\/dealman-u46-haynesvictorianhousemanual","provider":"Powpex Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}