Product Description

This manual covers every aspect of domestic renovation from heating and electrical systems through to building materials and outdoor space. Whether you want to work out the payback period on a wind turbine or find out about the most eco-friendly floor covering, all information is presented in a clear and practical format with colour photography throughout. With up-do-date information about emerging renewable sources of power, along with step-by-step projects for the home and garden, this will be an invaluable resource for all home owners.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48152 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-19
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 168 pages

About the Author
Nigel Griffiths MA ran his own building business for 15 years, specialising in conservation and green building, and has recently project-managed a development of 12 new eco-homes in Somerset. Nowadays he is a building consultant, a visiting university lecturer on sustainability, and an eco-homes assessor for the Building Research Establishment.

Customer Reviews

Nice colour pictures but no details
Haynes have a reputation for comprehensive and reliable technical guides, but this book just doesn't have the content. It's a quick trot through various aspects of eco-houses, with lots of colour pics, but the advice isn't detailed enough to enable sensible decision-making (e.g. on the complex subject of boilers and heating systems), and the how-to instructions are very scanty. I didn't find anything here that isn't in more detail on the Web or my standard DIY tomes.

The Eco-House Manual
This intelligently written manual encompasses all aspects of living under the threat of global warming. Subjects range from the principles of eco-renovation, choosing construction materials, ways of reducing heat loss, conservation of water, eco-friendly gardening and much more. Every topic is covered in detail and supported with actual photographs. Where web sites are deemed useful reference is made to them. Definitely a "must have" for our era.

Excellent
This clearly written and well illustrated book contains a mine of practical information on 'green' home improvements. I would recommend anyone carrying out DIY projects to read it first.