Good House Parts

Drawing on 15 years' experience as a nationally known author and residential architect, Wedlick identifies hundreds of examples of quality house parts--from doors, windows, and roofing to dormers, columns, and fireplaces. He invites readers to look at their homes in a whole new light.

A great house really is the sum of its parts. This is the thinking that makes "Good House Parts required reading for anyone who imagines living in the "perfect" home one day. Drawing on 15 years' experience as a nationally known author and residential architect, Dennis Wedlick empowers homeowners to make a distinction between the whole house--and its unique components. He identifies hundreds of examples of quality house parts--from doors, windows, and roofing to dormers, columns, and fireplaces. The book invites readers to look at their homes in a whole new light.- A unique way of looking at home construction, renovation and remodeling.- Features a broad range of house styles by prominent American architects.- Written by an articulate, highly promotable architect with a following.