

Arvo Veski
Tallinn : Valgus, 1969
445 p. : ill.
Hardcover used book in good condition, dust jacket is missing.
The book describes the basic layout designs, building materials, and constructions of single-family houses. It addresses building-related thermal engineering and moisture insulation. Various structural elements—external walls, floors, roofs, windows, doors, and others—are technically characterized, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The book also thoroughly covers technical systems in houses, such as heating, ventilation, water supply, and sewage, as well as utility buildings like saunas, laundry rooms, garages, and more. Additionally, it briefly discusses the construction of garden houses and summer cottages.
It is intended for individual builders without formal construction knowledge who plan to build a house on their own.