i need to know how to build a house?

Answer 1

I would suggest you go to Amazon.com and look for books like:

Wood Frame Construction - A Do-It-Yourself Guide
by Gerald F Sherwood

Housebuilding - A Do-It-Yourself Guide
by R. J. DeCristoforo

These are the two I used but I am sure there are others.

Answer 2

It's far more complicated than it seems, and even professional homebuilders often get it wrong. For example, if there is a big rock underground under one corner of the house, the foundation might crack when the house gradually settles over the years a little deeper into the ground and the corner of the house gets caught on the underground rock. That crack can let insects and water in, and you might have a lot of problems year after year because those insects and water can do a lot of hidden damage. All because the builder didn't know there was a big rock underground under one corner of the house.

There are thousands of subtle details about building a house that can cause problems year after year if all those details are not understood clearly before starting. The big rock under the corner is just one of those thousands of details.

I like old houses, because I figure if a house has survived a long time without major problems, it must have been built right. But if I ever did want to build a new house, I would be sure to get the right professionals to get all the details right. It's very expensive, but if you cut corners, so to speak, it's a lot more expensive over the years.

Answer 3

I work as a building inspector and we get people like yourself at the counter. I would suggest searching the web for various sites that should get you some very basic information on the nuts and bolts of house construction. As others have suggested local book stores are a good source of house construction. The Building department in your area might have some information for you on house construction and I know they will have a lot of information on the applicable codes and bylaws in your area which are very important. This would be one of the first places I would go before starting any construction or to network to find information.

Answer 4

LONG PROCESS, first you must have all the permits you are going to need, then site excavation, foundation ,framing, plumb, hvac,wire,roof on and on,,,i have great subs, and a 2 story is a 90 to 100 day project

Answer 5

go get a job as a construction laborer. work in all the various trades and in a few years youll be able to build one yourself

Answer 6

you start out by becoming a common laborer then you watch and you learn. then you become a carpenter learning the trade. get your sub contractors license then onto a contractors license.

Answer 7

GO TO WORK FOR A HOME BUILDER FOR A FEW YEARS... AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS, & IF YOU PAID ATTENTION, YOU ARE NOW QUALIFIED, & MORE INPORTANTLY YOU HAVE CONTACTS W/ ALL THE TRADES TO DO THE WORK!

Answer 8

Here's what you do:

Drive down to your local home builder and cut them a check!

Answer 9

1 get architects drawing
2 get planning permission
3 get professional builder and you be the labourer