[.uk] Windows and Doors (Build Like A Pro) (ISBN 1561584835)

Best book on the subject:
I have read every book that I could find on windows and doors and found this one to be the best bar none. The pictures are fantastic and the helpful tips are worth the price of the book and then some. Also, the book is very easy to understand which is not the case with a lot of books out there on the subject.

Good Reference:
I checked this book out of the library mainly for a few chapters that contained info on Pocket Doors and Fixing Door Problems. The book covers almost everything you can think of to address installing doors and windows, including putting new doors in old frames. It gives you pointers on choosing windows and doors including how various components operate. I didn't know there were so many types of windows operating styles to choose from out there! I found this book very helpful and confirmed that I wanted to hire a professional! The pocket door section seemed a little slim to me, but that might be because I had no clue about what they were doing. It's definitely not a step-by-step. LOL. Even though some of the projects in this book might be DIY, many of the complex projects would probably require a professional, unless you've done some type of construction-type work.

Old windows:
I have a 100 + years old house with the original windows. They have a section on Tuning Up Old Windows which I found very helpful. There are only a few pages on this subject for old windows. The information is straight forward and to the point.

Install Like a Pro:
Good book, but title is misleading, more about proper installation of windows & doors rather than fabrication of doors & windows. Title should be "Install Like a Pro"

Misses a few obvious details:
This book is well written and professionally designed. It contains a breadth of information, but the coverage seems wider than it is deep. I was interested in learning more about my replacement window options, but was fairly disappointed. While the book treats many different remodeling subjects, most of us are trying to solve "one" type of problem. I don't have a dozen different types of windows in my house, I have two. Also, the author misses a few obvious details faced by a majority of who are replacing windows. That is, almost all replacement windows are built much thicker (due to energy star ratings), so that the framing is different than the original window in place. This means that the windows lays more on the sheetrock instead of ending at the point where the sheetrock begins. This is one obvious detail that should always be discussed- i.e. the windows you buy will sit much differently than the older windows in your home that you want to replace. Overall, the book seemed to have more 'shop talk' than accustomed to by the average DIY'er. Perhaps it was intended more for a professional audience, who need more of a variety of detail.