2017-03-12
Good start
App is definitely a good start, especially for DIY'ers. Techniques change, but the base material does not. Great info. I would like to see some updates, tips, and tricks as well.
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Home Builder Pocket Reference
Released: 2011-11-01
© 2011-2017 Double Dog Studios, LLC
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Description
Home Builder Pocket Reference puts home construction information you need to know at your finger tips. The app includes over 1,500 illustrations, 100 guides to building energy efficient buildings and 30 calculators to help you understand and apply the information.
The topics covered include construction administration and safety; drawings and specifications; woodworking tools, materials and methods of woodworking; leveling and grading; concrete; placing concrete; masonry; and planning, estimating and scheduling; floor and wall construction; roof framing; exterior and interior finishing; plastering, stuccoing, and ceramic tile; and paints and preservatives.
In addition, there are now four free bonus sections:
* Project Dates & Times
* Project Estimator
* Sensor Angle
* Unit Conversions
What's New in Version 3.1.0
* Now with 4 FREE bonus sections: Project Dates & Times, Project Estimator, Sensor Angle, and Unit Conversions!
* Updated for compatibility with iOS 10 and above.
* Improved usability and sharing.
Seller
Name
Double Dog Studios
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
3.1.0
Size
231.7 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 9.0 or later
Devices
iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.0 of 5 (40 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2015-10-05
Poor
Not good it's just a manual from the 60's old information
2014-07-08
A LIFESAVER
This Old House (1934) has been my family's residence for 25 years. After 26.5 yrs of marriage and 3 kids, the weasel left both house and family in disrepair. I was on my way to being a depressed, displaced homemaker. This app is giving me the knowledge, courage and competence I need to upgrade my own house, obtain Residential Contractor licensure, become self-supporting and come to the aid of women like me.
2014-04-22
Awesome!
A ton of useful information for the common do it yourselfer! I haven't found anything about this app that I don't like.
2013-07-02
Great app!
Great app,reasonable price, user friendly,and comes with useful calculator. but much of framing is outdated by todays standards.
2013-05-21
Excellent
You guys write great stuff! Thank you!
2013-05-15
Good reference
Great tool
2013-03-18
Only me
Very basic and not much help to someone that has any knowledge of construction.
2013-02-10
OK with calculators
This app is only worth it if you purchase the add on calculators. The rest of the information is extremely basic and somewhat outdated. If you are trying to learn how to build a better idea would be to get the book "Modern Carpentry". On the other hand, the calculators that come with this app (addon's) are extremely useful for the amateur and probuilder.
2013-01-06
What book was this copied from?
I wouldn't if I were you! Seems like it was all copied from a book, pictures and all. Super basic info.
2012-11-22
Terrible drawings
The text and explanations are good, but the drawings are hand drawn - not very well - and hard to read. I wish the author had used CAD.
2012-07-03
House framing
5 star
2012-04-01
Great App
This might just be the app that I use the most. Well worth the money.
2012-03-22
Home builder
I'm a beginner. But I like the app
2012-02-22
Home Builders
Good app,great formulas for quick reference
2012-02-18
Remodeling
I am a remodeling contractor in South West Florida and have been in construction for about 37 years this is a very good app for me as it allows me to get a quick grasp on costs for estimating purposes.