Complete Siding Handbook

Complete Siding Handbook
Author: James E. Brumbaugh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 502
Release: 1993-01-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0025178814

The ultimate guide to siding for homeowners and professional builders The Complete Siding Handbook: Installation, Maintenance, Repair offers comprehensive guidance for all major types of siding including wood board, aluminum, shingle, plywood, vinyl, and more. Aimed at professional builders but accessible to homeowners, this informative guide includes practical information on sheathing, flashing, vapor and air retarders, insulation, and other preparatory materials, as well as expert advice on painting, staining and finishing. Detailed diagrams clarify installation and construction, while photographs show real-world applications of various materials and methods to provide builders and DIY-ers with an invaluable resource.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding
Author: Editors Of Creative Publishing
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1610584317

DIVThe Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding covers all traditional materials, from wood lap siding, brick, concrete block, stucco, stone veneer, and wooden shakes to vinyl, raised-ridge metal roofing, and fiber/cement lap siding. Less traditional roof-covering materials, such as EPDM rubber, architectural shingles, and fully bonded selvage edge and metal shingles are also featured with clear how-to photos and instructions. In addition to complete installation information, the book includes comprehensive methods for repairing problems with existing surfaces, as well as routine finishing and refinishing information./div

The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home
Author: Kent Lester
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2017-01-12
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1440346011

Save 30% on home construction! Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project. Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency. This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track.

The Complete Guide to Log Homes

The Complete Guide to Log Homes
Author: Clyde H. Cremer
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2008-10
Genre: House construction
ISBN: 0595685021

It's a classic American dream: a beautiful log home nestled in the woods, standing proudly on a mountaintop, poised on a hillside, or serenely overlooking a sparkling lake or stream. With walls that beautifully blend the art of nature with the hand of human labor, no other kind of dwelling so poetically expresses the pioneering, self-sufficient spirit that made this nation great. If you're looking to make this dream a reality, let seasoned professionals Clyde Cremer and Jeffrey Cremer help you navigate the often puzzling maze of buying and building a log home. With this indispensable guide, Clyde and Jeffrey advise you on every aspect of the process, from idea stage to completed project, and explains how to choose the right style of home to fit your budget and site selection. They also cover such topics as: Types of wood used for log cabins Energy efficiency Estimating costs Construction concerns Log home maintenance And much more! The Complete Guide to Log Homes gives you all the information you need to make an informed, educated decision on buying or building a log home. Take the first step today toward having the home of your dreams! The Complete Guide to Log Homes

Roofing & Siding

Roofing & Siding
Author: Sunset Books
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1994
Genre: Dwellings
ISBN: 9780376014924

Complete Roofing Handbook

Complete Roofing Handbook
Author: James E. Brumbaugh
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 546
Release: 1986
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Black & Decker The Book of Home How-to, Updated 2nd Edition

Black & Decker The Book of Home How-to, Updated 2nd Edition
Author: Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Total Pages: 555
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0760367248

The most complete book on the market for homeowners, the BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home How-To Revised and Updated offers current, full color step-by-step photographic instruction for thousands of home repair and home maintenance jobs. Written and compiled by the knowledgeable editors at Cool Springs Press—recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKER brand—this is DIY instruction you can trust. BLACK+DECKER The Book of Home How-to Revised and Updated is the ultimate reference for maintaining any type of home, from a small apartment to a mega mansion. This book is the most essential tool in any homeowner's belt, providing expert know-how on how to repair almost anything in easy, accessible instruction. This A-to-Z encyclopedia offers precise how-to instructions and clear photos on every page. With an expanded index that is incredibly intuitive and a simple, alphabetical strategy for organizing the information, you won't spend precious time wading through stuff you don't need to know. Finding first-rate information on home care has never been easier, and all the most common tasks around your home are covered—including: Electrical Plumbing Flooring Walls Windows and doors Cabinetry Insulating Heating and cooling Roofing and siding And that's just scratching the surface. Just about any repair or remodeling project you can imagine is right here, at your fingertips.

Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition

Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition
Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 2412
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1637410549

· Ultimate DIY resource shows readers everything they need to know about plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, remodeling, and so much more · Offers plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of a home · Includes more than 2,300 how-to photos and 800 drawings · New edition of this best-selling home improvement manual includes recent code updates and changes, plus information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters