BUILDER'S INSTANT ANSWERS

BUILDER'S INSTANT ANSWERS
Author: Sidney M. Levy
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2003-08-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780071433433

The Book Builders Turn to When They Need an Answer FAST! Whether you’re a construction professional who needs a solution-oriented, quick-find manual or a homeowner who wants help tackling tough weekend repairs, Builder's Instant Answers is the on-the-job resource you should always keep within reach. It's the one book you can count on to solve even the most difficult building problem in minutes! Builder's Instant Answers features just enough text to answer your question -- but not waste your time -- and all the charts, photos, illustrations, and tables you need to speed to a solution. Great for carrying on-site in toolboxes and glove compartments, as well as pockets, Builder's Instant Answers includes references to current building codes and covers: * Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Framing * Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Overview * Floors and Stairs * Roof Types and Installation * Window and Door Installation * Insulation and Drywall * Interior Flooring and Ceilings * Cabinet Types and Construction * Exterior Finishes * Landscaping * And much more! Portable, simple, and efficient, Builder's Instant Answers is the book you’ll turn to when you need the right answer, instantly.

Be a Successful Remodeling Contractor

Be a Successful Remodeling Contractor
Author: R. Dodge Woodson
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2005-06-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071467114

Veteran remodeling contractor R. Dodge Woodson provides all the guidance and details necessary for success in the lucrative remodeling business. This practical guide covers every phase of starting, running, and operating a profitable business and delivers insider advice on everything from getting a license to renting an office to remodeling an entire home. Sidebars and Tip Boxes provide valuable at-a-glance information Real world case studies drive home key points from the text How to start on a part-time basis Buying trucks, tools, equipment, and materials Mistakes that can kill a business -- and how to avoid them

Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction

Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction
Author: Dennis J. Hall
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2011-04-06
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470906286

A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential conditions—from accessibility issues to working with zinc Practical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos and details Identifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable practices, and other relevant resources Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions When you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across. Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction gives you fast access to the information you need when you're on-site and under pressure. Presented in a highly visual and easily portable format, Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is organized by CSI's MasterFormat and is coordinated with the 2009 International Residential Code, as well as current sustainable practices. It addresses issues pertaining to residential construction by covering every aspect of the process, such as the use of materials, structural concerns, finishes, thermal and moisture protection, accessible design applications, and more. Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction extends beyond the studio, with: Quick access to essential information wherever you are Graphic Standards-quality details accompanied by photographs and tables Illustrations that help you troubleshoot problems, along with on-the-spot solutions Compact format that's easy to reference and carry along Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is a handy companion that offers the essential tools that time-crunched professionals can turn to in an instant when dealing with clients, or when handling the many complex demands surrounding construction management.

Flooring Instant Answers

Flooring Instant Answers
Author: Steven Bukowski
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2002
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780071402040

* Features flooring layout formulas in a simple format * Provides nutshell coverage of every type of floor covering * Covers cleaning and repair methods, maintenance problems, and replace vs. repair issues

Electrician's Instant Answers

Electrician's Instant Answers
Author: David Tuck
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2003-02-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780071402033

Here's the one on-site reference electricians can't afford to be without! Electrician's Instant Answers provides all the information you need to solve just about any electrical procedure problem -- quickly, effectively, and economically. Packed with calculations, tips, fast facts, charts, tables, and photographs, Electrician's Instant Answers features just enough text to get the job done right, without wasting your time. Book jacket.

Plumbing Instant Answers

Plumbing Instant Answers
Author: Roger Dodge Woodson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2004
Genre: Plumbing
ISBN: 9780071437547

Whether you are a master plumber who needs a comprehensive, on-the-job manual or a homeowner tackling weekend repair jobs, this well-illustrated guide provides all the information you need to solve just about any plumbing problem quickly, effectively, and economically. Written by a licensed master plumber, it puts you on top of situations in five key areas: Code Facts; Calculations; Existing Plumbing Systems; Service and Repair Work; Gas Piping; and Radiant Heat Piping.

Mastering Math For The Building Trades

Mastering Math For The Building Trades
Author: James Gerhart
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages:
Release: 2000-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780613915168

Instant answers to any construction-related math question. In the office or out in the field, Mastering Math for the Building Trades, by James Gerhart gives you a perfect tool for accurately performing the calculations required in all the major building trades. Down-to-earth explanations, easy-to-memorize tips and tricks of the trade, worked examples, illustrations and tables make everyday number crunching easier, giving you the step-by-step help you need to complete estimates, meet deadlines, and satisfy new customers. Whether you're an old pro or apprentice...contractor, tradesperson or supplier...whether you're building, repairing, or remodeling...you'll find ready answers for: grading and excavating; concrete and other masonry work; septic systems; fluid mechanics; metal framing; engineered beams; fiber optic cabling; estimating software; floor framing and covering; roofing; finishing interiors; heating and cooling; plumbing; electrical; more!

Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia

Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia
Author: Stephen Diller
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781572181519

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide step-by-step instructions, with tips, techniques, tools, and templates, for residential construction projects, including tiling, dry wall, electric, heating and air conditioning, siding, and much more. Includes CD-ROM with instructions for each job.