Review
"...An outstanding resource..."
--Library Journal
Book Description
An improperly installed roof can lead to extensive damage. But now homeowners can learn how to do the job right with Smart Guide: Roofing. It shows readers how to install all of the most popular roofing materials correctly and efficiently. Through easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, readers learn how to estimate the amount of materials needed for the job, install roofing and flashing, and find and fix roof leaks. Tips provide important information to those looking to hire a contractor. Additional chapters address ladder and rooftop safety and proper attic and roof ventilation.
Smart Guide: Roofing FROM THE PUBLISHER
An improperly installed roof can lead to extensive damage. But now homeowners can learn how to do the job right with Smart Guide: Roofing. It shows readers how to install all of the most popular roofing materials correctly and efficiently. Through easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, readers learn how to estimate the amount of materials needed for the job, install roofing and flashing, and find and fix roof leaks. Tips provide important information to those looking to hire a contractor. Additional chapters address ladder and rooftop safety and proper attic and roof ventilation. More than 250 color illustrations and over 25 color photographs show how to install and repair roofing and flashing.
SYNOPSIS
Everything homeowners need to install a roof properly. Provides detailed instructions and essential information on safety, materials, ventilation, and maintenance. Over 250 color illustrations, and more than 30 photos.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
The roof is one of a house's most important components, but most people forget about it until it leaks. Part of the publisher's excellent "Smart Guide" series, this book provides a remarkable amount of information for its slim size and price. Roofing is hard physical work involving dangerous heights, so the authors emphasize safety, especially since the intended audience is the uninitiated. Finding the source of roof leaks is often tricky since water can travel long distances, but readers are shown the most likely locations and given instructions to make repairs. The application of both asphalt and wood shingles is covered in depth, which makes sense because these are the materials most commonly used by do-it-yourselfers. Shorter instructions are provided for other materials, including rolled, slate, tile, and metal; both slate and tile are beyond the ability of most homeowners, but the information is complete. An outstanding resource; essential for all public libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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