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Slate Roof Bible : Understanding, Installing and Restoring the World's Finest Roof by Joseph Jenkins (2003, Trade Paperback)
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THE SLATE ROOF BIBLE: UNDERSTANDING, INSTALLING AND RESTORING THE WORLD'S FINEST ROOF (THE SLATE ROOF BIBLE, 2ND EDITION) By Joseph Jenkins **BRAND NEW**.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherJenkins Incorporated, Joseph
ISBN-100964425815
ISBN-139780964425811
eBay Product ID (ePID)6011033
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleSlate Roof Bibles : Understanding, Installing and Restoring the World's Finest Roof
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
TopicDesign & Construction, Construction / Roofing
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, House & Home
AuthorJoseph Jenkins
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight45.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-096286
Reviews"Full of history, lore, and useful advice, Jenkins has written a fascinating book, spiced with humor and warmed with passion"--Doylestown Intelligencer Record (Philadelphia), "Jenkins has provided the roofing community with a definitive, single-source manual for slate roofing."--RCI (Roof Consultants Institute) Interface, "The Slate Roof Bible is a fine book, filled with fascinating information about slate..."--Fine Homebuilding, "If you could earn a doctorate in slate roof, this book is probably the only book you'd need."--Lancaster Farming News
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal695
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Synopsis[This edition is out of print.] Completely revised, greatly expanded and updated version of the award-winning The Slate Roof Bible, with 21 chapters including six that are new: International Roof Slate, European Slating Methods, Roof Inscriptions and Designs, Recycling Slate Roofs, and separate chapters on Chimneys and Valleys. The profusely illustrated full color format of this comprehensive book, with 330 color photos and hundreds of charts and line drawings, has elevated it into a work of art. Yet, the down-home writing style of Joseph Jenkins has converted a potentially tedious subject into a delight. With chapters on slate roof history, slate geology, roof safety, tools, installation, repairs, flashings, and regional slate quarries, as well as sections on ceramic tile roofs, asbestos roofs, and flat-lock copper roofs, The Slate Roof Bible is a fascinating book on its own, essential for anyone who wants to build naturally and permanently, and a must-have for architects, builders, roofers, designers, historians, and slate roof owners., Completely revised, greatly expanded and updated version of the award-winning The Slate Roof Bible, with 21 chapters including six that are new: International Roof Slate, European Slating Methods, Roof Inscriptions and Designs, Recycling Slate Roofs, and separate chapters on Chimneys and Valleys. The profusely illustrated full color format of this comprehensive book, with 330 color photos and hundreds of charts and line drawings, has elevated it into a work of art. Yet, the down-home writing style of Joseph Jenkins has converted a potentially tedious subject into a delight. With chapters on slate roof history, slate geology, roof safety, tools, installation, repairs, flashings, and regional slate quarries, as well as sections on ceramic tile roofs, asbestos roofs, and flat-lock copper roofs, The Slate Roof Bible is a fascinating book on its own, essential for anyone who wants to build naturally and permanently, and a must-have for architects, builders, roofers, designers, historians, and slate roof owners.
LC Classification NumberTH2445
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- 05 Sep, 2018
The best book for those who love both the craft and history of slate roofing. A great aid for those working with the material.
The best book for those who love both the craft and history of slate roofing. A great aid for those working with the material.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Mar, 2020
Detailed book on the history and application of a vanishing trade.
Detailed book and a great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
