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Product Identifiers

PublisherCreative Homeowner

ISBN-101580111491

ISBN-139781580111492

eBay Product ID (ePID)6026614

Product Key Features

Book TitleRoofing : Step-By-Step Projects

Number of Pages80 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicConstruction / Roofing, Do-It-Yourself / General

FeaturesRevised

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, House & Home

AuthorCreative Homeowner Editors

Book SeriesSmart Guide Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight11.5 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentSMART GUIDE: ROOFING Table of Contents Chapter 1 MATERIALS* Tools* Working Up High* Roofing Materials Chapter 2 REPAIRS.* Tracing Roof Leaks* Making Temporary Roof Repairs* Making Permanent Shingle Repairs* Repairing Wood Shingles & Shakes* Repairing & Replacing Flashing* Repairing Fascia & Eaves Damage Chapter 3 FLASHING* Tear-Off or Reroof?* Applying Underlayment* Applying Flashing* Valley Flashing Chapter 4 ASPHALT SHINGLES...31* Selecting Composition Shingles* Estimating Materials on Gable Roofs* Installing the Starter Course* Applying the Starter Courses* Nailing Shingles Properly* Basic Shingling* Shingling a Stair-Step Pattern* Roofing the Valleys* Air Vents & Plumbing Stacks* Shingling Ridges Chapter 5 WOOD SHINGLES...49* Roofing with Wood* Installing Shingles* Installing Shakes* Finishing Shingles & Shakes* Panelized Shingles* Wood-Fiber Panels Chapter 6 BUILT-UP ROOFING...59* Coping with Flat Roofs* Installing Roll Roofing* Double Coverage Roll Roofing Chapter 7 OTHER ROOFING...65* Slate Roofing* Tile Roofing* Metal Roofing* Panel Roofing Chapter 8 VENTILATION...73* Ventilating the RoofGlossary...79Index...80

SynopsisAn 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., Everything homeowners need to install a roof properly. Provides detailed instructions and essential information on safety, materials, ventilation, and maintenance. Over 292 color illustrations and 38 photographs.