Roofing: Materials & Installation

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Whether you’re installing an entirely new roof or re-roofing, acclaimed how-to-do-it author William Spence shows how to do the job right. Focusing particularly on the materials and techniques used for residential housing, he covers everything from aesthetic considerations to fire resistance, from safety procedures to proper sheathing, underlayment, insulation, and ventilation. Learn how to make repairs, prepare the roof for the construction process, and choose the best materials for your home. In detail, find out how to apply asphalt shingles; wood shingles and shakes; slate, clay and concrete tile; and metal roofing, as well as built-up bitumen, roll roofing, and various available single-ply roofing. You want the security of a roof over your head; with this guide, you’ll know how to keep it in tip-top shape.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sterling
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0806992964
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0806992969
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,146,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #40 in Roofing Home Remodeling (Books) #485 in Home Repair
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