Synopses & Reviews
Smart Guide RoofingThis Smart Guide shows you how to install and repair roofing with the expertise of a professional.
More than 280 full-color illustrations
Over 35 color photographs
Clear, concise step-by-step instruction
Tips that help you save time, effort, and money
Essential information to help you add value to your home
Review
"...An outstanding resource..."
--Library Journal
Synopsis
Everything homeowners need to install a roof properly.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Provides homeowners with the information they need to install and repair a roof properly. The book includes detailed instructions and essential information on safety, materials, ventilation, and maintenance.
Table of Contents
SMART
Reading Group Guide
ROOFING
Table of Contents
Chapter 1MATERIALS Tools Working Up High Roofing Materials
Chapter 2REPAIRS. Tracing Roof Leaks Making Temporary Roof Repairs Making Permanent Shingle Repairs Repairing Wood Shingles & Shakes Repairing & Replacing Flashing Repairing Fascia & Eaves Damage
Chapter 3FLASHING Tear-Off or Reroof? Applying Underlayment Applying Flashing Valley Flashing
Chapter 4ASPHALT 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 6BUILT-UP ROOFING...59 Coping with Flat Roofs Installing Roll Roofing Double Coverage Roll Roofing
Chapter 7OTHER ROOFING...65 Slate Roofing Tile Roofing Metal Roofing Panel Roofing
Chapter 8 VENTILATION...73 Ventilating the Roof
Glossary...79
Index...80