Troubleshooting Guide to Residential Construction

Troubleshooting Guide to Residential Construction

Author: Steven Bliss

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 2005-08-26

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9781928580232

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Avoid pitfalls with these expert tips & techniques for diagnosing and preventing the most common residential building defects. More than 50 experts in the field describe their proven techniques for preventing building problems.


Contractor's Guide to the Building Code

Contractor's Guide to the Building Code

Author: Jack M. Hageman

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1572182024

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Don't let your jobs be held up by failing code inspections. Smooth sign-off by the inspector is the goal, but to make this ideal happen on your job site, you need to understand the requirements of latest editions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code. Understanding what the codes require can be a real challenge. This new, completely revised Contractor's Guide to the Building Code cuts through the legalese of the code books. It explains the important requirements for residential and light commercial structures in plain, simple English so you can get it right the first time.


Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia

Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia

Author: Stephen Diller

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 9781572181519

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Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide step-by-step instructions, with tips, techniques, tools, and templates, for residential construction projects, including tiling, dry wall, electric, heating and air conditioning, siding, and much more. Includes CD-ROM with instructions for each job.


Illustrated Guide to the 1999 National Electrical Code

Illustrated Guide to the 1999 National Electrical Code

Author: John E. Traister

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9781572180758

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This fully-illustrated guide offers a quick and easy visual reference for installing electrical systems. Whether you're installing a new system or repairing an old one, you'll appreciate the simple explanations written by a code expert, and the detailed, intricately-drawn and labeled diagrams. A real time-saver when it comes to deciphering the current NEC.


Exterior Walls

Exterior Walls

Author: Steven Winter (ed)

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1999-12

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9780756708184

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Presents state-of-the-art techniques, materials, and technologies for housing rehabilitation, to inform builders, architects, engineers, and other housing rehabilitation professionals about such innovations. Focuses on building technology, materials, components and techniques. The content has been gathered from professionals in the housing rehabilitation field; trade shows, conferences, reports, and publications considering such issues; trade organizations; and building research centers. Covers: design and engineering; masonry; sheathing; insulation; siding; stucco; sealants and caulks; paint; and much more. Lists professional associations and research centers.


Rough Framing Carpentry

Rough Framing Carpentry

Author: Mark Currie

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9780934041867

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This book contains all the information necessary for framing houses and light commercial buildings. Includes shortcuts to laying out, speed cutting trimmers and plates, rake walls, installing ceiling backing, ceiling joists and truss joists, arches and drop ceilings--all with time-saving techniques. Over 100 on-the-job photos of how to do it right and what can go wrong.


Builder's Guide to Accounting

Builder's Guide to Accounting

Author: Michael C. Thomsett

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 2001-07

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9781572181052

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This book includes self-test section at the end of each chapter. Test yourself, then check answers in the back of the book to see how you score. CD-ROM included.


Troubleshooting Guide to Residential Construction

Troubleshooting Guide to Residential Construction

Author: Journal of Light Construction

Publisher: Builderburg Group

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 9780963226846

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How to solve practically every construction problem - before it happens to you! With this book you'll learn from the mistakes other builders made as they faced 63 typical residential construction problems. Filled with clear photos and drawings that explain how to enhance your reputation as well as your bottom line by avoiding problems that plague most builders. Shows how to avoid, or fix, problems ranging from defective slabs, walls and ceilings, through roofing, plumbing & HVAC, to paint.