Roofing Handbook [Hardcover]

Robert Scharff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

A hands-on reference to all technical aspects of roofing, including how to stay up-to-date, save time, and avoid mistakes.

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From the Back Cover

Roofing is a popular industry that's growing by the minute. With many facets to this field, anyone from architects and contractors to inspectors and students must understand the craft and business of installing new, and fixing old, roofs. Filling the need for a nuts-and-bolts understanding of this industry comes the second edition of the most comprehensive basic reference on roofing, the Roofing Handbook.

Ready for on-the-job referencing or at-home research, this book/CD package puts information to work for you immediately. Not only will it be your #1 technical resource, but you’ll get time-saving spreadsheets, forms, checklists, and other templates on the CD-ROM to help you deal with the hardest part of your job—the business end.

With up-to-the minute computer information, tips on estimating, and tips on increasing cash flow, not only is this a top-notch technical handbook, it's a "manage your roofing business" handbook.

Key Features:

*Over 250 illustrations, photos, and CAD drawings
*Covers safety, tools and equipment, installation techniques, disposal, and more
*Contains information on new and alternative materials
*New chapter on the business of roofing focuses on how to maximize revenue
*CD-ROM with ready-to-use spreadsheets, forms, and checklists
*Includes coverage of customer service, marketing, and more

Covering topics such as regulations, safety, and emerging technologies, and with tips on construction, estimating, and bidding, it’s no wonder The Roofing Handbook is the roofer's A-to-Z resource for all the essential information needed to run a successful, lucrative business.

Business of Roofing
Planning a Job
Roof Safety
Tools and Equipment
Built-Up Roofing
Single-Ply Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Wooden Shingles and Shakes
Slate Shingles
Clay and Concrete Tiles
Metal Roofing
Miscellaneous Roof Work --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Robert Scharff (deceased) was well-known as the author of more than 300 how-to books. He served as a consultant to industry manufacturers and contributed many articles to leading how-to and trade publications Terry Kennedy is a construction analyst for Golden Eagle/Liberty Mutual Insurance, and has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years as a consultant, project manager, carpenter, and electrician. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 366 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); 2nd edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070571236
• ISBN-13: 978-0070571235
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save Your Money, October 1, 2001

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Jestin A. Burich "jestin_ab" (davenport, IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Roofing Handbook, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This is the worst book i have ever bought. What a dissapointment. By the review of this book i thought i was getting a good one but I was conned on this trip. This book is EXTREEMLY vague, and quite frankly, .... The CD rom is a joke that my buddies 8 year old could've created, and it contains totally irrelevant matereal. pass on this one.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with this company!!!, April 5, 2011

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Kathy J. Simmons - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Roofing Handbook, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

We were very happy with this product and the condition of it,and the timing with the shipping,very prompt,I would reccomend this company to others. Thank You

1 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars make your roofer read, July 3, 2004

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Nancy J. Scollon (Woodland Park, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roofing Handbook (Hardcover)

If your hiring roofers make it maditory that they read this. and make it the company manual. I've hired several hundred roofers and few really know how to install roofs properly.