If you're one of the 23 million families in America whose homes are more than 50 years old, this is definitely a must read... gives you a complete rundown of what to look for when inspecting your roof, what materials are available-there are lots of new ones-and how to do the job yourself... There are plenty of good black-and-white photos and diagrams to help you understand the techniques of installing a roof.
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"... a detailed manual on how to apply all popular types of roofing... contains a lot of useful information that will be of great help to those who want to do their own roofing." -- The New York Times,
"... before calling a roofing contractor, take time to read... Roofing the Right Way." -- Owen Whetzel, San Jose Mercury News
"If you're one of the 23 million families in America whose homes are more than 50 years old, this is definitely a must read... gives you a complete rundown of what to look for when inspecting your roof, what materials are available-there are lots of new ones-and how to do the job yourself... There are plenty of good black-and-white photos and diagrams to help you understand the techniques of installing a roof." -- Morris & James Carey, San Francisco Examiner; National Syndicated Home Improvement Columnists
"It is rewarding to find a book that takes the time in text and pictures to divide a job into many segments, then subdivides them into understandable sequences that don't leave out details you need to do the job correctly." -- The Washington Post,12/96
"Scores of excellent photographs and diagrams are provided." -- New York Public Library,
"With the aid of this guide, homeowners can successfuly complete their own roofing projects at a fraction of the cost of seeking expert assistance... the handyman homeowner will find it an essential reference." -- The Midwest Book Review
"... before calling a roofing contractor, take time to read... Roofing the Right Way." -- Owen Whetzel, San Jose Mercury News
"If you're one of the 23 million families in America whose homes are more than 50 years old, this is definitely a must read... gives you a complete rundown of what to look for when inspecting your roof, what materials are available-there are lots of new ones-and how to do the job yourself... There are plenty of good black-and-white photos and diagrams to help you understand the techniques of installing a roof." -- Morris & James Carey, San Francisco Examiner; National Syndicated Home Improvement Columnists
"It is rewarding to find a book that takes the time in text and pictures to divide a job into many segments, then subdivides them into understandable sequences that don't leave out details you need to do the job correctly." -- The Washington Post,12/96
"Scores of excellent photographs and diagrams are provided." -- New York Public Library,
"With the aid of this guide, homeowners can successfuly complete their own roofing projects at a fraction of the cost of seeking expert assistance... the handyman homeowner will find it an essential reference." -- The Midwest Book Review
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Do it yourself and do it right with the definitive step-by-step roofing manual If you want to save up to 60 percent, or even more, on roofing repairs or replacement, this book can help you. It's like having a professional at your side to prevent mistakes that could be costly. Even roofing apprentices and construction professionals can learn from the information and advice inside this best-selling guide. Completely updated with new material and illustrations, this edition gives you: Full details on the newest tools and materials; Inside information on all the latest roofing techniques used by professionals; Step-by-step instructions on roof repair and installation; Clear work-in-progress illustrations; Precise descriptions of application patterns; Complete details on concrete tile roofing and other hot trends; Tips on choosing a contractor; Detailed field studies and best practice information. A useful appendix contains answers to frequently asked roofing questions. In addition, you'll find comprehensive lists for sources of products and tools, and information on roofing associations and institutes.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Good field guide and must read for the do-it-yourself roofer,
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This review is from: Roofing the Right Way (Hardcover)
This book answers in words and pictures many of the questions that homeowners ask when they attempt to re-roof. While some of the metal details are incorrect (contrary to the authors comments) they still will keep the homeowner out of trouble. The book won't replace a competent contractor but sure comes close for the do-it-yourselfer determined to roof his/her home. A recommended read.
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Author's response to misleading comments,
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This review is from: Roofing The Right Way (Paperback)
Because to date 25 of 26 people found misleading comments submitted by a "reader from upstate New York" to be "helpful," I would like to respond. I assure you that the upstate New York reader's comments are completely without merit. Apparently, this individual never actually took the time to read my book. No text, caption, or illustration in my book promotes "poor roofing techniques" or "directs you to flash with roofing cement." My book describes accepted roofing-industry practices and proven techniques. Such standard industry practices includes the appropriate, limited application of roofing cement to enhance the weatherproofing of metal or other roof-surface flashings. For unbiased comments about my book, please see the many posted editorial reviews from sources such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Midwest Book Review.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Not as good as it could be,
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Pluses: lots of good, current how-to information with plenty of photos/illustrations.
Minuses: photos are black and white--they should be color at this price, and would be a lot easier to understand with the extra information color provides. Should be more consideration of *why* one might use a particular material or technique, instead it covers mostly the *hows*. The presentation is rather dry--the opposite end of the spectrum from the ...For Dummies books. A larger format would help make the photos and diagrams easier to follow
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border shingles, worn asphalt shingles, rake tiles, washered nails, worn roofing, worn shingles, aluminum roofing nails, ridge capping, vertical chalk lines, hip capping, installing drip edge, full shingle, roofing hatchet, valley material, horizontal chalk line, damaged plywood, opposite rake, roofing cement, shingle pattern, step flashing, install drip edge, use tin snips, shingle courses, nail pouch, valley shingles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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