Roofing The Right Way (Paperback)

by Steven Bolt (Author) "According to United States Census Bureau statistics, about 23 million single-family homes are at least 50 years old, and several more million homes are at..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"... 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

Product Description
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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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 3 edition (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070066507
• ISBN-13: 978-0070066502
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #231,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good field guide and must read for the do-it-yourself roofer, August 1, 1999

By A Customer

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.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's response to misleading comments, December 22, 2002

By	Steven Bolt (Southern California) - See all my reviews

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.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as it could be, July 9, 1997

By A Customer

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