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Step-by-step installation advice for just about any residential construction, remodeling, or repair task. There’s even a manhour table for each item covered so you’ll know how long they should take. Includes CD-ROM. | | This is the first residential green building rating system to have undergone the full consensus process and to be submitted to the American National Standards Institute for approval. It provides the complete Green-Building rating system. |
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Stop shaving dollars off your bottom line and start managing customer expectations with the industry's most widely accepted reference on how homes should be built. This is a Good Marketing Tool. | | Hundreds of clear full-color photos illustrate every aspect of building green. This is a must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive and offer their customers the latest ideas for energy efficiency. |
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How to solve practically every construction problem – before it happens to you! Shows how to avoid, or fix, problems ranging from defective slabs, walls and ceilings, through roofing, plumbing & HVAC, to paint. | | Must-Have Green Building Guide shows how to minimize building loads, improve indoor air quality, and maximize solar energy use. Explains alternative wall systems, insulation techniques, duct design, window selection, lighting alternatives, HVAC energy solutions, solar water heater and heat recovery ventilation, and more! Includes Marketing Information. |
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Packed with step-by-step instructions and large, clear illustrations, this is a book you can refer to for a straight answer to just about any on-the-job problem you come up against. | | Volume 1 shows you how to build it. Volume 2 shows you how to bid it. Both manuals include step-by-step instructions, illustrations, charts, drawings, pictures and sample Construction Estimating File entries to guide you toward a profitable and promising future as a quality builder. |
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This is the Ultimate Visual Quick-Reference Guide for busy construction professionals who need quick, accurate information on what’s required for residential construction. | | Everything you need to know to start and run your construction business. This volume covers the basics of construction, the essentials every builder needs to understand. Learn to find any problems before the actual work begins. Click Through For Contents. |
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The new standard of best practice in residential construction. Over 300 detailed technical drawings, illustrations and tables giving key dimensions and critical details from accessible kitchens to zoned heating systems. | | Learn how to bid with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, charts, drawings, pictures and sample Construction Estimating File entries to guide you toward a profitable and promising future as a quality builder. Click Through For Contents. |
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This little book can save the day! It’s packed to the brim with building requirements you’re likely to need on a typical remodeling job. What you need to know on door framing and finishing, wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, paint and caulking applications, concrete and masonry, walls and finishes, roofing and siding, telephone and cable TV wiring, fastener weights and strengths, and more. | | Customers expect warranties. You provide them to show you stand behind your work. But are you doing it right? Market your business by providing the warranties customers require and protect yourself and your business from liability. |
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Here's a practical guide for contractors on how to keep moisture out of a house. It includes a comprehensive troubleshooting guide, including advice for dealing with mold and rot. | | Covers every aspect of stucco design, including how to attach stucco to different surfaces, recommended methods for mixing and applying stucco, maintenance and repair. Step-by-step instructions for installation, including weather-resistant barriers, exterior insulation systems, one-coat systems, etc. Includes CD ROM. |
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You can do it! This book explains how to plan sewer connections, level a foundation that's out of level, use a story pole and batterboards, work on steep sites, and minimize excavation costs. Shows how to use a transit to locate a building correctly, plan proper grades with minimum excavation, find utility lines and easements, establish correct elevations, lay out an accurate foundation, set correct floor elevations and plan stairways. | | You can do it! Draw a complete set of plans for a one-story house, or an additional to an existing house even if you've never had drafting or design experience. This is your Whole House Drafting System For Planning and Design. |
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You really can do it! You can read and understand construction documents, blueprints, and schedules. This book shows you how. Includes layouts of structural, mechanical, HVAC and electrical drawings. Shows how to interpret sectional views, follow diagrams and schematics, and covers common problems with construction specifications. | | Shows you step-by-step construction details, from the layout of the outer walls, excavation and formwork, to finish carpentry and painting. Contains clear illustrations and explanations. |
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Master the complexities of structural design and advanced framing techniques with this hands-on guide for builders and remodelers. The information you need explained in plain English. | | Building with steel requires new skills that can present challenges to the wood builder. This new book explains steel framing techniques for homes. |
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150 easy-to-read, full-page details on how to construct steel-framed floors, roofs, interior or exterior walls, bridging, blocking, and reinforcing for all residential construction. | | Building additions is a 100 billion dollar business in this country. This book will show you how to get jobs, plan the work, and complete the project. Learn how to tackle problems unique to room additions and make a decent profit - even on your first job. |
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Learn how to set up and operate your own drywall contracting business. Information on tools, estimating and man-hours, plus tips, illustrations, pictures, tables and forms. Must-see chapter on preventing drywall problems. | | Design kitchens with flair and function that your customers will love! This book has the information you need for successful Building and Remodeling. Chapters are devoted to each type of kitchen. Includes how to run a profitable kitchen design business. |
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Back by popular request! One of the best books around on running a fencing and retaining wall business and Required Reading for some Florida state exams. Takes you through layout and design, construction techniques for wood, masonry, and chain link fences, gates and entries, including finishing and electrical details. | | Are you profiting from the lucrative swimming pool construction business? This practical how-to guide includes scheduling, and a section on estimating labor, material and equipment costs. |
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You really can work alone! You can handle nearly every aspect of house construction by yourself. With this unique book, you wont have to wait for a helper, or pass up a job that seems too difficult to do alone. | | Organization is the key to success for any superintendent or project manager. Manage the details to keep each job running smoothly and on schedule with this guide. Includes a computer disk to help you modify and personalize each form, chart, and checklist. |
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"Green building" is the fastest growing new trend in construction. Use this niche market to land good jobs without having to underbid every other builder in town. More and more customers want to use alternative materials for their homes and projects. You could be the only builder in your area that knows about them. | | Take the agony out of change orders. Uncover hidden cost items and receive full compensation for them. Each chapter of this great book contains step-by-step procedures. Find, document, and negotiate payment for every added delay. |
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This book shows you how to save money by understanding engineering principles. If you've ever been stumped by an engineering problem on the job, yet wanted to avoid the expense of hiring a qualified engineer, you should have this book. Engineering principles explained in non-technical language. | | This book will help you fill the gap between what you can find in the building code span tables and what you need to pay a certified engineer to do. Includes a CD-ROM of NorthBridge Software's Wood Beam Sizing. Includes large, clear illustrations and examples. Shows how to figure stresses for pre-engineered wood or wood structural members, how to calculate loads, and how to design your own girders, joists and beams. |
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Handle more of your own survey and layout work! You'll learn how to make a survey for any residential or commercial lot, driveway, road, or bridge. Use this guide to make your own surveys, or just read and verify the accuracy of surveys made by others. | | Let this book help you gain the skills to qualify as a highly-skilled framer -- a mix of good craftsmanship, structural engineering and solid geometry know-how, and plain common sense. It has large, clear illustrations showing you how to handle difficult framing jobs, as well as practical advice from respected framing pros. |
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This Book & CD ROM provides a complete introduction to creating adequate drainage systems and building retaining walls right. Covers average rainfall, slope drainage, grading, septic systems, several types of walls, and more. 100 illustrations and sample details provided. | | New! Square foot costs for residential, commercial, industrial, and farm buildings. Quickly work up a reliable budget estimate based on actual materials and design features. |
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New 2010 Edition! Current building costs for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Estimated prices for every common building material. | | Simply take a picture, open the image in iPhotoMeasure and make one reference measurement. All other vertical and horizontal measurements are instantly scaled. |
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Master carpenter Scott Schuttner shows how to build a simple, single-level deck and also a custom, wrap-around deck complete with stairs, planters and built-in seating. | ||
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