Roofing Construction & Estimating.Roofing Construction & Estimating Daniel Atcheson Craftsman Book Company 6058 Corte del Cedro, Carlsbad, CA 92009 9781572180074, $38.00 www.craftsman-book.com 1-800-829-8123 In "Roofing Construction & Estimating", Dan Atcheson draws upon his many years of experience and expertise as a draftsman, as an apprentice in plumbing, electrical and carpenter, as a professional in all areas of construction from earthwork earth·work n. 1. An earthen embankment, especially one used as a fortification. See Synonyms at bulwark. 2. Engineering Excavation and embankment of earth. 3. , to framing, to roofing. The result is an impressively 'user friendly' instructional compendium com·pen·di·um n. pl. com·pen·di·ums or com·pen·di·a 1. A short, complete summary; an abstract. 2. A list or collection of various items. on roof sheathing, underlayment, asphalt shinglers, wood shingles Because trees were plentiful from the earliest days of settlement of North America, the use of wood for all aspects of construction is not surprising. Wooden roof shingles were lightweight, made with simple tools, and easily installed. and shakes, mineral-surfaced roll roofing, tile and slate roofing, metal roofing and siding, as well as built-up and elastomeric roofing. Profusely pro·fuse adj. 1. Plentiful; copious. 2. Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant: were profuse in their compliments. illustrated, enhanced with tables, charts, calculations, examples, step-by-step instruction and repair procedures, "Roofing Construction & Estimating" is ideal for novice or do-it-yourself roofer, and would make an invaluable reference for even the more experienced roofing contractor with respect to making a roofing estimate, installing or repairing roofing in residential or commercial buildings. A highly recommended specialized reference, "Roofing Construction & Estimating" should be a part of every professional, trade school, and community library Building Contractor building contractor n → contratista m/f de obras building contractor n → entrepreneur m (en bâtiment) building contractor or Architecture reference collection. |
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