Synopsis This book contains field-tested advice and case histories that remodeling contractors can use to avoid time-consuming mistakes.The author starts from the ground up, explaining how to steer clear of problems related to site conditions and determine which type of foundation will suit the remodeling job best. He describes how to overcome difficulties when working with floors, roofs, ceilings, windows, skylights, HVAC, and more.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-08-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 360 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 20.8 oz |
Publisher's Note Make money in remodeling without costly mistakes. Remodeling work can be very lucrative--but only if you sidestep the hundreds of traps awaiting unwary contractors. R. Dodge Woodson's Professional Remodeler's Manual shows you how to avoid frequent remdodeling errors before they occur. He walks you through every phase of residential remodeling step by step--from meeting zoning regulations and solving foundation-related problems to selecting vendors and suppliers. With hundreds of real-world case histories, ``how-to'' illustrations, and field-tested solutions at your command, you'll have the experienced advice you need to tackle such jobs as: wall, floor, roof, and ceiling systems; stairs; windows and skylights; skiing and exterior trims; interior and exterior doors; heating and air conditioning systems; plumbing; electrical work; wells and septic systems; wall and floor coverings; cabinets and counters; fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys; and much more.
Save time, avoid mistakes and increase profits--Dodge Woodson shows readers how in this unique, practical guide to successful residential remodeling.
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