A manual on how to apply all popular types of roofing covering the latest materials. Topics include tools and techniques used in preparing roof decks and installing shingles on square, rectangular and angled roof sections.
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Media praise for the previous editions:
"...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
"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
"Scores of excellent photographs and diagrams are provided."--New York Public Library
"...well-illustrated...especially useful for its consideration of the trickier aspects of roofing, such as skylights, dormers, and vents."--Booklist
"With the aid of this guide, homeowners can successfully 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
"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[s] 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 Columists
"...before calling a roofing contractor, take time to read...Roofing the Right Way."--Owen Whetzel, San Jose Mercury-News
Background combines an unusual mix of skills. With a degree in journalism and several years' experience as a roofing contractor, I began editing technical how-to books. While working for my first publisher, I saw the opportunity to write a book in my area of expertize.
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