Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia

Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia
Author: Stephen Diller
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781572181519

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide step-by-step instructions, with tips, techniques, tools, and templates, for residential construction projects, including tiling, dry wall, electric, heating and air conditioning, siding, and much more. Includes CD-ROM with instructions for each job.

Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms

Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms
Author: James T. Frane
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 420
Release: 1994
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781572180086

Almost anything you could possibly want to know about any word or technique in construction. Hundreds of up-to-date terms, materials, drawings and pictures with detailed descriptions.

Handbook of Construction Contracting: Plans, specs, building

Handbook of Construction Contracting: Plans, specs, building
Author: Jack Payne Jones
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 422
Release: 1986
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780934041119

This book covers the whys and hows of sound construction, with step-by-step instructions showing how to handle the details in all construction.

Fences & Retaining Walls

Fences & Retaining Walls
Author: William McElroy
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 412
Release: 1990
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780934041539

Fences and Retaining Walls, is a practical manual for the fencing professional and has all the information for quality fence work. An important book as well for house builders and home remodelers.

Contractor's Guide to the Building Code

Contractor's Guide to the Building Code
Author: Jack M. Hageman
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2008
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1572182024

Don't let your jobs be held up by failing code inspections. Smooth sign-off by the inspector is the goal, but to make this ideal happen on your job site, you need to understand the requirements of latest editions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code. Understanding what the codes require can be a real challenge. This new, completely revised Contractor's Guide to the Building Code cuts through the legalese of the code books. It explains the important requirements for residential and light commercial structures in plain, simple English so you can get it right the first time.

Electrician's Exam Preparation Guide

Electrician's Exam Preparation Guide
Author: John E. Traister
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2005
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781572181526

A question-and-answer study guide for students and apprentices preparing to take the journeyman's or master's electrician's exam based on the 2005 National Electrical Code.

Roofing Construction & Estimating

Roofing Construction & Estimating
Author: Daniel Benn Atcheson
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1995
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781572180079

Everything you need to know to estimate, build, and repair practically every type of roof covering: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles & shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Shows how to measure and estimate most roofs (including estimating shortcuts discovered by the author), how to install leak-proof underlayment and flashing, and how to solve problems with insulation, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. Over 300 large, clear illustrations that help you find the answers to all your roofing questions.

2005 National Construction Estimator

2005 National Construction Estimator
Author: Dave Ogershok
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 672
Release: 2004-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781572181427

Material prices and manhours for estimating new construction costs.