Smart Guide Roofing

Smart Guide: Roofing provides homeowners with the information they need to properly install, repair, and maintain the roof on their home. An improperly installed roof or a roof that isn't maintained can lead to extensive damage. But now homeowners can learn how to do the job right.  This easy-to-follow book shows readers how to install all of the most popular roofing materials correctly and efficiently. Through step-by-step photograph and detailed illustrations, instructions, readers learn how to estimate the amount of materials needed for the job, install roofing and flashing, and find and fix roof leaks. Tips provide important information to those looking to hire a contractor. Additional chapters address ladder and rooftop safety and proper attic and roof ventilation.

Provides homeowners with the information they need to install and repair a roof properly. The book includes detailed instructions and essential information on safety, materials, ventilation, and maintenance.

SMART GUIDE: ROOFING

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

MATERIALS

Tools

Working Up High

Roofing Materials

Chapter 2

REPAIRS.

Tracing Roof Leaks

Making Temporary Roof Repairs

Making Permanent Shingle Repairs

Repairing Wood Shingles & Shakes

Repairing & Replacing Flashing

Repairing Fascia & Eaves Damage

Chapter 3

FLASHING

Tear-Off or Reroof?

Applying Underlayment

Applying Flashing

Valley Flashing

Chapter 4

ASPHALT SHINGLEs

Selecting Composition Shingles

Estimating Materials on Gable Roofs

Installing the Starter Course

Applying the Starter Courses

Nailing Shingles Properly

Basic Shingling

Shingling a Stair-Step Pattern

Roofing the Valleys

Air Vents & Plumbing Stacks

Shingling Ridges

Chapter 5

WOOD SHINGLES

Roofing with Wood

Installing Shingles

Installing Shakes

Finishing Shingles & Shakes

Panelized Shingles

Wood-Fiber Panels

Chapter 6

BUILT-UP ROOFING

Coping with Flat Roofs

Installing Roll Roofing

Double Coverage Roll Roofing

Chapter 7

OTHER ROOFING

Slate Roofing

Tile Roofing

Metal Roofing

Panel Roofing

Chapter 8

VENTILATION

Ventilating the Roof

Glossary

Index

This SmartGuide® shows you how to install new roofing and repair leaking roofs with the expertise of a professional.

• More than 395 color photographs and illustrations
• Guides for installing asphalt, wood, metal, slate, and tile roofs
• Clear, concise step-by-step instruction
• Tips that save time, effort, and money
• Essential information to help you add value by improving and upgrading the roof of your house

Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Distributor: Creative Homeowner Press
Publication Date: 06-03-2010
Pages: 112
Measurements: 10.88in X 8.50in X 0.25in X 0.97lb