Book Description

The Road Repair Handbook fully explains why roads and driveways fall apart and when they do, how to permanently fix them. Heavy on straightforward advice, practical tips, and construction strategies, the Road Repair Handbook covers the process and pitfalls inherent in repairing dirt, gravel, concrete, and asphalt roads. Intended for both the general public and those professionals responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining unimproved and paved roads, the Road Repair Handbook is the only book available today dedicated to the subject of universal road repair. Who will benefit from this complete and practical book? Landowners, rural citizens, government officials, contractors, engineers, planners, road associations, real estate professionals--just about anybody, anywhere, concerned with improving access, maintaining home values, or preventing vehicle deterioration. The Road Repair Handbook contains a rich blend of quality photographs, logic diagrams, spreadsheets, bar schedules, illustrations, imperial and metric conversion tables, a road construction, glossary, and an exhaustive index. Construction equipment homeowner association issues, and road construction materials are discussed in detail. Metric equivalents and an emphasis on unimproved dirt roads help to advance the book's worldwide appeal. Applicable BISAC codes would include HOM005000 - House and Home/Do-It-Yourself/General HOM010000 - House and Home/Repair.