Roofing Materials & Installation


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Complete A-Z guide to roofing. Learn how to make repairs, prepare the roof for the construction process, and choose the best materials for your home. In detail, find out how to apply asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes slate, clay and concrete tile and metal roofing, as well as built-up bitumen, roll roofing, and various available single-ply roofing.




The Complete Guide to Home Roofing Installation and Maintenance


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Provides homeowners with essential information on roofing basics and guidelines for hiring a roofing contractor




Good Application Makes a Good Roof Better: A Simplified Guide: Installing Laminated Asphalt Shingles for Maximum Life & Weather Protection


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This booklet is intended as a general guide for the installation of laminated asphalt roofing shingles. Laminated shingles contain more than one layer of material to create extra thickness. Laminated shingles may also be called "architectural" shingles or "three dimensional" shingles. For more detailed information on the installation of asphalt shingles and other types of asphalt roofing products, refer to the ARMA Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual, which can be ordered on ARMA's website: www.asphaltroofing.org.




Roofing with Asphalt Shingles


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Newly revised and updated this guide teaches enthusiastic amateurs and professionals how to install or repair an asphalt shingle roof.




Complete Roofing Handbook


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This text covers types of roofs; roofing and reroofing; roof and attic insulation and ventilation; skylights and roof openings; dormer construction; roof flashing details and more. It also contains information on code requirements, underlaying and attic ventilation.




Roofing The Right Way


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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 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.




Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding


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DIVThe Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding covers all traditional materials, from wood lap siding, brick, concrete block, stucco, stone veneer, and wooden shakes to vinyl, raised-ridge metal roofing, and fiber/cement lap siding. Less traditional roof-covering materials, such as EPDM rubber, architectural shingles, and fully bonded selvage edge and metal shingles are also featured with clear how-to photos and instructions. In addition to complete installation information, the book includes comprehensive methods for repairing problems with existing surfaces, as well as routine finishing and refinishing information./div




Roofing Construction & Estimating


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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.




Black & Decker DIY Roofing


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Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job that can be very rewarding: all you need is good information and a willingness to invest some sweat equity. BLACK+DECKER DIY Roofing gives you the information you need, from selecting and estimating roof coverings to tear-off, sheathing replacement, underlayment and water shield installation, roofing materials installation, and flashing. While a contractor's hardworking crew can replace an average asphalt shingle roof in a day or two, it will cost several thousand dollars. And your roof covering choices are rather limited. By doing the job yourself, you can pocket the savingsor even upgrade to an entirely new type of roof, like cedar shakes, standing seam metal, or fiber cement. With detailed step-by-step photos, you will see all of the most popular roof types installed the correct way, including: Asphalt shingles (three-tab and architectural) EPDM rubber membrane Metal Cedar shakes Clay and concrete tile Roll roofing Faux slate This guide also shows you how to install other elements of your roof system, including gutters, fascia, soffits, and vents. A handy repair section helps ensure that your work keeps your home well protected for as long as possible. Plus, a special section on working safely features all the tools and practices you'll need to stay secure working at heights.




Slate Roofs


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