Roofing Handbook

Roofing is a popular industry that's growing by the minute. With many facets to this field, anyone from architects and contractors to inspectors and students must understand the craft and business of installing new, and fixing old, roofs. Filling the need for a nuts-and-bolts understanding of this industry comes the second edition of the most comprehensive basic reference on roofing, the Roofing Handbook.Ready for on-the-job referencing or at-home research, this book/CD package puts information to work for you immediately. Not only will it be your #1 technical resource, but you'll get time-saving spreadsheets, forms, checklists, and other templates on the CD-ROM to help you deal with the hardest part of your jobthe business end. With up-to-the minute computer information, tips on estimating, and tips on increasing cash flow, not only is this a top-notch technical handbook, it's a "manage your roofing business" handbook.Key Features:*Over 250 illustrations, photos, and CAD drawings *Covers safety, tools and equipment, installation techniques, disposal, and more *Contains information on new and alternative materials *New chapter on the business of roofing focuses on how to maximize revenue *CD-ROM with ready-to-use spreadsheets, forms, and checklists *Includes coverage of customer service, marketing, and moreCovering topics such as regulations, safety, and emerging technologies, and with tips on construction, estimating, and bidding, it's no wonder The Roofing Handbook is the roofer's A-to-Z resource for all the essential information needed to run a successful, lucrative business.Business of Roofing Planning a Job Roof Safety Tools and Equipment Built-Up Roofing Single-Ply Roofing Asphalt Roofing Wooden Shingles and Shakes Slate Shingles Clay and Concrete Tiles Metal Roofing Miscellaneous Roof WorkScharff, Robert is the author of 'Roofing Handbook', published 2000 under ISBN 9780071360586 and ISBN 0071360581.