Black & Decker DIY Roofing

Shingles • Shakes • Tile • Rubber • Metal • PLUS Roof Repair

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Pub Date 30 Oct 2018 | Archive Date 3 Jan 2019
Home & Garden | Professional & Technical

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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.
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...
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Nice book for the avid DIYer or for the individuals who wish to save money on roof repair. This handy book guides the reader through tear-off to estimating the amount of roof covering needed per project. It covers flashing, underlayment and various types of shingles. If you are thinking about repairing or replacing your roof, this is the book for you!

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Typically, the most expensive replacement to make on any home undoubtedly must be the roof. This tutorial to include a multitude of invaluable accompanying pictures offered in simple layman's terms all the necessary equipment, steps and material that would be needed for the DIY home building enthusiast. With expert guidance provided from beginning to end, this is the go-to book I would recommend for anyone considering repairing or replacing their roof.

I send my gratitude to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Cool Springs Press for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

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