Roofing handbook / Robert Scharff, Terry Kennedy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scharff, Robert.

Contributor:

Kennedy, Terry.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Roofing.

Physical Description:

xiii, 546 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

4 3/4 in.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill, [2001]

System Details:

System requirements for accompanying disc: MS Word 97 or later.

text file

Summary:

-- The most complete A-to-Z handbook on the basics of residential roofing -- comes with over 250 illustrations, photos, and CAD drawings-- Reviews regulations, safety, emerging technologies and new/alternative materials; construction tips; estimating and bidding; customer service; marketing; and more-- New chapter on the roofing business focuses on how professionals can turn the book's pointers into profits-- The CD-ROM includes ready-to-use forms, spreadsheets, and checklists

Contents:

Chapter 1 An Overview of Roofing 1

Fire Safety and Protection 2

Wind Resistance 3

Estimating Life Expectancy 3

Classifying Roofs 4

Building Low-Slope Roofs 4

Constructing Steep-Slope Roofs 7

Chapter 2 Planning a Job 13

The Importance of Planning 13

Solid Estimating Practice 14

Preroofing Conferences 25

Delegating Responsibility 25

Summary of What Should Be Accomplished at Preroofing Conferences 27

Closing the Deal with Value Engineering 29

Writing Real-World Contracts 30

Scheduling 34

Investing in Equipment 34

Managing Inventory 35

Disposing of Old Material 37

Chapter 3 Roof Safety 45

Protecting the Worker 45

Training for Physical Safety 46

Guarding against Falls 48

Caring for Injuries 53

Initiating a Safety Program 57

Chapter 4 Tools and Equipment 59

Hand Tools 61

Power Tools 62

Lifting and Climbing Gear 72

Maintaining Tools and Equipment 79

Chapter 5 Built-Up Roofing 81

Welding the Plies 81

Surfacing BUR Systems 89

Handling, Protecting, and Storing Materials 91

Applying BUR Materials 93

Using BUR Application Equipment 97

Installing BUR Roofs 103

Flashing 112

Maintaining BUR Membranes 118

Reroofing BUR Systems 125

Chapter 6 Single-Ply Roofing 135

Casting Thermosets 136

Heating Thermoplastics 144

Featuring Modified Bitumen Roofing 147

Preparing the Roof 150

Applying Single-Ply Materials 156

Seaming Single-Ply Materials 161

Applying Thermoplastic Materials 165

Applying Modified Bitumen Materials 171

Flashing at Terminations 174

Surfacing Single-Ply Roofs 178

Chapter 7 Asphalt Roofing 181

Using Asphalt Shingles 182

Using Roll Asphalt Roofing Materials 184

Using Saturated Felt Underlayments 184

Preparing for Asphalt Roofing Materials 185

Specifying Underlayments 188

Fastening Asphalt Roofing Materials 189

Installing Asphalt Shingles 190

Applying Flashing 196

Reroofing with Strip Shingles 212

Applying Individual Shingles 222

Applying Roll Roofing 223

Applying Double-Coverage Roll Roofing 232

Inspecting the Job 236

Resolving Problem Areas 237

Chapter 8 Wooden Shingles and Shakes 241

Grading Shingles and Shakes 241

Estimating Quantities 245

Applying General Design Details 245

Preparing for Reroofing Jobs 263

Designing Cold-Weather Roof Systems 270

Adding Novel and Distinctive Effects 272

Treating Wooden Roofs 275

Chapter 9 Slate Shingles 279

Examining Slate Characteristics 281

Installing Slate Roofs 288

Designing a Slate Roof 293

Laying Slates 294

Reroofing with Slate 310

Making Additions or Alterations to Slate Roofs 311

Overcoming Slate Problems 313

Chapter 10 Clay and Concrete Tiles 315

Making Clay Tiles 315

Making Concrete Tiles 319

Preparing the Roof 321

Working with Tiles 322

Making Allowances for Cold Weather 323

Arranging Colored Tiles 324

Fastening Tiles 324

Applying Flashing 328

Installing the Tile Roof 329

Reroofing Tile Roofs 341

Installing Fiber Cement Shakes 343

Chapter 11 Metal Roofing 347

Taking Advantage of Metal Roofing 348

Examining the Types of Metal Roofing 350

Selecting Metal Roofing Materials 353

Evaluating Metal Coatings 35

Choosing Paints and Laminates 356

Using Metal-Working Tools 357

Unloading and Storing Metal Materials 359

Fastening Panels 359

Applying Metal Roofing Panels 363

Repairing and Caring for Metal Roofs 380

Introducing Plastic Panels 382

Chapter 12 The Business of Roofing 387

The Art of Management 388

Before Creating a Business Plan 391

The First Step Is Knowing What You Want 392

Start with Long-Term Goals 393

Setting Short-Term Goals That Guide You toward What You Want 394

Developing a Business Plan 396

Forecasting and Leveling 401

Marketing and Sales 402

Peripheral Cash Flows 408

Insurance 408

Using Subcontractors 412

Accounting 413

Chapter 13 Computers 415

Employing Computers Rather than Staff 416

Automating the Office 417

A Brief Look at Software 421

Uses of Computers for a Roofing Firm 422

Accounting

the Backbone of Management 435

Taking Advantage of Vendor Discounts 439

Shopping and Discounts 440

Management Software 440

Reporting on Activities 441

Miscellaneous Software 441

Hardware 442

Chapter 14 Developing Cash Flow from Miscellaneous Roof Work 443

Warranties and Maintenance Contracts as Additional Revenue Sources 443

Reroofing Can Be a Healthy Cash Cow 453

Roof Drain Systems 455

Change Orders as a Profit Center 473

The Roofing Consultant 474

Promoting Roof Accessories 481

The Future of Roofing 485.

Notes:

"CD includes ready-to-use spreadsheets, forms, and checklists"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes index.

ISBN:

0071360581

OCLC:

44774945