Have you recently hired a contractor to do some home improvements, but after careful inspection, you noticed the work was subpar? You are not alone. According to the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators and the Consumer Federation of America, home improvement contracting was the top complaint category reported by state and local consumer protection agencies during the last decade.
Randal Winter has met some very distraught homeowners over the years. Some of these people have been without kitchens for over two years and some without bathrooms for up to fourteen months. Others are stuck with leaking roofs after spending tens of thousands of dollars for what they thought was going to be a new roof.

CARPENTRY MADE EASY; OR, THE SCIENCE AND ART OF FRAMING, was written by William E. Bell of Ottawa, Illinois and published by Howard Challen of Philadelphia in 1858. It remained in continuous publication through 1904, evidence of the book's importance to the architectural and building trades of the period. CARPENTRY MADE EASY was the first 19th century architectural trade book to popularize the transition from heavy timber frame to light balloon frame construction. Although not the first book to introduce balloon frame construction, CARPENTRY MADE EASY was the first technical book to thoroughly describe the method in such a way as to allow the skilled practical carpenter to readily apply this affordable building method. Included in CARPENTRY MADE EASY were the various major framing methods of the period for everything from small house construction through to barns, mills, church steeples and bridges. William E. Bell was a trained carpenter and joiner who described himself as an "Architect and Practical Builder," a term which at that time referred to someone who specialized in both building design and on-site construction. It was his careful selection of the 126 illustrations contained in 38 full page engraved plates, accompanied by technically precise explanations that any skilled carpenter could follow and learn from, that proved to be the deciding factor in the popularity of CARPENTRY MADE EASY.

John Gardners work has engaged and inspired more individuals connected with traditional small craft than will ever be counted.--WoodenBoat magazine

Deserves an honored place on the library shelf.--National Fisherman

Poses clear and impassioned means to go from the armchair to the open water via your own boat shop.--Sea History

This big, handsome legacy volume contains all the plans, measurements, and directions needed to build any of 47 beautiful small boats for oar, sail, or motor.

This report summarizes the measurement results and recommended procedures for responding to building plumbing system contamination incidents and restoring the water system to safe operation. The recommendations are based on analysis of the results of a measurement and modelling research project investigated contamination and decontamination issues related to building plumbing systems.

This book is the third in a series of volumes that combine conservation philosophy in the built environment with knowledge of traditional materials, and structural and constructional conservation techniques and technology: Understanding Historic Building ConservationStructures & Construction in Historic Building ConservationMaterials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation

The series aims to introduce each aspect of conservation and to provide concise, basic and up-to-date knowledge for architects, surveyors and engineers as well as for commissioning client bodies, managers and advisors.

In each book, Michael Forsyth draws together chapters by leading architects, structural engineers and related professionals to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of conservation work. The books are structured to be of direct practical application, taking the reader through the process of historic building conservation and emphasising throughout the integrative teamwork involved.

The present volume - "Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation" - describes the characteristics and process of decay of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate repair techniques.

It provides essential information on the properties of the principal traditional external building materials. Their availability, sourcing and environmental impact is covered, as well as the causes of erosion and decay, and the skills required for their application on conservation projects.

It covers the main most commonly used materials and conservation techniques including stone, brickwork, lime products, concrete, iron and steel, timber, wattle and daub, and glass,

Thirteen chapters written by the experts present today's key issues in materials and skills for historic building conservation: Gus Astley, Patrick Baty, Charley Brentnall, Michael Bussell, Michael Forsyth, Tony Graham, Chris Harris, David McLaughlin, Brian Ridout, Mike Stock, Geoff Wallis, Ian Williams, Rory Young

If you're interested in advancing your skills as a stair builder or someone who desperately needs to understand the fundamentals of stair stringer layout, then the advanced methods inside this book, we'll take you to the next level. Master Stair Builder - Greg Vanden Berge will share some of the extraordinary fundamentals as well as advanced techniques, few carpenters in the world are familiar with. This is a one-of-a-kind book and was written in a simple and easy to understand format. There are plenty of illustrations and even my wife, who is extremely skeptical about my other books said this was one of the best books I've written so far. This book was written for carpenters, contractors and even sophisticated do-it-yourselfers. I don't recommend this book to anyone who doesn't understand the fundamentals of stair building.

Practical guide to home maintenance, repair, and installation that can earn you up to $100.00 an hour

Beim Abbruch von Betriebseinrichtungen sowie bei Baumassnahmen im Bereich ehemaliger Industriestandorte fallen in der Regel Abbruch- und Aushubmaterialien verschiedenster Verunreinigungsgrade an, die einer geeigneten Entsorgung oder Verwertung zuzufuhren sind. Unter Berucksichtigung der bislang weitverbreiteten Entsorgungspraktiken und den damit meist verbundenen Kosten, ist eine Wiedernutzbarmachung von Industriebrachen bzw. Altstandorten haufig wirtschaftlich nicht mehr durchfuhrbar. Hier werden praxisnah Losungswege zu einer okonomisch sinnvollen Inwertsetzung von Altstandorten auf Basis der Gesetzgebung aufgezeigt, wobei die Autoren auch auf Fragen zu moglichen Investitonsrisiken, Kreditwurdigkeitsuntersuchungen sowie staatlichen Forderungsmassnahmen eingehen.

Im Buch werden die Standardleistungsbeschreibungen nach DIN 276, die fur den Rohbau relevant sind, detailliert dargestellt. Hinweise und einzelne Beispiele innerhalb der Standardleistungsbeschreibungen machen daruber hinaus den Anwender auf wichtige zu beachtende Punkte bei der Ausschreibung aufmerksam. Im Anschluss an jede Standardleistungsbeschreibung werden zu den Einzelpositionen Baupreise angegeben, die bei Berucksichtigung der angegebenen Korrekturfaktoren einen sehr guten und nachweisbaren Hinweis auf die anfallenden Kosten pro Position geben.
Zusatzlich liefert das umfangreiche Firmenverzeichnis die entsprechenden Hersteller zu den Produkten, die ausgeschrieben werden. Die Kontaktaufnahme wird dadurch erheblich vereinfacht.
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Die Komplexitat von Bauprojekten nimmt stetig zu. Neben innovativen Architektur- und Ingenieurleistungen mussen auch verstarkt Entscheidungen zu betriebswirtschaftlichen, baurechtlichen und managementorientierten Fragen beantwortet werden. Der Autor vermittelt in seinem Lehr- und Nachschlagewerk dazu ausfuhrlich alle erforderlichen bauwirtschaftlichen Kenntnisse.
Normen, Richtlinien und Gesetze wurden fur die 2. Auflage vollstandig aktualisiert, so zum Beispiel der Stand der VOB und des Tarifrechts. Neu sind die Themen Information und Kommunikation, moderne Wettbewerbs- und Organisationsformen wie auch Finanzierungsmethoden in der Bauwirtschaft. Damit ist das bereits erfolgreiche Buch eine unentbehrliche Grundlage fur alle Bauunternehmer.

Tried and trusted Heinemann format breaks down theory into manageable sections, with accessible language so learners don't get bogged down. New multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter prepare learners for the format and content of the GOLA tests, helping them to succeed in the real exams. Fully updated for 2010, with unit-by-unit coverage of the new specification so that candidates have everything they need in one textbook.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The first comprehensive steel tanks book published in more than a decadeDeveloped by members of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) General Steel Tank Committee, Steel Water Storage Tanks: Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair is the most authoritative source of industry information available. This in-depth reference describes the use of steel tanks for potable water storage and includes details on tank sizes, capabilities, styles, construction, appurtenances, site selection, design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, inspection, and security. Complete coverage of: Tank history, typical configurations, locating, sizing, and selecting Selecting and specifying appurtenances Controlling corrosion Contractual considerations Foundations Construction of welded-steel water-storage tanks Construction of bolted-steel water-storage tanks Operation Inspecting new-tank construction Maintenance, inspection, and repair Potable water security Tank rehabilitation