In this fully updated guide, master plumber and long-time contractor R. Dodge Woodson explains, step by step, how to install, test, and debug in-floor heating systems--the healthy, quiet, economical, and clean heating method.

Radiant Floor Heating, Second Edition now offers details on alternative fuel sources and covers new material options and installation procedures, updated code information, and state-of-the-art piping and heating equipment. Revised illustrations featuring modern products are included in this practical resource.

Get everything you need to:

• Understand and explain the advantages of in-floor radiant heating
• Select superior equipment--tubing, boilers, expansion tanks, pumps, and controls
• Install embedded and dry radiant heat systems in new or existing homes
• Incorporate hot water heating into your designs
• Set up heating zones for variable temperatures throughout a house
• Design a solar-powered system
• Use alternative fuel sources
• Provide outdoor ice removal and other amenities
• Troubleshoot and repair system problems

Please Note: This book is written for American systems and quotes all U.S. branded goods.

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. A fully updated professional reference to wells and septic systems Don't let septic systems sink your budget! This essential guide is filled with expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems that will boost your bottom line. A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition, is completely up to date with the latest International Code Council International Private Sewage Disposal Code information. This handy resource covers new procedures and products, including green construction materials. Get coverage of virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, such as how to: Evaluate property for wells and septic systems Protect your company's interests during bidding Assess soil studies and septic designs Choose the best well and septic system for each property Work with gravel-and-pipe, chamber-type, and gravity septic systems Troubleshoot and solve well and septic system problems Landscape septic system areas

The Book Builders Turn to When They Need an Answer FAST!

Whether you’re a construction professional who needs a solution-oriented, quick-find manual or a homeowner who wants help tackling tough weekend repairs, Builders Instant Answers is the on-the-job resource you should always keep within reach. It’s the one book you can count on to solve even the most difficult building problem in minutes! Builders Instant Answers features just enough text to answer your question -- but not waste your time -- and all the charts, photos, illustrations, and tables you need to speed to a solution.

Great for carrying on-site in toolboxes and glove compartments, as well as pockets, Builders Instant Answers includes references to current building codes and covers:

* Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Framing

* Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Overview

* Floors and Stairs

* Roof Types and Installation

* Window and Door Installation

* Insulation and Drywall

* Interior Flooring and Ceilings

* Cabinet Types and Construction

* Exterior Finishes

* Landscaping

* And much more!

Portable, simple, and efficient, Builders Instant Answers is the book you’ll turn to when you need the right answer, instantly.

This book features forms and checklists downloadable from companion website! Don't miss a step on the road to residential land development success. With this value-packed resource, you won't miss a trick in the residential land development process. Codifying R. Dodge Woodson's years of experience as a successful developer, contractor, and real estate professional, "Land Developer's Checklists and Forms" steers you clear of mistakes and step-by-step through an orderly, smoothly flowing process. You'll save countless hours of digging for information - and frustration. Covering the day-to-day business practices of residential land developers, "Land Developer's Checklists and Forms" leaves nothing to chance. It's the perfect companion to Woodson's "Be a Successful Residential Land Developer", but will also save time and eliminate hassles for developers and contractors following their own stars. "Land Developer's Checklists and Forms" gives you all the tools you need to: evaluate land values and the appropriateness of the land for development; calculate acreage needs; deal effectively with real estate brokers and property owners; determine what to build; develop realistic financial budgets; handle bankers and insurance brokers; write bulletproof contracts; choose the right partners and subcontractors; and, enjoy the process, from inception to exit. This book includes checklists and forms for every stage of the land development process, including: Researching Profitable Properties; Doing the Demographics; Zoning Matters; Flood Zones and Flood Plains; Wetland Issues; Road Considerations; Leftover Lots; Timber Tactics; Budgeting Your Money; Selecting Partners; Beating the Bank; Organizational Skills That Win; Selecting Your Professional Team; Contractual Terms and Offers; Dealing with Property Owners; Working with Real Estate Brokers; Site Inspections; Plans and Specifications; Putting Work out to Bids; Sales Projections; Insurance Needs/Working with Subcontractors; Watching Your Workers; Beating Your Budget; and, The Exit Plan.

Packed with 200 illustrations!

A PRACTICAL, ONE-STEP RESOURCE FOR WORKING WITH WATER WELLS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS.

Each year, thousands upon thousands of Americans install water wells and septic systems on their properties. But with a maze of codes governing their use—along with a host of design requirements that ensure their functionality—where can someone turn for comprehensive, one-stop guidance? Enter the Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook from McGraw-Hill.

Written in language any property owner can understand—yet detailed enough for professionals and technical students—this easy-to-use volume delivers the latest techniques and code requirements for designing, building, rehabilitating, and maintaining private water wells and septic systems. Bolstered by a wealth of informative charts, tables, and illustrations, this book delivers:

* Current construction, maintenance, and repair methods

* New International Private Sewage Disposal Code

* Up-to-date standards from the American Water Works Association

* And much, much more!

So, no matter if you’re a plumber, a driller, or a utility company professional, Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook is the one resource you need to ensure your next job’s success!

The Book for Electricians Who Need the Right Answer NOW!

Here’s the one on-site reference electricians can’t afford to be without! Electricians’ Instant Answers provides all the information you need to solve just about any electrical procedure problem – quickly, effectively, and economically. Packed with calculations, tips, fast facts, charts, tables, and photographs, Electrician’s Instant Answers features just enough text to get the job done right, without wasting your time.

Electricians and electrical contractors can turn to Electrician’s Instant Answers for expert, easy-to-understand coverage of:

* Appropriate codes related to calculation methods

* Basic tools and techniques

* Services, feeders, and branch circuits

* Wiring methods

* New construction

* Wiring of existing buildings

* Electrical terminations

* Underground circuits for outlaying loads

* Communications

* Troubleshooting

* Safety and first aid

If you’re looking for a portable, no-nonsense reference that provides the data you need to tackle even the toughest electrical job -- your search ends here.

NEW. Full coverage of estimating takeoffs. Job-simplifying Fast Code Facts. Sensible Shortcut tip boxes. Great for designing and estimating projects.

. Ready-to-Run Solutions for Plumbing and Pipefitting.

. Instant results: Packed with charts and tables that allow readers to quickly look up time-saving answers, this handy tool is a ready source of commonly used calculations, formulas, and, best of all, solutions..

. In addition to easy-to-find answers, this guide delivers: . A concise outline of trade mathematics. Plastic and copper pipe and copper tubing facts and figures. Standard and handicapped fixture layouts. Guidelines for sizing water heaters. Potable water standards. Equipment weight load standards. Friction tables. Relevant electrical factors.

. For designing and estimating projects, this manual will prove to be invaluable. A great productivity booster, it will assist in delivering prompt, on-target, and even on-the-spot estimates. .

. Look-It-Up Calculations for:
. * Pipe fitting * Fabrication and layout * Fixture-units * Vent systems * Drains and sewers * Combination waste and vent systems * Piping offsets * Thermal efficiency * And more!.

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.Ace the Journeyman and Master Plumbing Exams! Featuring more than 400 practice questions and answers,Plumber's Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition, provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the Journeyman and Master Plumber's licensing exams on the first try. This practical, up-to-date resource is filled with study tips, detailed illustrations, calculations, conversion tables, and troubleshooting points. Both metric and U.S. units are included throughout. Fully revised for the 2012 International Plumbing Code and 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, this careerbuilding guide helps you: Master the material most likely to appear on plumber'slicensing exams Improve your test-taking ability with 400+ multiple-choicequestions and answers Acquire the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed topass your exam Covers essential plumbing topics, including: Definitions Administrative policies Miscellaneous regulations Water supply Water heaters Sanitary drainage Fixtures Indirect waste Vents Storm water drainage Traps, cleanouts, and special waste Interceptors and separators Medical and nonmedical gas systems Alternative engineered and special systems Gray-water recycling systems Natural gas

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. Increase Profits by Incorporating Sustainable Practices into Your Building Operations Filled with environmentally friendly methods that reduce the impact of housing on natural areas, Be a Successful Green Builder contains everything needed to get started in the green building business and develop a thriving enterprise. Successful contractor and bestselling author R. Dodge Woodson explains how to select green building products, understand zoning requirements associated with green building, write winning proposals, find suitable financing, and deal with brokers. He also reviews 20 key mistakes to avoid in building green. Be a Successful Green Builder features: A plain-English guide to developing a lucrative green building enterprise Information on selecting the best green building products Valuable tips on preparing winning bids Step-by-step advice on expanding a green building business Inside This Hands-on Guide to Profitable Green Building * Getting Started in Green Building * Setting Up Your Business Structure * 20 Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Green Contractor * Matching Green Projects with Suitable Locations * Finding Financing * Working from Home Versus an Office * Building on Speculation * Working with Real Estate Brokers * Selecting Green Building Products * Dealing with Subcontractors * Preparing Winning Bids * Using Sustainable Practices to Make More Money * Growing Your Business * Expanding into Green Land Development to Double Your Money * Landscaping Tips that Sell Houses Fast

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. Get 1,500 Construction Questions and Answers to Help You Pass the National Contractor's Exam with Flying Colors! Turn to the National Contractor's Exam Study Guide to acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to ace this important exam on the first try. The book contains 1,500 questions and answers-presented in the same format used on the actual exam-plus numerous references to the 2006 International Building Code and many helpful illustrations. Written by renowned construction author R. Dodge Woodson, this career-building resource reviews every topic covered on the National Contractor's Exam. The National Contractor's Exam Study Guide features: Over 1,500 exam-style multiple choice and true/false questions and answers Numerous references to the 2006 International Building Code Detailed illustrations that help clarify complicated codes and show how to use local codebooks to solve exam questions Master Every Topic Covered on the National Contractor's Exam: * Use and Occupancy Classification * General Building Heights and Areas * Types of Construction * Interior Finishes * Fire Protection Systems * Means of Egress * Accessibility * Interior Environment * Energy Efficiency * Exterior Walls * Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures * Structural Design * Soils and Foundations * Concrete * Aluminum * Masonry * Steel * Wood * Glass and Glazing * Gypsum Board and Plaster * Electrical * Mechanical Systems * Plumbing Systems * Elevators and Conveying Systems * Safeguards During Construction * And Much More!

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 fast and easy way to understand the 2006 International Plumbing Code Written by authority by a veteran mster plumber and master gasfitter, this indispensable resource interprets and annotates the 2006 International Plumbing Code using real-world examples and clear layperson language.

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. Here's all the savvy you need to start and run your own profit-making remodeling contractor business, in a single volume If you're a building professional with the technical skills and desire to work on your own business, the Third Edition of R. Dodge Woodson's - Be a Successful Building Contractor will give you the business savvy you need to set up and manage a profit-making enterprise! Packed with dozens of handy business forms, the book will help you define your business requirements-find desirable building lots-build on speculation-computerize your operations-track financial transactions-hire top-notch employees-and much more. You get everything you need to: choose the best business structure for your company-corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship; avoid 15 common business mistakes-from incurring heavy overhead to selecting poor subcontractors; deal with subcontractors, suppliers and code officers; work with bankers and real estate brokers; purchase trucks, tools, equipment and inventory; develop job-winning bidding methods; manage jobs efficiently for maximum profits; and much more. New material added on insurance, financial issues and energy requirements.While the main strength of the book will be to update and strengthen the business tools and techniques, new material will be added on quick calculations for estimating purposes, Fast-Track building codes facts, tip boxes added throughout, land development issues. Less words and more quick reference facts and figures for ease of use.