Your on-the-job reference

Whether you're constructing a building, making minor home repairs, or learning the trade, keep this guide in your toolbox. Find facts, safety guidelines, instructions, conversion tables, and plenty of answers here.

Metals, methods, machinery, and more Reviews safe cutting and welding practices and protective gear Shows how to work with cast iron, wrought iron, and alloy steels Covers arc welding, brazing, and braze welding Includes a guide to the correct electrodes to use for different metals Provides tips for producing good welds

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• The highly respected Audel brand has provided practical references for skilled tradespersons and students for more than 100 years
• First volume in the all-new revision of the bestselling reference library for HVAC techs, plumbers, pipefitters, contractors, and electricians who need an inexpensive, comprehensive, and readable source of information
• Covers the basics of various heating systems (steam, electric, oil), insulation, heating calculations, and environmental considerations, including the most current environ-mental technologies and regulations, new calculations, and new HVAC technologies
• Includes the basics of installation, wiring, and troubleshooting for the different HVAC systems, with appendices that feature a trade organization listing, formula cross reference, data tables with conversions, and a manufacturer listing for the products covered in the book

This text covers types of roofs; roofing and reroofing; roof and attic insulation and ventilation; skylights and roof openings; dormer construction; roof flashing details and more. It also contains information on code requirements, underlaying and attic ventilation.

The primary emphasis of this book is on the application of various types of finishes to wood furniture. It also contains chapters on furniture repair and the preparation of wood surfaces. New to this edition are a glossary of terms; rewritten and updated information on antiquing, stencilling, and other craft-type finishes; references to specific brand names and products and the companies that produce them; emphasis on safety precautions when using finishes; and extensive rewritten and updated information on all types of stains.

• The third book in the comprehensive, updated HVAC Library, a hands-on guide-book for installation, service, and repair for HVAC equipment and components, with detailed coverage of air conditioning
• Covers basic installation, maintenance, and repair of radiant heating systems, radiators, convectors, unit heating systems, fireplaces, stoves, chimneys, water heat-ers, indoor/outdoor pool heaters, heat pumps, fans, exhaust systems, air cleaners and filters, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers
• Contains special sections on installing air conditioning in new and older construction, including air conditioning calculations
• Includes appendices featuring a trade organization listing, formula cross reference, data tables with conversions, and a manufacturer listing for the products covered in the book
• Unique coverage and organization as well as economical cost make this ideal reference for the seasoned HVAC tech, apprentice, or trade school student

The ultimate guide to siding for homeowners and professional builders The Complete Siding Handbook: Installation, Maintenance, Repair offers comprehensive guidance for all major types of siding including wood board, aluminum, shingle, plywood, vinyl, and more. Aimed at professional builders but accessible to homeowners, this informative guide includes practical information on sheathing, flashing, vapor and air retarders, insulation, and other preparatory materials, as well as expert advice on painting, staining and finishing. Detailed diagrams clarify installation and construction, while photographs show real-world applications of various materials and methods to provide builders and DIY-ers with an invaluable resource.

• Part of the highly respected Audel library that has been a standard in the building and mechanical trades for over 100 years
• This second book in the revised, comprehensive HVAC Library explains the principles, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the components that run, regulate, and fuel HVAC systems
• Covers oil burners and controls, gas burners and controls, dealing with solid fuels, thermostats and humidistats, automatic controls, duct systems, pipes, pipefitting and piping details, valves, hydronics, and steam line controls
• Includes the most current environmental technologies and regulations, new calculations, and new HVAC technologies
• Provides a comprehensive reference for both the seasoned HVAC tech and the apprentice or trade school student at a very competitive price