Builders Instant Answers
Solution-Oriented Quick-Find Reference Manual that Builders Turn to When They Need the Answer Fast

By Sidney Levy
R. Woodson

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. Its 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.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Planning on Paper
Chapter 2. Flood Zones and Wetlands
Chapter 3. Zoning
Chapter 4. Site Evaluation
Chapter 5. Ground Conditions
Chapter 6. Engineering Evaluations
Chapter 7. Private Sewage Disposal Systems
Chapter 8. Private Water Supplies
Chapter 9. Site Work and Site Utilities
Chapter 10. Concrete
Chapter 11. Masonry
Chapter 12. The Building Envelope
Chapter 13. Heating and Cooling Systems
Chapter 14. Plumbing
Chapter 15. Electrical Systems
Chapter 16. Insulation
Chapter 17. Engineered Wood Products
Chapter 18. Gypsum Drywall, Metal Framing and Sound and Moisture Control
Chapter 19. Fireplaces and Chimneys
Chapter 20. Painting, Wall Coverings, and Flooring
Chapter 21. Windows, Doors, Hardware
Chapter 22. Millwork
INDEX

Author Biography:

Sidney Levy has been associated with the general contracting business for 40 years, working on projects ranging from residential high-rises to pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. He is the author of eleven books pertaining to project management, subcontracting, the Japanese construction industry, and international infrastructure. Mr. Levy currently is the principal in a construction consulting business in Baltimore, Maryland where he resides.

R. Dodge Woodson has built as many as 60 houses a year. He is a licensed builder, remodeler, designated real estate broker, master plumber, and master gasfitter. His experience as a land developer and builder makes his contribution to this book extremely valuable. Woodson has authored numerous books and continues to apply his trade as he has for more than 25 years.

Soft-cover
441 Pages - 150 Illustrations

Instant Answer Series - Puts Answers at your Fingertips

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