Roofing the Right Way: A Step-By-Step Guide for the Homeowner

by Steven Bolt

Book Overview

If you're one of the 23 million families in America whose homes are more than 50 years old, this is definitely a must read... gives you a complete rundown of what to look for when inspecting your... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830603670
• ISBN13: 9780830603671
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Tab Books
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Author's response to misleading comments

Because to date 25 of 26 people found misleading comments submitted by a "reader from upstate New York" to be "helpful," I would like to respond. I assure you that the upstate New York reader's comments are completely without merit. Apparently, this individual never actually took the time to read my book. No text, caption, or illustration in my book promotes "poor roofing techniques" or "directs you to flash with roofing cement." My book describes accepted roofing-industry practices and proven techniques. Such standard industry practices includes the appropriate, limited application of roofing cement to enhance the weatherproofing of metal or other roof-surface flashings. For unbiased comments about my book, please see the many posted editorial reviews from sources such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Midwest Book Review.

Good Book

This book lives up to its name. Iam a contractor and i found it informative, thorough,well written and easy to understand. If this book got into the business end of things more-so it would beperfect. This book is what it claims though and that is important. Worth the money

Good field guide and must read for the do-it-yourself roofer

This book answers in words and pictures many of the questions that homeowners ask when they attempt to re-roof. While some of the metal details are incorrect (contrary to the authors comments) they still will keep the homeowner out of trouble. The book won't replace a competent contractor but sure comes close for the do-it-yourselfer determined to roof his/her home. A recommended read.

Informative

I find this book well written and easy to understand. I feel that anyone reading this book should acquire a good working knowledge of roofing. I also feel the illustrations are good.