American Roofing Roofing In America

AMERICAN ROOFING(c) Roofing in America(c) is one of the first books of its kind. The average American does not typically think about the roof that is over his or her head, let alone all of the different things that go into making that roof a good one. So what makes a good roof? In this book you'll learn about the team that is needed to build a good, quality roof. From the design, to the manufactured products to the installation, a first-class roof is the product of several important factors. American roofs have been described as the best in the world. Roofing professionals in the United States are considered the epitome of roofing trends and quality all over the world. In the United States today, there are hundreds of millions of roofs, built to the highest standards in building codes, and all of these roofs have a specific function, based on what they are built to protect. It can be said that the growth of the world economy can itself be based on roofing technology, and in this book you will find out why. For everything you have ever needed or wanted to know about roofing, and some of the most famous buildings in the country, this book is your answer. Welcome to Roofing in America(c), enjoy the journey!

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CD-ROM contains: Directory of Internet resources.

Joseph Jenkins climbed on his first slate roof in 1968, authored the first edition of The Slate Roof Bible in 1997, and published the second edition in 2003. Both editions received national awards. Now, a dozen years later, Jenkins is still very active in the slate roofing industry. The third edition of the book reflects more than a decade of additional experience being passed on to the reader by the man who is arguably the foremost expert on slate roofs in the United States today. The third edition, hardbound, completely updates and expands the material in the second edition, with more emphasis on the craft of slate roof installation. Expanded sections include slate siding, eyebrow dormers, turrets, soldering, flashings, international slate, American slate history, slating styles, installation and repair tips, and trade secrets. Dozens of new color photographs have been added, as well as step-by-step illustrations and line drawings. This book is sure to become a classic. It belongs on the shelf of every architect, roofer, slate roof owner, architectural consultant, history buff, and anyone in the roofing industry.