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Covers every aspect of design, construction and repair... Plaster base (lath) and flashing Mixing and application basics Plaster finishes and how to achieve them Decorative plaster work: implants, molds, etc. Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of cement plaster Scaffolding and safety Cost estimating Typical causes of plaster failure, and remedies Repair and maintenance of stucco Learn More

This reference is a must for pool service companies, pool maintenance professionals, as well as homeowners. This comprehensive maintenance publication covers just about everything you need to know to operate a clean, sparkling pool or spa and do it efficiently. This features new sections on UV systems, sun safety, bather load calculations, and risk management. Also recommended for coaches, hotel, motel, apartment managers, park and recreational professionals. The handbook also serves as a textbook for the National Certification and registration of Pool/Spa Operators. 280 pages. Softcover.

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The DeWALT construction professional reference master edition is a must-have for anyone working in the residential or commercial construction trades. this comprehensive job site solution provides contractors with easy access to a wealth of reference material including construction specifications, site work, concrete and masonry construction, foundations, carpentry, roofing, and drywall/plaster. covered exclusively in the master edition are topics such as: job site safety, architectural design information, rigging, carpentry, framing and roofing, fasteners, finish flooring, concrete and masonry construction, metal structural products and light weigh steel construction, engineering date and much more.

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If you're looking to get the most comprehensive building contractor's licensing guide on the market today, look to the industry leader in contractor education! Updated to reflect the 2009 International Building Code? and International Residential Code?, this guide introduces students to the most critical concepts, from code and OSHA requirements to business management and building theory. This valuable content is enhanced by the book's student-friendly features, including an interactive CD that simulates actual exams, over 500 practice questions, test-taking strategies, exam rules, and answer keys. With all of these tools, never before has it been so easy to prepare your students for state or county licensing exams.

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The ultimate code reference for construction is back ? and this time it's more current than ever, using the 2009 International Residential Code? as the foundation for learning common code requirements, violations, and installation concerns. Retaining the simple, easy-to-understand approach that made the previous edition wildly successful, the revised DEWALT Building Code Reference will provide users with over 80 pages of photo-quality illustrations and clear, concise, text. Coverage ranges from wall, floor, and roof framing to foundations and footings, containing all the information you need to be successful in the industry in a compact, easy-to-use reference guide. Packaged in a conveniently-sized, durable format, it will withstand even the harshest jobsite conditions.

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This easy-to-use Flip Format allows you to easily access important construction formulas quickly. If you need to estimate drywall, grab the tab, flip it up and see the formulas for estimating the number of screws you will need, the LF of tape, mud, boards and more. Same easy to use process for excavating, block, paint, wallpaper, roofing and much more. Learn More

Explains what it really takes to survive hard times in construction and how to take full advantage of the profit cycle. Whether you're just getting started or have been bidding jobs and meeting payroll for years, this practical manual will suggest the best ways to overcome a contractor's most persistent problems. This book is based on the author's experience as a self-employed general contractor, developer and architect. It describes how to build a prosperous construction contracting or subcontracting company of your own, and how to avoid many of the pitfalls along the way. Survival comes first. You're never going to thrive in construction if you can't get through a debt crisis: what to do when bills can't be paid, finding money and buying time, conserving income, transferring debt, handling angry creditors, assets to protect and assets to liquidate, setting payment priorities, cash float techniques, alternatives to bankruptcy, lawsuits, judgments, liens, laying the foundation for recovery, and deciding who should stay as your team climbs back to prosperity. But getting back on your feet is only the start. Building profits comes next. This book explains: Setting goals Using other people's cash Building financial reserves Setting up to handle profitable jobs Spotting the flakes and con artists Zoning and permit problems Design and build contracts The art of estimating Employee incentives Collections and lien releases How to avoid tax, accounting, and payroll problems Using limited partnerships An important chapter shows how to invest in inflation: Trading and postponing income Acquiring interests Selling the sizzle Deal structuring and financing You won't find conventional advice in this book. Instead, expect to learn what's really needed to survive and thrive as a construction contractor. Learn More

Carry in your pocket over 1000 words and terms and 15 commonly-used phrases in both English to Spanish, and Spanish to English for job use on residential, commercial and heavy commercial projects. If you want an inexpensive English-Spanish dictionary that fits in your shirt pocket, you should have a copy of this new book. Learn More

Look Inside The DEWALT Construction Professional Reference is a powerful reference tool that saves you time and money. It provides contractors with a wealth of useful information concerning basic building disciplines. Subjects covered include framing, hardware sizing, correct nailing patterns, stairway stringers, walls and roofing, flooring and tile, roof pitches, excavation, insulation, masonry, doors and door openings, rebar and much more. Pocket Size: 4"X6", 384 pages Learn More