Contractor's Portable Handbook

R. Dodge Woodson (Brunswick, ME) has over 20 years' experience as a home builder, contractor, master plumber, and real estate broker. He is the author of many McGraw-Hill books, including Be A Successful Building Contractor 2/e, and National Plumbing Codes Handbook 2/e.

• How to use this book; terms and abbreviations; soils and excavations; private water supplies and water wells; private sewerage disposal systems; footings and foundation wall; waterproofing and sub-surface storm drainage; flooring systems; floor coverings; wall systems; exterior wall finishes; interior wall finishes; roof systems and coverings; steps, stairs and railings; windows and doors; HVAC systems; plumbing systems; electrical systems; insulation; trim work; cabinets and counters; hardware; deck and porches; fireplaces and flues; landscaping; provisions for physically challenged; nails and fasteners; conversion tables; helpful calculation methods; blueprint symbols and meanings.