Building Trades

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service information, making it a leader in ...

This manual is published in two volumes. Volume 1 includes design and analysis for columns, deflection, flexure, footings, seismic, shear, and two ...

This is the book that shows how to handle all common trim projects, including window and door casings, baseboards, wainscoting and crown molding --...

Welding Skills provides comprehensive coverage of welding safety, as well as the major welding and cutting processes. Each chapter provides: Sk...

Fu-Tung Cheng is known internationally for his sophisticated and innovative concrete designs for the home market, and in seven simple steps, he tak...

Piping Systems Manual is filled with examples drawn from years of design and field experience, which help explain why things are done a certain way...

This technical brief is designed for the professional HVAC technicians and other technically astute persons. Residential HVAC Systems outlines step...

House framing can be an intimidating challenge. Thousands of pieces of wood must be cut to precise dimensions, according to a set of plans. Accura...

Trim carpentry requires attention to minute detail, the right tools, and a good amount of patience and care. Written by builders from all over the ...

Learn the fine points of finish carpentry from two experts, Tucker Windover and Kit Camp, as they demonstrate for you their secrets: Taking on c...

Decks and patios let us expand the footprint of our homes by giving us outdoor living areas. No longer just some pressure-treated lumber nailed to ...

Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook is based on the requirements of the 2012 IBC. This book is useful to designers of reinforced masonry in eli...

With a one-of-a-kind approach that offers more comprehensive coverage than any other plumbing apprentice book on the market, Blueprint Reading and ...

This revised version of Drywall gives readers information on new tools and materials and techniques that author Myron Ferguson has field-tested sin...

Many examples, illustrations, tables and formulas are provided for on the job applications. This book is also an excellent reference to standard fo...

Packed with everything you need to know in order to pass the first time, including coverage of the 2009 International Plumbing Codes, over 300 visu...

More than 80% of the homes in North America are roofed with asphalt shingles. Whether you're shingling your own house or tackling roofs every day, ...

If you're replacing your tired kitchen cabinets or are planning to install a new kitchen, this video workshop is a must. With the camera beside hi...

Every community needs drywall specialists who can hang, tape, and texture gypsum drywall. This practical manual explains what you need to know to ...

The Carpentry Workbook is designed to reinforce the learning of key concepts covered in the textbook and can be used for self-study or as part of...

Drywall is a comprehensive text detailing the principles and practices of the drywall trade. Math concepts are presented with special emphasis on t...

Clear, step-by-step installation instruction from a veteran tile-setter will help you in each stage of the job. Covers installing tile in all areas...

Framing Floors, Walls, Ceilings delivers pro-tested information on framing safely and efficiently, so the job gets done right the first time. Updat...

This well-written manual covers all aspects of finish carpentry including pricing your work. The advice is sound and this book can save you from fr...