Building Trades

SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards contains all the construction standards for duct construction including re-rated rectangular, round, oval a...

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...

A frequent contributor to Fine Homebuilding magazine, Scott McBride offers this comprehensive guide covering all aspects of an often daunting task....

Whether it's new construction or remodeling, finish carpentry is what gives a home warmth, personality and style -- and this new, thoroughly illust...

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...

Masonry Skills provides a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide to the masonry trade, covering fundamental principles, basic practices, advanced tec...

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...

This is a handy reference packed with clear how-to information from an experienced carpenter. All home carpentry projects are covered with clear, s...

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 ...

This edition of the Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector's Handbook is written especially for masonry inspection. The handbook cover...

Welding Print Reading is a combination text and workbook that teaches students how to read and comprehend the various types of prints found in the ...

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, ...