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SP-17(11) The Reinforced Concrete Design Manual, Volumes 1 & 2
SP1711PACK$280.95This manual is published in two volumes. Volume 1 includes design and analysis for columns, deflection, flexure, footings, seismic, shear, and two ...
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Build Like a Pro: Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins
9781561584789$24.95This is the book that shows how to handle all common trim projects, including window and door casings, baseboards, wainscoting and crown molding --...
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Residential HVAC Systems: Quality Control and Energy Efficiency
SATHVAC$18.95This technical brief is designed for the professional HVAC technicians and other technically astute persons. Residential HVAC Systems outlines step...
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For Pros By Pros: Trim Carpentry
9781600855023$26.95Trim carpentry requires attention to minute detail, the right tools, and a good amount of patience and care. Written by builders from all over the ...
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Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook 7th
9780940116160$122.95Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook is based on the requirements of the 2012 IBC. This book is useful to designers of reinforced masonry in eli...
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Mathematics for Plumbers & Pipefitters, Eighth Edition
9781111642600$208.95Many examples, illustrations, tables and formulas are provided for on the job applications. This book is also an excellent reference to standard fo...
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Installing Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops - DVD
9781561589043$20.95If 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...
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Drywall Contracting
1557014825$38.95Every community needs drywall specialists who can hang, tape, and texture gypsum drywall. This practical manual explains what you need to know to ...
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Carpentry Workbook, Seventh Edition
9780826908247$50.95The 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...
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Painter's Handbook
9780934041287$36.95This book is loaded with practical "how-to" information you'll use every day when preparing surfaces for coating, applying paints, bidding jobs and...
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Roofing Construction & Estimating (REVISED)
9781572183803$65.95The step-by-step, hands-on guide to any type of roofing on residential and commercial buildings. Covers everything from underlayment to shingles to...
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Concrete & Formwork
910460035$18.95All information you need to select and pour the right mix for the job, lay out the structure, select the right form materials, design and build the...
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Plastering Skills
826906575$79.95This text describes construction techniques, from mixing materials to special surface finishes. solutions to common plastering problems, such as cr...
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Concrete Formwork, Fifth Edition
9780826907738$105.95Concrete Formwork provides valuable information on the construction and safe assembly and disassembly of formwork for residential, light commercial...
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Practical Problems in Math Heating Cooling 6th
9781111541354$92.95From basic arithmetic to using formulas, this fully updated edition applies essential practical math skills directly to the field of heating and co...
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SMACNA HVAC Duct Design Calculator - Imperial
220044$68.95The SMACNA Duct System Calculator has detailed instructions and calculations to enable HVAC system designers to design an average duct system witho...
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Masonry Veneer, Third Edition
9780940116504$30.95This book is a must for understanding what makes a veneer system work and is an essential tool for Architects, Designers, Building Officials, Inspe...
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The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, Fourth Edition
9781641950473$120.95While there are many things important to concrete construction, such as quality work and making a profit, safety must always be the number one prio...
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Carpentry (Vogt), Seventh Edition
9781337798198$204.95Refine the skills needed to become an accomplished professional carpenter with the in-depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY,...
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For Pros By Pros: Working with Concrete
9781561586141$21.95Concrete is magical mud. This mixture of sand, stone, Portland cement and water is an essential ingredient in just about any building project. Now ...
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Residential Ventilation Systems
SATVENT$18.95This technical brief is designed for the professional tradesmen and motivated homeowners. Airtight homes need whole-house mechanical ventilation sy...
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Metal Building Systems: Design and Specifications, Third Edition
9780071828963$141.95Everybody knows about pre-engineered buildings -- they now account for almost 70 percent of all new low-rise construction in the United States. But...
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For Pros By Pros: Building Stairs
9781561588923$26.95Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustr...
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For Pros By Pros: The Very Efficient Carpenter
9781561583263$27.95A complete course in basic framing, with practical information about how to organize tasks, streamline procedures, and handle tools and materials e...
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Simplified Design of Masonry Structures
471179884$146.95This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the design of masonry structures for buildings with clear and easy-to-grasp coverage of basi...
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Wood-Frame House Construction
9780934041744$28.95A how-to guide for construction every step of a wood-frame house. From the initial layout of the foundation, to the outer walls, excavation and fo...
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Gypsum Construction Handbook, Seventh Edition
9781118749845$54.95This guide is highly recommended for its time-saving, lower-cost methods of installation. Provides a thorough coverage of proficient construction p...
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Simplified Design of Wood Structures, Sixth Edition
9780470187845$110.95Solid, accessible coverage of the basics of wood structure design. This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the desi...
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting, Revised
9781572182660$47.95This popular manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation tech...
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SMACNA Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper HVAC 5th Ed. (220086)
9781617210181$118.95The SMACNA Fire, Smoke, & Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems is an application and installation study guide for architects, e...
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Blueprint Reading for Welders, Ninth Edition
9781133605782$179.95Now in its Ninth Edition, this hands-on blueprint reading guide contains the most comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of welding symbols and their a...
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Roof Framer's Bible
9780964335431$50.95Here you'll find 68 different pitch combinations of "bastard" hip roofs at your fingertips. Don't curse the architect -- let this book make you an ...
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Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition
9780071766395$130.95Focusing on brick and concrete block masonry, Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition is fully up to date with current MSJC codes and the lates...
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For Pros By Pros: Siding, Roof, and Trim
9781627103862$26.95When it comes to the exterior of a home, the details big and small can make all the difference. This new edition of Siding, Roofing, and Trim, the ...
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Masonry Complete
9781600854279$25.95Installing a beautiful walkway made of pavers, creating a dramatic brick-covered wall, or even repairing foundational cracks to preserve your home ...
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NDS and Wood Design Package, 2018 Edition
T101-18$165.95This four volume set includes the code-recognized National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction (2018 Edition) with Commentary and Supp...
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ACCA Manual N: Commercial Load Calculation, Fifth Edition
9781892765383$155.95This Fifth Edition of Manual N has been updated and revised and is designed to provide instruction enabling contractors and designers to satisfy ne...
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ACCA Manual Q: Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design
9781892765024$98.95Manual Q is your one-stop reference book on the low-pressure, low-velocity systems used in small and mid-size commercial buildings. Manual Q gives ...
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ACCA Manual D: Residential Duct Systems, 2016 Edition
9781892765437$108.95Design a residential duct system in less time with the streamlined Manual D duct procedure! You can apply the Manual D procedure to constant volume...
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ACCA Manual H Heat Pump Systems & Applications 2nd
9781892765079$57.95Manual H gives you a one-stop reference on residential and small commercial heat pump systems -- basic principles, equipment, installation, operati...
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ACCA Manual P: Psychrometrics Theory and Applications
9781892765086$54.95Manual P provides detailed guidance on how to use the psychrometric chart to map any type of heating and cooling process. The information also teac...
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ACCA Manual J: HVAC Residential Calculation 8th
9781892765253$188.95Manual J is the industry standard residential load calculation method, required by most building codes around the country. Revised and expanded, th...
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2018 Natural Gas Sizing Pipe Calculator
28-18W$18.95This calculator is used for sizing pipe systems carrying natural gas of 0.60 specific gravity at approximately eight (8) inches water column pressu...
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AWWA Water Operator Field Guide, Second Edition
9781583219041$150.95Specially designed for in-the-field use, this comprehensive yet compact book will pay for itself over and over in the time you save looking for: ...
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GA-600-2015: Fire Resistance Design Manual - 21st Edition
9781557018502$50.95Also available as a book/ebook combo! Since 1959, the Gypsum Association has engaged extensively in testing and evaluation of both generic and prop...
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GA-600-2015: Fire Resistance eBook Combo
9781557018748$88.95This print & PDF combo includes a PDF licensed for your own individual use. Since 1959, the Gypsum Association has engaged extensively in te...
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SP-127-2014a: Bracing for Piping Systems Seismic-Wind-Dynamic Design, Selection, and Application
SP-127-2014a$140.95This Standard Practice establishes the material, design, fabrication, and inspection criteria to be used in the manufacture, selection, and applica...
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For Pros By Pros: Building Decks
9781631863288$28.95All pros on deck in the completely new edition of All New Building Decks. It's the ideal time to start thinking about your deck - either the one yo...
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