Construction Bookstore

Newly revised 2021 version Home improvement work generally requires a contract. Homeowners can quickly change their mind and the law usually favors...

Revised for 2018 lien laws and notices. Changes are a part of any home improvement job. Extra Work and Change Orders become part of the contract on...

Use this form to create a residential contract with the attachments and checklists required by law in California. The CA Residential Contracts - Re...

A complete course in basic framing, with practical information about how to organize tasks, streamline procedures, and handle tools and materials e...

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...

The step-by-step, hands-on guide to any type of roofing on residential and commercial buildings. Covers everything from underlayment to shingles to...

Here 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 ...

Modern Carpentry is a well-illustrated, easy-to-understand source of authoritative, up-to-date information on building materials, tools, and constr...

Concrete is magical mud. This mixture of sand, stone, Portland cement, and water is an essential ingredient in just about any building project. Now...

Refine the skills needed to become an accomplished professional carpenter with the in-depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY,...

Design a residential duct system in less time with the streamlined Manual D duct procedure! You can apply the Manual D procedure to constant volume...

When 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 ...

This landmark resource explains the principles of green building and how to apply them to residential development, presenting guidelines for creati...

Each letter is included on computer disk, so you can personalize it and print it on your company letterhead. Smith has written letters to cover ev...

Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustr...

This technical brief is designed for the professional tradesmen and motivated homeowners. Airtight homes need whole-house mechanical ventilation sy...