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This four volume set includes the code-recognized National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction (2018 Edition) with Commentary and Supp...

This book is loaded with practical "how-to" information you'll use every day when preparing surfaces for coating, applying paints, bidding jobs and...

This popular manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation tech...

This text describes construction techniques, from mixing materials to special surface finishes. solutions to common plastering problems, such as cr...

From basic arithmetic to using formulas, this fully updated edition applies essential practical math skills directly to the field of heating and co...

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigerati...

This book covers all aspects of reinforced concrete masonry construction and inspection. The materials are based on Code requirements and practical...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the design of masonry structures for buildings with clear and easy-to-grasp coverage of basi...

Solid, accessible coverage of the basics of wood structure design. This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the desi...

SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual 7th Edition is your one-stop-shop to everything you need when it comes to roof drainage design for gutters,...

The SMACNA Fire, Smoke, & Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems is an application and installation study guide for architects, e...

Building on a history of duct construction standards nearly 100 years old, the flagship SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standard – Metal & Flexib...

The SMACNA Duct System Calculator has detailed instructions and calculations to enable HVAC system designers to design an average duct system witho...

This Standard Practice establishes the material, design, fabrication, and inspection criteria to be used in the manufacture, selection, and applica...

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

Even if you're the most entry-level do-it-yourselfer, you will find Stanley Trim: A Homeowner's Guide to be a comprehensive guide that offers autho...

Steel Construction Manual 16th Edition is a reference that gives detailed information on how to make design calculations and design or shop drawing...

The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing is the most updated and current volume of locks and lock information on the market. You won’t find a be...

While there are many things important to concrete construction, such as quality work and making a profit, safety must always be the number one prio...