Builder's Guide to Floors by Peter Fleming

by Peter Fleming

Looking to get a leg up in today's big-money contracting business? A competitive edge that will help you outshine your competitors,benefit from word-of-mouth referrals and win job after high-paying job? Your key to success starts with the hands-on tools in The McGraw-Hill Builder's Guide Series. These professional-level resources arm you with the tools,techniques and practical expertise to conquer today's most lucrative,in-demand building foundations and floors. . . modular and pre-manufactured building systems. . . wells and septic systems. . . landscaping. . . cosmetic remodeling. . . you name it! Each resource in The McGraw-Hill Builder's Guide Series packs everything you need to tackle the highest-paying building projects with skill and confidence—step-by-step construction guidelines. . . tested troubleshooting tips. . . how-to-do-it illustrations and diagrams. . . time-saving forms and worksheets. . . at-a-glance tables and charts. . . and much,much more!The most comprehensive professional guide to floors and floor coverings on the market today With the help of this easy-to-use guide,you can dramatically improve your flloring installation skills,expand your business potential,and generate higher profits than you ever thought possible! Filled with instructive case studies,Builder's Guide to Fllors takes your step by step through all aspects of flooring and its role in homebuilding projects by providing information on hardwood,tile,carpet,and other types of floors. The book offers you complete details Cutting-edge flloring products and installation procedures; Methods for job preparation,site inspection,and sitemeasurement; Toxic waste disposal and other important health considerations; Building codes specifications relating to flooring. You'll also get lots of expert advice on enhancing the business side of your flooring operations. Including are tips on marketing. . . cost-saving measures. . . estimating guidelines for improved subcontracting. . . descriptions of higher-endproducts. . . and techniques for up-selling customers. It's all here in one complete reference—the technical expertise,product information,and business savvy you need to run a successful flooring enterprise!

Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997