Roofing: Materials & Installation

by William P. Spence, Rodman Pilgrim Neumann (Editor), Judy Morgan (Designed by)

Whether you’re installing an entirely new roof or re-roofing, acclaimed how-to-do-it author William Spence shows how to do the job right. Focusing particularly on the materials and techniques used for residential housing, he covers everything from aesthetic considerations to fire resistance, from safety procedures to proper sheathing, underlayment, insulation, and ventilation. Learn how to make repairs, prepare the roof for the construction process, and choose the best materials for your home. In detail, find out how to apply asphalt shingles; wood shingles and shakes; slate, clay and concrete tile; and metal roofing, as well as built-up bitumen, roll roofing, and various available single-ply roofing. You want the security of a roof over your head; with this guide, you’ll know how to keep it in tip-top shape.

208 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2004

Reviews

[Sally Lopez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a book for a beginner do-it-yourselfer. Absolutely no mention of living roofs, sod, or thatch. I found the very small section on Single-Ply Membranes slightly useful, but the other chapters on shakes, shingles, slate, tile, and metal roofing were too complicated for me to absorb at this point. I would probably come back to this book once I have decided on a roofing method and learned more about components from a roofer.