James E. Brumbaugh

The ultimate guide to siding for homeowners and professional builders The Complete Siding Handbook: Installation, Maintenance, Repair offers comprehensive guidance for all major types of siding including wood board, aluminum, shingle, plywood, vinyl, and more. Aimed at professional builders but accessible to homeowners, this informative guide includes practical information on sheathing, flashing, vapor and air retarders, insulation, and other preparatory materials, as well as expert advice on painting, staining and finishing. Detailed diagrams clarify installation and construction, while photographs show real-world applications of various materials and methods to provide builders and DIY-ers with an invaluable resource.

This text covers types of roofs; roofing and reroofing; roof and attic insulation and ventilation; skylights and roof openings; dormer construction; roof flashing details and more. It also contains information on code requirements, underlaying and attic ventilation.

The primary emphasis of this book is on the application of various types of finishes to wood furniture. It also contains chapters on furniture repair and the preparation of wood surfaces. New to this edition are a glossary of terms; rewritten and updated information on antiquing, stencilling, and other craft-type finishes; references to specific brand names and products and the companies that produce them; emphasis on safety precautions when using finishes; and extensive rewritten and updated information on all types of stains.

All the reference information for OTJ repair and maintenance: tables, charts, essential drawings, lists, etc. All content to be compiled from the current Audel Welder’s Guide 3e, along with updated charts supplied by the author, who is an active consultant to the welding industry. The author will poll workers in welding trades to select the most useful information for the pocket reference. Examples of expected information: • Welding Symbols and Definitions • Basic types of joints, melt-thru symbols, fillet welding, plug welding, etc. • Master Chart of Allied Processes • Typical welding station configuration: mig, tig, arc, and oxyacetylene • Oxygen cyclinders • Arc welding charts and measures • Measures-Metric, U.S.

Includes tables, charts, and measurements essential for HVAC maintenance and repair workers on the job Research has shown that handy, pocket-sized reference guides with a plastic comb binding are what the worker at the job site uses most often. This one, a companion to the three-volume Audel HVAC Library, covers essential information for the HVAC technician who deals with both residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. For easy look-ups on the job, it’s clearly organized for quick reference and features must-have tables, charts, metric conversions, drawings, measurements, materials lists, and much more.

The third book in the comprehensive, updated HVAC Library, a hands-on guide-book for installation, service, and repair for HVAC equipment and components, with detailed coverage of air conditioning Covers basic installation, maintenance, and repair of radiant heating systems, radiators, convectors, unit heating systems, fireplaces, stoves, chimneys, water heat-ers, indoor/outdoor pool heaters, heat pumps, fans, exhaust systems, air cleaners and filters, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers Contains special sections on installing air conditioning in new and older construction, including air conditioning calculations Includes appendices featuring a trade organization listing, formula cross reference, data tables with conversions, and a manufacturer listing for the products covered in the book Unique coverage and organization as well as economical cost make this ideal reference for the seasoned HVAC tech, apprentice, or trade school student

Part of the highly respected Audel library that has been a standard in the building and mechanical trades for over 100 years This second book in the revised, comprehensive HVAC Library explains the principles, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the components that run, regulate, and fuel HVAC systems Covers oil burners and controls, gas burners and controls, dealing with solid fuels, thermostats and humidistats, automatic controls, duct systems, pipes, pipefitting and piping details, valves, hydronics, and steam line controls Includes the most current environmental technologies and regulations, new calculations, and new HVAC technologies Provides a comprehensive reference for both the seasoned HVAC tech and the apprentice or trade school student at a very competitive price

The highly respected Audel brand has provided practical references for skilled tradespersons and students for more than 100 years First volume in the all-new revision of the bestselling reference library for HVAC techs, plumbers, pipefitters, contractors, and electricians who need an inexpensive, comprehensive, and readable source of information Covers the basics of various heating systems (steam, electric, oil), insulation, heating calculations, and environmental considerations, including the most current environ-mental technologies and regulations, new calculations, and new HVAC technologies Includes the basics of installation, wiring, and troubleshooting for the different HVAC systems, with appendices that feature a trade organization listing, formula cross reference, data tables with conversions, and a manufacturer listing for the products covered in the book