Keeping a house weatherproof and in good condition is an ongoing task. Under constant attack from a combination of heat, cold, wind and rain, it is vital that the right protection is in place to keep the elements at bay. This book offers guidance, using step-by-step photographs and line drawings, on a wide range of roofing and weatherproofing jobs, as well as home insulation - all important in keeping problems, and bills, to a minimum. Topics covered include: roofing jobs - replacing tiles, slates and repairing flashings; repairing chimney stacks, woodwork, gutters and downpipes; weatherproofing jobs - replacing putty, sealing window frames and repairing brickwork; insulating jobs - roof, loft and wall insulation, draughtproofing, and double glazing and soundproofing.
| ISBN | 186126464X | | Pages | 96 | | ISBN13 | 9781861264640
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd | | Weight (grammes) | 463 | | Imprint | The Crowood Press Ltd | | Published in | Ramsbury | | Format | Hardback | | Height (mm) | 246 | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2001 | | Width (mm) | 189 | | Library of Congress | TH2431.L38 | | Spine width (mm) | 13 | | DEWEY | 690.15 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | |
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