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Overview
The single most common problem -- and aggravation -- reported by homeowners is water: a wet basement, a water-stressed foundation, mold and mildew, loss of storage space due to dampness and odor, leaky roofs and leaky plumbing...the list goes on. Professional repairs are expensive and often involve excavating a foundation or digging a basement trench, jobs far beyond the skill and means of the average homeowner. In this essential manual, expert Gary Branson shares the expertise he has acquired from working with homeowners as a professional contractor. He shows how to prevent many water and moisture problems before they occur and, if it's too late for prevention, Gary demonstrates how to fix the problem and prevent re-occurrence. Water is skillful at getting where it shouldn't be. Even if your house seems dry now, this handy guide will help you discover where problems could develop and show you how to avoid unnecessary expense and aggravation down the road. Owning a home is the most expensive investment you will make; the remedies in Home Water & Moisture Problems are critical to safeguarding that investment.Editorials
Library Journal
Branson, a former contractor, notes that 60 percent of the reader questions he fielded while an editor at Family Handyman magazine involved water, including wet basements, leaking roofs or plumbing, mold and mildew, and excess moisture or humidity. Nearly every homeowner faces moisture-related problems that could be prevented by proper maintenance, and many problems are much less costly when detected early. Branson demonstrates such easy fixes as cleaning gutters or caulking as well as more involved tasks like regrading the foundation or waterproofing below-grade exterior walls. Basements receive the heaviest coverage, but other subjects include roof leaks, vapor barriers, humidity problems, windows and doors, plumbing, and flooding. The simple line drawings supplement the text well. The author notes that his advice is geared to areas with four distinct seasons, a caveat that mainly pertains to the use of vapor barriers or the venting of attics and crawl spaces. If you buy only one DIY book this year, this should be it; recommended for every public library collection. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.Design NJ
How-to guide presents diagnostic information as well as a menu of solutions for the homeowner... easy-to-understand text is bolstered by detailed drawings.E-Streams
Well illustrated with easy to understand graphics... highly recommended for a general public library.— Charles Duvel
Orlando Sentinel
A treasure trove of information on finding, treating and preventing water damage and flooding... clear language... plenty of illustrations and a glossary.Columbus Dispatch
Gary Branson's advice is anything but wet.Portland Oregonian
Solution-based book... clearly drawn diagrams and graphics... advice about how to prevent problems.— Bridget A. Otto
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Gary Branson... writes from experience, not research... this useful book will show you what needs to be done.— Laura Hardy
E-Streams -
Well illustrated with easy to understand graphics... highly recommended for a general public library.Portland Oregonian -
Solution-based book... clearly drawn diagrams and graphics... advice about how to prevent problems from recurring, and better yet, how to avoid them altogether.Arkansas Democrat-Gazette -
Gary Branson... writes from experience, not research. If you already have problems with moisture, this useful book will show you what needs to be done. If you don't have problems with moisture, it tells you how to prevent them.Book Details
Published
July 1, 2003
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pages
144
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781552978368