Roofing

Library Journal

The roof is one of a house's most important components, but most people forget about it until it leaks. Part of the publisher's excellent "Smart Guide" series, this book provides a remarkable amount of information for its slim size and price. Roofing is hard physical work involving dangerous heights, so the authors emphasize safety, especially since the intended audience is the uninitiated. Finding the source of roof leaks is often tricky since water can travel long distances, but readers are shown the most likely locations and given instructions to make repairs. The application of both asphalt and wood shingles is covered in depth, which makes sense because these are the materials most commonly used by do-it-yourselfers. Shorter instructions are provided for other materials, including rolled, slate, tile, and metal; both slate and tile are beyond the ability of most homeowners, but the information is complete. An outstanding resource; essential for all public libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.