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"This is the ultimate guide to everything you need to know in order to maintain and repair the roof of your home - correctly, safely, and efficiently. This volume includes: advice on selecting the right materials, such as asphalt, slate, or tile; detailed info on installing flashing material; safe working procedures; and, much, much more. ""Smart Guide: Roofing"" provides DIYers with the all information they need to properly install, repair, and/or maintain a roof. A poorly built roof or one that hasn't been looked after can lead to significant problems. But now homeowners can learn how to do the job right. This easy-to-follow book shows readers how to install all of the most popular roofing materials correctly and efficiently. Through step-by-step photographs and detailed illustrations and instructions, readers learn how to estimate the amount of materials needed for the job, install roofing and flashing, and find and fix roof leaks. Tips provide important information to those looking to hire a contractor. Additional chapters address ladder and rooftop safety and proper attic and roof ventilation."

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Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

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