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Contents

1 Pricing Home Improvement Jobs 5
This book works two ways 8
Craft codes and crews 15
Area modification factors 17

2 Demolition 27
Before you begin 27
Cost estimates
Equipment rental 28
Sitework demolition 29
Building demolition 30
Wall framing demolition 33

3 Foundations and Slabs 37
Pre-construction checklist 38
Cost estimates
Equipment rental 39
Concrete flatwork 40
Concrete finishing 49

4 Rough Carpentry 53
Floor beams 53
Wood floor repairs 56
Wall framing 57
Roof repairs 58
Cost estimates
Framing repairs 62
Framing room additions 64
Subflooring 66
Wall and ceiling changes 70
Roof framing changes 75

5 Insulation and Moisture Control 79
Ceiling insulation 79
Wall and floor insulation 80
Attic and roof ventilation 83
Cost estimates
Fiberglass insulation 84
Panel insulation 85
Vapor barrier 87
Vents and louvers 88
Roof ventilators 91

6 Siding and Trim 93
Vinyl siding installation 96
Wood siding installation 97
Estimating procedure for siding 104
Masonry fireplaces 104
Cost estimates