Hicks Builders Guide: Comprising an Easy, Practical System of Estimating Material and Labor for Carpenters, Contractors and Builders (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book provides a straightforward guide to estimating materials and labor for carpenters and contractors, simplifying the process with practical methods and techniques. The author emphasizes the importance of accurate calculations to ensure both efficiency and profitability, presenting a wealth of insights and practical knowledge accumulated from years of experience. The book covers a wide range of topics, including estimating lumber quantities, sheeting, shingles, studding, cornices, and more. It offers valuable advice on avoiding common mistakes and provides a detailed list of items for estimating material requirements. Additionally, it explores geometrical measurements of roofs, explaining how to calculate areas and reduce irregular surfaces to squares and rectangles for accurate calculations. By combining theoretical explanations with practical applications, this book equips readers with the tools to make informed decisions, avoid costly errors, and achieve optimal results in their projects. Its comprehensive coverage and accessible explanations make it an invaluable resource for both experienced professionals and those new to the field of carpentry and contracting.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a straightforward guide to estimating materials and labor for carpenters and contractors, simplifying the process with practical methods and techniques. The author emphasizes the importance of accurate calculations to ensure both efficiency and profitability, presenting a wealth of insights and practical knowledge accumulated from years of experience. The book covers a wide range of topics, including estimating lumber quantities, sheeting, shingles, studding, cornices, and more. It offers valuable advice on avoiding common mistakes and provides a detailed list of items for estimating material requirements. Additionally, it explores geometrical measurements of roofs, explaining how to calculate areas and reduce irregular surfaces to squares and rectangles for accurate calculations. By combining theoretical explanations with practical applications, this book equips readers with the tools to make informed decisions, avoid costly errors, and achieve optimal results in their projects. Its comprehensive coverage and accessible explanations make it an invaluable resource for both experienced professionals and those new to the field of carpentry and contracting. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330578575_0
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