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, 66
Subflooring, 69
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
Siding and soffit repairs, 105
Vinyl siding, 107
Wood board siding, 108
Texture 1-11 plywood siding, 111
Fiber cement siding, 112
Aluminum siding and soffit, 113
Stucco and masonry siding, 114

7 Roofing and Flashing, 117
Flashing leaks, 118
Roof repairs, 121
Roofing material, 122
Cost estimates
Roof repairs, 129
Composition shingles, 130
Built-up roofing, 131
Roof patching, 134
Wood shingle roofing, 137
Slate and tile roofing, 139
Roof flashing, 141
Gutters and downspouts, 146

8 Windows, 147
Window repair, 149
Sash repair, 151
Counterweighted windows, 152
Adding or moving a window, 153
Cost estimates
Window repairs, 156
Vinyl windows, 157
Aluminum windows, 161
Wood windows, 164
Storm windows, 166
Window accessories, 166
Window glazing, 170
Skylights, 173

9 Doors, 175
Door repair and replacement, 175
Adding or moving a door, 182
Hanging a slab door, 184
Door terms, 188
Cost estimates
Exterior doors, 191
Prehung doors, 197
Screen and storm doors, 202
Interior doors, 206
Patio doors, 214
Closet doors, 218
Garage doors, 223

10 Walls and Ceilings, 227
Drywall installation, 228
Wood paneling, 235
Removing partitions, 239
Cost estimates
Drywall, 242
Textured finishes for drywall, 244
Drywall bead and tools, 247
Wall paneling, 251
Suspended ceilings, 255
Moldings, 259
Partition walls, 270

11 Floors and Tile, 271
Wood flooring installation, 272
Ceramic tile installation, 276
Cost estimates
Wood strip and plank flooring, 278
Laminate plank flooring, 283
Vinyl flooring, 286
Ceramic tile, 293
Natural stone and slate flooring, 298
Ceramic field wall tile, 301
Carpet, 308

12 Kitchens, 309
Kitchen cabinet standards, 312
Cost estimates
Kitchen demolition, 315
Cabinets and countertops, 317
Cabinet knobs, pulls and hinges, 324
Sinks and faucets, 328
Appliances, 339

13 Bathrooms, 345
Bathroom additions, 345
Cost estimates
Tubs, enclosures and shower stalls, 352
Tub and shower faucets, 360
Toilets, 362
Lavatory sinks, 367
Vanity cabinets and countertops, 374
Bath exhaust fans, 378
Medicine cabinets, 382
Bathroom accessories, 385

14 Plumbing and HVAC, 391
Heating types and considerations, 391
Framing for plumbing and HVAC, 394
Cost estimates
Furnace replacement, 396
Chimney flue components, 399
Water heaters, 405
DWV pipe replacement, 407

15 Electrical, 409
Wiring residences, 411
Adding outlets and switches, 414
Cost estimates
Non-metallic cable, 417
PVC conduit and fittings, 420
EMT conduit and fittings, 422
Flex conduit and fittings, 426
Rigid and IMC conduit and fittings, 429
Switches and receptacles, 434
Distribution panels, 436
Lighting, 440

16 Porches and Decks, 445
Adding a porch, 446
Elevated decks, 448
Cost estimates
Deck lumber, 452
Alternative deck materials, 454
Porch and deck stairs, 457
Pool replastering, 459
Spa replastering, 460

17 Painting and Finishing, 461
Paint application techniques, 464
Cost estimates
Labor estimates for painting, 466
Stains and finishes, 487
Wood preservatives, 490
Interior paints, 492
Exterior paints, 494

Index, 497