BSWAM-SC - Build Smarter with Alternative Materials

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My book, Build Smarter with Alternative Materials (Craftsman Book Company), is primarily slanted toward the professional market. However, it lends itself nicely to the consumer market just as well. Whether consumers choose to do the work themselves or not, this book will help them keep abreast of products that are environmentally safe, maintenance free, and/or offer a longer life expectancy than standard building products currently on the market.

On the other hand, this book will also help keep construction professionals informed so they can recommend products to prospective customers or be prepared if a savvy customer surprises them with a question. Some products are made from recycled products—a good selling point with many customers. Alternative materials are quality components that can enhance both residential and commercial projects, something your customers will enjoy and benefit from long after you leave.

New building products constantly enter the market. Some may become industry standards; others provide choices. I researched hundreds of new products to sort out the facts from the hype, including strengths and limitations. I offer installation tips and man-hour estimates, both for the first time you install it, and after you've done it a few times. Each product description includes where to get it, where to use it, what benefits it provides, any disadvantages, and how to install it.

Build Smarter with Alternative Materials covers materials used in each phase of a project in order, from the foundation to the ridge peak. And it doesn't stop there. It also lists the manufacturers that make the products and associations that research them. You get the phone numbers, and mailing, email, and website addresses so you can connect with the companies, obtain samples, or ask questions about a product or its installation. You may be the only builder in your area aware of these products and this book is your key to that knowledge!

Build Smarter with Alternative Materials
author: Leon A. Frechette
publisher: Craftsman Book Co.
cover: Softcover
published: 1999
pages: 336