James E. Brumbaugh has spent twenty years in the residential and light commercial construction industry. He is an accomplished educator fluent in several languages, and has written more than fifteen books on HVAC, construction, and the building trades.

• Foreword vii1. Types of Roofs 12. Roofing and Reroofing 113. Roof Deck Preparation 614. Roof and Attic Ventilation 775. Skylights and Roof Openings 1016. Dormer Construction 1237. Roof Flashing Details 1538. Applying Strip Shingles 1899. Applying Specialty Shingles 23910. Roll Roofing 26511. Built-Up Roofing 28512. Wood Shingle and Shake Roofing 30913. Slate Roofing 35514. Tile Roofing 37915. Installing Gutters and Downspouts 42716. Roofing for Historic Buildings 45317. Historic Wooden Shingle Roofs 481References 513Index 521