Taunton’s for Pros By Pros: Siding, Roofing, and Trim

Taunton’s for Pros By Pros: Roofing, Siding, and Trim puts a special focus on a home’s appeal related to the exterior paint or staying, stonework, brick, trim, citing and other details. This book for professionals is the first-ever collection of the most popular articles on the subject, providing a wealth of ideas for choosing the right exteriors and finishes. The book also contains solid how-to information that covers everything from building shutters to the much debated use of PVC. 160 pp.

Written by the pros who actually do the work, these articles help you to:

• Create exterior-trim details that last
• Install roofing that lasts
• Use modern materials that protect historic trim
• Choose the best caulks that are flexible and paintable
• Create an EIFS retrofit for leaky windows
• Learn why housewraps and building papers fail
• Choose the best wood for clapboards

Table of Contents:

• 1. Exterior Trim
• 2. Masonry
• 3. Sheathing and Siding