This manual of exterior renewal covers not only the

main topics of Re-roofing and Re-siding, but also as-

sociated items so that homeowners can update their

homes to create a weather-protective envelope, reduce

annual maintenance, conserve fuel in heating and cool-

ing, and improve the home s appearance and value.

Specific instructions are given so that the homeowner

can choose between these alternatives:

~ contract the entire job to a remodeling specialist;

~ arrange partial subcontracts for the more difficult

work, with the owner handling the easier jobs;

~ do all the planning and manual work himself.

Different types of financing, contractors, materials

and products, and application methods are discussed in

detail and evaluated, with over 250 photos and dia-

to aid the handy (or not so handy) person around

grams

the house.

You will discover what questions should be asked be-

fore beginning a re-roofing or re-siding project; how to

conduct an examination of the exterior to determine the

damage involved and repairs required; how to evaluate

contractors in terms of your needs, and materials to be

used in accordance with your budget and home style.

Author Robert C. Reschke is a housing expert, with

over 20 years in the trade. He explains re-roofing and

re-siding projects in terms the layman can understand.

A contributing editor to Professional Builder magazine,

among other publications, he is also the author of HOW

TO BUILD YOUR OWN HOME, a Successful book.