Recommended Roofing Reference Books
Roof Online Staff, January 2019
If you spend enough time doing something, and you learn how to do it well, you can recognize when someone else is good at it, too. These books were written by people who really know what they're talking about. We keep them in our roofing reference library. We rely on them, refer to them, and recommend them.
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1. Architectural Graphics Standards* (Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series) 12th Edition - American Institute of Architects (Author), Dennis J. Hall (Editor)
2. Architectural Sheet Metal Manual 7th Edition - SMACNA (Visit Amazon Page*)
3. Building Construction Illustrated* 5th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching
4. Construction Waterproofing Handbook* 2nd Edition by Michael T. Kubal
5. Dictionary of Architecture and Construction* 4th Edition by Cyril M. Harris
6. Green Roof Systems: A Guide to the Planning, Design, and Construction of Landscapes over Structure* by Susan Weiler and Katrin Scholz-Barth
7. Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants* (McGraw-Hill Handbooks) 2nd Edition by Edward M. Petrie
8. HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible 3rd Edition - SMACNA (Visit Amazon Page*)
11. Manual of Below-Grade Waterproofing 2nd Edition by Justin Henshell (Visit Amazon Page*)
12. Manual of Low-Slope Roof Systems 4th Edition by C.W. Griffin and Richard Fricklas (Visit Amazon Page*)
13. Measuring, Marking & Layout: A Builder's Guide/For Pros by Pros* by John Carroll
14. Metal Building Systems, Third Edition: Design and Specifications* 3rd Edition by Alexander Newman
18. NRCA's Pocket Guide to Safety - NRCA
19. NRCA Roofing Manual—2018 Boxed Set - NRCA (Visit Amazon Page*)
20. NRCA Safety Manual Third Edition - NRCA (Visit Amazon Page*)
21. Principles of Home Inspection: Roofing by Carson Dunlop
22. Problems in Roofing Design* by B. Harrison McCampbell
23. Roofing Design and Practice by Stephen L. Patterson and Dr. Madan Mehta (Visit Amazon Page*)
24. Roofing Failures by Carl G. Cash (Visit Amazon Page*)
25. Roofing with Asphalt Shingles (For Pros By Pros)* by Mike Guertin
26. Science and Technology of Traditional and Modern Roofing Systems by Heshmat O. Laaly (Visit Amazon Page*)
27. Slate Roof Bible: Everything You Need to Know About the World’s Finest Roof 3rd Edition by Joseph Jenkins (Visit Amazon Page*)
29. Technical Notes on Brick Construction – Brick Institute of America (Visit Amazon Page*)
30. Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling* 3rd Edition by Charlie Wing