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Everyday Math for the Building Trades (Paperback)

by James Gerhart (Author)

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Instant answers to on-site math problems. Next time you go out on a job, make sure you pack James Gerhart's Everyday Math for Contractors in your toolbox. This easy-access resource gives you fast answers for practically any day-to-day, on-site calculation problem. Say goodbye to inaccurate, money wasting materials estimates or design calculations. Now-in seconds-you can determine how much material you need to build a wall... figure out the amount of paint required to do an office... calculate stair riser elevations... even perform complex roofpitch calculations. Ideal for builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, and roofers, this go-anywhere advisor gives you easy-to-remember tips and tricks for performing both routine and complex calculations.

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Find solutions to everyday math problems with this time-saving field reference You've got enough on your hands meeting deadlines and satisfying customers without having to be a whiz at mathematics, too. Now you can turn to this handy reference for answers to all of your construction-related mathematics questions. Filled with practical information and useful shortcuts, it's the perfect tool for performing the on-the-job calculations required in all of the major building trades, including construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roofing. Even complicated calculations such as roof pitch will become simple with the help of unique, time-saving features such as quick-reference diagrams, tables, and charts. The book guides you step-by-step through complicated calculations and provides plenty of easy-to-memorize tips and tricks for performing routine and complex calculations. You'll use this versatile handbook to figure: The amount of brick needed for building walls; Header sizes for wall spans; Space requirements for drainage pipes; The amount of paint needed for jobs; Stair riser elevations; And a host of other in-the-field tasks. Concise, down-to-earth explanations and formulas for solving day-to-day math problems in the field; Proven techniques for performing complex calculations quickly; Shows you how to train your staff in easy-to-use, problem-solving techniques.

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