{"product_id":"how-to-select-and-manage-your-contractor-101-paperback","title":"How to Select and Manage Your Contractor 101 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Todd Daniels\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to Select and Manage Your Contractor 101 gives useful advice on how to hire and oversee a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003econtractor when building that dream home or remodeling project correctly from start to finish. The book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprovides basic building procedures and installation methods regarding fill soils and compaction, footings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand foundations, foundation drainage, roof stormwater drainage systems, backfilling, framing, exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewall and roof sheathing, roofing, interior and exterior concrete slabs, weather-resistant barriers (WRB), \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewindows, exterior doors, exterior trim, siding, protecting the building thermal envelope, exterior veneers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esuch as cultured stone or brick, exterior painting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, drywall, interior\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epainting, cabinetry, finished floorings, different types of countertops, finished plumbing and electrical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efixtures, what to expect in the final inspection, and obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrian Daniels' years of building and construction litigation experience will educate readers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith a better understanding when hiring a contractor or remodeling that existing home and what to look\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efor when purchasing a new home from a builder. Learn from his years of experience in building and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003econstruction litigation experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrian Daniels is a member of International Code Council (ICC). He has education and training as a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecertified ICC international residential building inspector. Since 2008, he has acted as an expert witness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eregarding construction litigations matter in Washington and Idaho. He is widely diversified in building\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eenvelope issues and proper building methodologies pertaining to the ICC, as it relates to the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational Residential Codes (IRC), International Building Codes (IBC), International Energy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConservation Codes (IECC), and manufacturer's installation requirements regarding building materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethat are widely used today. Since 1986, he has training, education, and experience as a self-employed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egeneral contractor in the states of California, Washington, and Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Daniels is married, a father of five and has ten grandchildren. He is a volunteer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efirefighter for Shoshone County Fire District. He has been a body builder since 1981, enjoys horseback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eriding, bike riding, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and working on his ranch in Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove all else, his faith and love in Jesus Christ has been his foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51778530771232,"sku":"9798886042368","price":69.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/90b8f2461ccff83a5232ebf0cc602bb0.webp?v=1780507065","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-select-and-manage-your-contractor-101-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}