
A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition
R. Woodson(Author)
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 16. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-07-162597-5 (ISBN)
Description
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A fully updated professional reference to wells and septic systems
Don't let septic systems sink your budget! This essential guide is filled with expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems that will boost your bottom line.
A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition, is completely up to date with the latest International Code Council International Private Sewage Disposal Code information. This handy resource covers new procedures and products, including green construction materials. Get coverage of virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, such as how to:
Evaluate property for wells and septic systems
Protect your company's interests during bidding
Assess soil studies and septic designs
Choose the best well and septic system for each property
Work with gravel-and-pipe, chamber-type, and gravity septic systems
Troubleshoot and solve well and septic system problems
Landscape septic system areas
A fully updated professional reference to wells and septic systems
Don't let septic systems sink your budget! This essential guide is filled with expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems that will boost your bottom line.
A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition, is completely up to date with the latest International Code Council International Private Sewage Disposal Code information. This handy resource covers new procedures and products, including green construction materials. Get coverage of virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, such as how to:
Evaluate property for wells and septic systems
Protect your company's interests during bidding
Assess soil studies and septic designs
Choose the best well and septic system for each property
Work with gravel-and-pipe, chamber-type, and gravity septic systems
Troubleshoot and solve well and septic system problems
Landscape septic system areas
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
100 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
443 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-162597-5 (9780071625975)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
R. Dodge Woodson (Brunswick, ME) has over 20 years' experience as a home builder, contractor, master plumber, and real estate broker. He is the author of many McGraw-Hill books, including Be A Successful Building Contractor 2/e, and National Plumbing Codes Handbook 2/e.
Content
Introduction; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Water Wells Can Cost You Plenty; Chapter 2: Septic Systems Can Sink You!;Chapter 3: Evaluating Sites for Well Locations; Chapter 4: Evaluating Sites for Septic Locations; Chapter 5: Taking Bids for the Work; Chapter 6: Soil Studies; Chapter 7: Septic Designs;Chapter 8: Code-Related Issues; Chapter 9: Drilled Wells;Chapter 10: Dug Wells; Chapter 11: Alternative Water Sources; Chapter 12: Gravel-and-Pipe Septic Systems; Chapter 13: Chamber-Type Septic Systems and Other Special-Use Systems; Chapter 14: Pump Stations; Chapter 15: Gravity Systems; Chapter 16: Controlling Construction Costs; Chapter 17: Common Problems with Well Installations;Chapter 18. Septic Troubles; Chapter 19. Know Your Limitations;Chapter 20. Landscaping Septic Systems;Appendix A. Definitions;Appendix B. Additional Resources;Appendix C. Facts, Figures, and Measurements;Index