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Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems

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This is an authoritative professional reference, no homebuilder should be without. As many homebuilders have learned the hard way, even one mistake in estimating or installing wells or septic systems can end in cost overruns that eat up thousands of dollars in profits. In this volume in McGraw-Hill's excellent series of skill-building references for construction professionals, you'll find expert advice and case studies to help you prevent costly errors and become more proficient in this growing specialty. Get the latest information on new techniques and materials that can expedite jobs and boost your bottom line.This reader-friendly guide covers virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, including how to: protect your company's interests during bidding; evaluate property for wells and septic systems; assess soil studies and septic designs; choose the best well and septic system for each property; and solve routine well and septic system problems. Other chapters discuss drilled and shallow wells; alternative water sources; gravel and pipe, chamber-type, and gravity septic systems; pump stations; code-related issues; common problems with well installation; remedies for poor septic situations; and more.

Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Water wells can be money pits Chapter 2: Septic systems can suck the profit right out of your job Chapter 3: On-site evaluations for water wells Chapter 4: Site limitations for private sewage disposal systems Chapter 5: Protect yourself during the bidding phase Chapter 6: Soil studies, septic designs, and code-related issues Chapter 7: Drilled wells Chapter 8: Shallow wells Chapter 9: Alternative water sources Chapter 10: Gravel-and-pipe septic systems Chapter 11: Chamber-type septic systems and other special-use systems Chapter 12: Gravity septic systems Chapter 13: Pump stations for difficult situations Chapter 14: Keeping costs down on well systems Chapter 15: Making a habit of installing low-cost septic systems Chapter 16: Common problems with well installations Chapter 17: Routine remedies for sorrowful septic systems Chapter 18: Making more money by avoiding cost overruns APPENDIX: RESOURCE GUIDE GLOSSARY INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

About the Author :
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.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780070718395
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
  • Publisher Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional
  • Edition: New edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 471 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0070718393
  • Publisher Date: 16 May 1997
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 226 mm
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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