Dan Atcheson’s Revised (2022) edition delivers complete, step-by-step guidance for both roofing construction and cost estimation across a wide range of residential and commercial roof systems:

• All Major Roofing Types Covered: From roof sheathing and underlayment, to finished systems like asphalt shingles, wood shingles & shakes, mineral-surfaced roll roofing, tile & slate, metal roofing and siding, built-up roofing, and elastomeric systems (e.g., EPDM, PVC, TPO), this book addresses them all.
• Extended Topics in Insulation & Waterproofing: Also explores insulation, vapor retarders, waterproofing, and liquid-applied coatings, vital for ensuring long-term roof performance and durability.
• Repair & Maintenance Guidance: From diagnosing roof leaks to re-roofing best practices, the book helps cover repair strategies, maintenance routines, and troubleshooting tips.
• Estimation & Profit Assurance: Includes detailed take-off procedures, estimating tables, waste-factor calculations, labor vs. material cost breakdowns, and sample estimates tailored for each roofing system—highlighting how to stay profitable.
• Visual Clarity with Job-Site Illustrations: Enhanced by over 300 large, clear illustrations, along with on-site photos, sketches, and diagrams, making installation details and estimating methods easy to follow.
• Field-Tested, Hands-On Format: The content is organized for real-world application, offering practical installation tips and proven methods that help reduce callbacks and build contractor credibility.
• Well-Structured Technical Layout: The manual spans approximately 445 pages, is presented in softcover format, and includes tables of contents and appendices (like roof-slope factors, valley length factors, and related equations), making it easy to reference specific sections.

The practical application of Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised lies in its ability to serve as a real-world guide for both novice and experienced roofing professionals. It translates complex roofing concepts into actionable steps that can be directly applied on job sites—from preparing estimates to executing installations and repairs. The book walks users through proper material selection, roof system installation techniques, accurate estimating, and cost control strategies, helping ensure that roofing projects are not only technically sound but also profitable. Contractors can use its detailed estimating formulas and sample take-offs to bid jobs more competitively, while also using its installation guides to reduce callbacks and avoid common field errors. Whether working on residential asphalt shingles, commercial flat roofs, or specialty systems like metal or tile, users gain hands-on insights into roof layout, flashing, waterproofing, ventilation, and even storm damage repair—making it a reliable reference across the entire project lifecycle.

Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised is a valuable resource for licensing exam preparation for aspiring roofing contractors and construction professionals. Its clear explanations, detailed illustrations, and practical examples align closely with the topics and skills tested in many state and national contractor licensing exams. The book covers essential exam-relevant areas such as:

• Roof system components and types
• Installation procedures
• Estimating labor and materials
• Building code considerations
• Safety practices
• Waterproofing and flashing details

Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised makes excellent use of visual and organizational tools to support both learning and job-site reference. These tools enhance clarity, improve retention, and help readers apply information directly to real-world roofing tasks.

• Over 300 illustrations and diagrams: Clear, labeled drawings show roof system layouts, flashing techniques, slope calculations, and installation steps.
• Job-site photos: Real-world images help bridge the gap between theory and practice by showing how components appear during actual installations.
• Sample estimates and tables: Visual breakdowns of material and labor costs assist in understanding take-offs and bid preparation.
• Logical chapter structure: Topics are grouped by roofing system type (e.g., asphalt, metal, tile), then further broken down into construction and estimating subtopics.
• Step-by-step estimating guides: Each roofing system includes a full walkthrough—from take-off to cost calculation.
• Appendices and reference tables: Quick access to slope conversion charts, waste factors, and roofing math formulas simplifies field calculations.
• Consistent formatting: Bold headers, bullet points, and boxed tips make it easy to scan and find critical information quickly.