Slate Roofs 1926

Slate Roofs 1926
Pages:130 pages
Book Art:B&w photos & illustrations
Size: 8-1/2 x 11 inch
Publisher:Jenkins Publications
Pub. Date: April 14, 2020
ISBN: 9781733603508

Slate Roofs 1926

Edited by Joseph C. Jenkins
Availability: Only 11 left in stock (can be backordered)

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A classic text on slate roof construction, now back in print

Master slate roof builder Joseph Jenkins has brought back into print the classic “Slate Roofs,” first published in January 1926 by the then nascent National Slate Association.

Other than a slight adjustment to the title, to be more compatible with a 21st-century readership, and a few corrections and stylistic changes, almost all the information is presented exactly as in the original publication, even anachronistic references, including a “flat slate roof” that in the editor’s 52 years in the slate roofing industry, he has never heard of nor seen a flat slate roof other than in this publication.

Slate Roofs 1926 contains a wealth of information on which today’s modern slate roofing industry is based, and therefore remains a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in roofing, construction, architecture, and history. Included at the end of this publication are 21st-century guidelines for slate roof installation, repair, and restoration as published by the Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America, Inc., as well as excerpts from Jenkins’ own Slate Roof Bible, 3rd edition.

 


About Joseph C. Jenkins

Born in Germany in 1952 to American parents, Joseph Jenkins has become a respected voice in sustainable living and ecological innovation. After earning a science degree in 1974, Jenkins took an unconventional path-spending the entire 1980s living off the grid, without electricity or running water. It was during this period of radical simplicity that he developed a groundbreaking, waterless toilet system: hygienic, odor-free, and designed to turn human waste into fertile soil. What began as a graduate thesis evolved into The Humanure Handbook, first published in 1995 and now in its fourth edition-an award-winning, self-published guide that’s earned global acclaim. Jenkins continues to write, publish, and travel the world, sharing his insights through several non-fiction titles. To learn more, visit josephjenkins.com.

[Nacido en Alemania en 1952, de padres estadounidenses, Joseph Jenkins se ha convertido en una figura destacada en el ámbito de la vida sostenible y la innovación ecológica. Tras licenciarse en ciencias en 1974, Jenkins emprendió un camino poco convencional: pasó toda la década de 1980 viviendo desconectado de la red eléctrica, sin electricidad ni agua corriente. Fue durante este período de simplicidad radical que desarrolló un innovador sistema de inodoro sin agua: higiénico, sin olores y diseñado para convertir los desechos humanos en suelo fértil. Lo que comenzó como una tesis de posgrado se convirtió en el Manual Del Humabono, publicado por primera vez en 1995 y ahora en su cuarta edición, una galardonada guía autoeditada que ha cosechado reconocimiento mundial. Jenkins continúa escribiendo, publicando y viajando por el mundo, compartiendo sus conocimientos a través de varios títulos de no ficción. Para obtener más información, visite josephjenkins.com.]

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