Title: A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, 2nd Edition Author: R. Woodson ISBN: 0873896777 / 9780071625975 Format: Soft Cover Pages: 304 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Year: 2010 Availability: 45-60 days
Description
Contents
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
Dedication
About the Author
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