Brian G Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I just recieved my renewal notice from JLC, which included an offer on thier new JLC Field Guide. It appears to be more or less a Code-Check on heavy steroids (380 pages, including 440 diagrams and charts! $75 w/ shipping). Spiral bound too, always good. Volume 1 covers foundations, framing, roofing, and exteriors. Volume 2 will cover (not ready yet?) electrical, plumbing, energy / HVAC, and interiors. It looks like a great thing for a fledgling HI to have around. Has anyone actually seen one, and if so, what did you think of it? The sub-title is "A Manual of Best Practice". Is this based on code, and if so, which code? Mike, any plans to review this puppy in the foreseeable future? [:-?help] Brian G. Seeker of Enlightenment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul MacLean Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I've got a copy of the JLC Field Guide. It's a great reference, especially for those doing phase inspections for new construction. Lots of good illustrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I got that field guide. Another nice addition to your library. You need all the help you can get and I find that having a good library is a must for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Go here: http://www.JLCOnline.com ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTx Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have a copy. If you have other illustrated guides as I do, then you've probably got most of what's in this Field Guide. If not, it's a good buy. I'd say it's more like a desk reference rather than a field guide though. Seems I bought mine for less than $75 though, but I could be wrong (and I'm not digging the receipt out!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 They are worth the money. I have both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I like mine and will be updating this year. One hint though, let your subscription to JLC run out and in a month they'll send you an offer to re-up for half price. Buy three years at that time so you only miss one issue each three years. I've been doing this routine since the early eighties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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