Home Improvement Contracting

Home Improvement Contracting (Abbr: HIC) means that service which provides for repairs or improvements to one-family and two-family residential buildings or structures annexed to real property. The BLD classification also provides for this function. The HIC specialty does not provide for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting functions. It does not include high rise buildings, buildings with more than two dwelling units, or new construction functions beyond the existing building structure other than decks, patios, driveways and utility out buildings.

HIC includes the following specialties and they are not required to be listed separately on your contractor license.

Masonry Contracting (BRK)
Painting and Wallcovering Contracting (PTC)
Roofing Contracting (ROC)

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Painting and Decorating Craftsman's Manual and Textbook

8th Edition
Publication Year: 1995

$194.81

An informative review of architectural, commercial, and industrial painting practices. Discusses coating materials, surface preparation, application methods and equipment, rigging, safety, coating failures, wall coverings, and more. Published by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA).
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Contractors Guide to Quality Concrete Construction

3rd Edition
Publication Year: 2005

$68.00

Written by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, and safety.
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Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid PVC Siding & Soffit ASTM D 4756

Publication Year: 2006

$61.75

This practice covers the minimum requirements for and the methods of installation of rigid vinyl siding, soffits, and accessories on the exterior wall and soffit areas of buildings. This practice also covers aspects of installation relating to effectiveness and durability in service. Materials to be used in the installation shall include horizontal wall sliding, vertical wall sliding, soffit panels, accessories such as starter strip, corner posts, and trim channels, and fasteners such as nails, staples, and screws. The installation method includes the following steps: substrate, surface preparation, application of horizontal sliding, application of vertical sliding, application of soffits and fascia and applicaton of special details.
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Virgina Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2012

2012 Edition

$18.30

Volume I (Construction Code), II (Rehabilitation Code) & III (Maintenance Code)
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Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSH)

$15.00
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Insulation Handbook

Publication Year: 2001

$65.00

Written by two expert authors with hands-on construction and design experience, Insulation Handbook offers help with: *Evaluating the pros and cons of today’s most commonly used materials -- including loose fill, batts, blankets, spray-on, and boards – as well as cutting-edge technologies still under development *Deciding upon the best insulation strategy *Codes, standards, and regulations *Achieving optimum thermal comfort in any home *Understanding innovative insulation systems such as ICFs (insulated concrete formwork), SIPs (structured insulated panels) and drainable-type EIFs *Preventing damages caused by moisture accumulation *Solving the problems presented by asbestos and other dangerous materials *Obtaining information from manufacturers and suppliers *Exploring thermal insulation materials of the past, present, and future
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International Residential Code Turbo Tabs 2012

Publication Year: 2012

$17.00

Flip through the 2012 I-Codes series and find frequently used sections fast! You'll be surprised how easy it is to find what you are looking for. These tabs were created by industry experts who carefully identified the most referenced sections in the code.
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International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings 2012

Publication Year: 2012

$118.00
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Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone 8th Edition

Publication Year: 2015
8th Edition

$84.50

Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. It then progresses to teaching safe and proper procedures for working with brick, block, and stone. Coverage of concrete form construction and flatwork is also included. Green features address specific topics relating to masonry's impact on the environment. New supplemental teaching materials include PowerPoint presentations and test creation software. Code features reference the International Residential Code and International Building Code, familiarizing students with their requirements. Updated, color images have been added throughout the text to reinforce chapter topics. Over 75 illustrated step-by-step procedures guide student learning.
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Carpentry & Building Construction, 2016 Student Edition

Publication Year: 2016

$112.54