The New JLC Field Guide

[Brian G]

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

[Paul MacLean]

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.

[Rob Amaral]

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.

[hausdok]

Go here: http://www.JLCOnline.com

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike

[DonTx]

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!)

[Phillip]

They are worth the money. I have both of them.

[Chad Fabry]

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.