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- Seller Notes
- “EX-LIBRARY No Writing Inside.”
- ISBN
- 0471648361
- ISBN10
- 0471648361
- ISBN13
- 9780471648369
- EAN
- 9780471648369
- MPN
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- Brand
- Wiley
- GTIN
- 09780471648369
- Subject Area
- Technology & Engineering, Architecture
- Publication Name
- Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction : Materials, Finishes, and Details
- Item Length
- 11 in
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Subject
- Construction / General, General, Methods & Materials
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Item Width
- 8.6 in
- Item Weight
- 32.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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The most comprehensive guide to material selection & installation It takes a wise choice of building materials and details to create durable, attractive, and affordable custom homes and remodeling projects. Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction provides up-to-date, field-tested recommendations that help professionals balance cost and performance when designing and building residential projects. Steven Bliss, former editorial director of The Journal of Light Construction and founding editor of Progressive Builder , draws on his extensive knowledge as a practicing builder, designer, and construction editor to help building professionals select the right materials for every job and install them with confidence. This one-stop resource covers the real-world challenges of material selection and installation so designers, contractors, and building owners can make informed decisions for all major building components. Useful to architects, designers, and specifiers as well as contractors, builders, and developers Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction features: More than 200 photos and illustrations of critical residential construction details Installation tips and cautions that help prevent costly product failures Descriptions of the latest composites and synthetics that are changing the way we build Easy-to-use charts for making quick product comparisons An authoritative guide to indoor air quality and healthy house construction
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471648361
ISBN-13
9780471648369
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46867951
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction : Materials, Finishes, and Details
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Construction / General, General, Methods & Materials
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Architecture
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11 in
Item Height
1 in
Item Width
8.6 in
Item Weight
32.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2005-013964
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
Th4811.B583 2006
Reviews
"Readable, Practical, and Most of All, Highly Applicable... .." ("Old-House Journal," May-June 2006), "This comprehensive guide just may set the standard for years to come." ( Green Builder , October 2006) "By using the Guide, residential building professionals have access to a source of objective information that takes the guesswork out of selecting products and materials...." ( ToolBase News , Vol. 11, Issue 2) "Readable, practical, and most of all, highly applicable....." ( Old-House Journal , May-June 2006), "This comprehensive guide just may set the standard for years to come." ("Green Builder," October 2006) "By using the Guide, residential building professionals have access to a source of objective information that takes the guesswork out of selecting products and materials...." ("ToolBase News," Vol. 11, Issue 2) "Readable, practical, and most of all, highly applicable....." ("Old-House Journal," May-June 2006)
Table of Content
Preface ix Acknowledgments xi Chapter 1 Exterior Finish 1 Rain-Screen Principle 2 Sheathing Wrap 3 Flashing Membranes 5 Wall Flashing 6 Wood Sidings 9 Wood Shingles and Shakes 15 Fiber-Cement Siding 19 Vinyl Siding 21 Stucco 24 Wood and Composite Trim 29 Trim Details 36 Caulks and Sealants 37 Exterior Adhesives 40 Exterior Wood Finishes 42 Resources 47 Chapter 2 Roofing 51 Asphalt Shingles 51 Clay, Concrete, and Composite Tile 62 Metal Roofing 74 Modular Shingles 80 Wood Shakes and Shingles 85 Low-Slope Roofing 94 Walkable Roofing Membranes 96 Roof Ventilation 97 Resources 101 Chapter 3 Windows and Doors 103 Window Types 103 Window Materials and Construction 105 Window Energy Efficiency 112 Window Flashing 119 Skylights 123 Exterior Doors 127 Resources 132 Chapter 4 Decks and Porches 135 Framing Materials 135 Decking Materials 137 Fasteners 141 Construction Details 144 Rooftop Decks 150 Covered and Screened Porches 151 Finishes for Decking 154 Resources 156 Chapter 5 Interior Finish 159 Drywall 159 Wood Floors 164 Resilient Flooring 176 Laminate Flooring 179 Carpeting 180 Interior Trim 183 Interior Doors 186 Stains and Clear Finishes 188 Sound Control 188 Lighting 194 Resources 206 Chapter 6 Kitchen and Bath 209 Kitchen Design Basics 209 Bathroom Design Basics 217 Kitchen and Bath Flooring 223 Ceramic and Stone Tile 227 Kitchen Cabinets 244 Countertops 247 Plumbing Fixtures 251 Kitchen and Bath Ventilation 261 Resources 264 Chapter 7 Indoor Air Quality 267 Overview 267 Whole-House Ventilation Strategies 270 Air Cleaning Strategies 277 Common Indoor Pollutants and Sources 281 Resources 297 Index 299
Copyright Date
2006
Dewey Decimal
690/.837
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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