Fundamentals of Residential Construction

The leading guide to professional home construction—now updated and revised! Fundamentals of Residential Construction Third Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details this new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments in materials and methods of house construction including energy efficiency framing and roofing. Abundantly illustrated with more than 1250 drawings and photographs including new photorealistic illustrations that bring the text to life this Third Edition provides authoritative coverage on wood light-frame construction industrialized systems of construction insulating concrete forms light-gauge steel frame panelized construction and a new chapter on multifamily construction. Topics covered include: Plumbing Building codes Heating and cooling Financing Wiring Roofing Thermal insulation Environmental concerns Foundations Finish sitework Rough sitework Wood and light-gauge steel framing Engineered materials Exterior and interior finishes Organized in a logical easy-to-follow format Fundamentals of Residential Construction Third Edition is the one-stop source for building professionals to gain a working knowledge of codes management procedures material and all home building concerns.

Hardcover: 688 pages

Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (April 5 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0470540834

ISBN-13: 978-0470540831

Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 1.6 x 11.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds