Modern Residential Construction Practices

Modern Residential Construction Practices provides easy-to-read comprehensive and highly illustrated coverage of residential building construction practices that conform to industry standards in the United States and Canada. Each chapter provides complete descriptions real-world practices realistic examples three-dimensional (3D) illustrations and related tests and problems. Chapters cover practices related to every construction phase including: planning funding permitting codes inspections site planning excavation foundations and flatwork floors walls roofs finish work and cabinetry; heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical and plumbing. The book is organized in a format that is consistent with the process used to take residential construction projects from preliminary concept through all phases of residential building construction. An ideal textbook for secondary and college level construction programs the book is packed with useful features such as problems that challenge students to identify materials and practices along with research and document information about construction materials and practices useful summaries key notes a detailed glossary and online materials for both students and educators.

Hardcover: 546 pages

Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (July 26 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1138284890

ISBN-13: 978-1138284890

Product Dimensions: 9 x 1.2 x 11 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds