Abundantly illustrated with more than 1,250 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.

 

 

 

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