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| Preface | |
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| Foundations | |
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| Foundation Design and Engineering | |
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| Existing Foundation Overview | |
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| Basement Floors | |
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| Crawl Space Floors | |
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| Permanent Wood and Prefabricated Foundations | |
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| Permanent Wood Foundation Systems | |
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| Prefabricated Foundations | |
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| Drainage | |
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| Surface and Subsurface Drainage | |
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| Foundation Drainage | |
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| Dampproofing and Waterproofing | |
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| Insulation | |
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| Insulating Below-Grade Walls | |
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| Insulating Crawl Spaces | |
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| Insulating Slabs | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Ventilating Basement Spaces | |
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| Ventilating Crawl Spaces | |
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| Ventilation for Soil Gases | |
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| Shoring, Underpinning, and Repair | |
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| Crack Repair, Coatings, and Finishes | |
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| Cracks in Walls and Slabs | |
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| Coatings and Finishes | |
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| Exterior Walls | |
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| Design and Engineering | |
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| Exterior Wall Overview | |
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| Wood-Frame Seismic Resistance | |
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| Wood-Frame Wind Resistance | |
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| Reinforcing Existing Masonry Wall Construction | |
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| Moisture Deterioration | |
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| Mitigating Insect Damage | |
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| Fire Damage to Wood Framing | |
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| Masonry and Brick Veneer | |
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| Clean Existing Masonry Walls | |
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| Apply Colorless Protective Coatings | |
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| Repoint Existing Walls | |
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| Repair Existing Masonry Walls | |
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| Sheathing | |
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| Vapor Retarders and Air Infiltration Barriers | |
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| Vapor Retarders | |
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| Air Infiltration Barriers | |
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| Insulation | |
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| Vinyl Siding | |
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| Metal Siding | |
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| Wood Shingles and Shakes | |
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| Solid Wood Siding | |
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| Hardboard Siding | |
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| Engineered Wood Siding | |
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| Plywood Panel Siding | |
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| Fiber-Cement Siding | |
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| EIFS and Stucco | |
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| Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems | |
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| Stucco | |
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| Exterior Trim | |
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| Sealants and Caulks | |
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| Paint and Other Finishes | |
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| Roofs | |
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| Design and Engineering | |
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| Roof Systems Overview | |
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| Typical Framing Errors | |
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| Wood-Frame Wind Resistance | |
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| Wood-Frame Seismic Resistance | |
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| Structural Decay | |
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| Fire Damage | |
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| Sheathing | |
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| Flashing | |
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| Underlayments and Moisture Barriers | |
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| Insulation | |
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| Wood Shingles and Shakes | |
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| Asphalt Shingles | |
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| Low-Slope Roofing | |
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| Metal Roofing | |
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| Slate | |
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| Clay, Concrete, Fiber-Cement, Composite Tile | |
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| Gutter and Leader Systems | |
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| Windows and Doors | |
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| Existing Window and Door Overview | |
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| Evaluations of Existing Conditions, Options, and Selection | |
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| Window and Door Types | |
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| Ratings and Standards | |
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| Installation | |
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| Costs and Benefits | |
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| Glazing | |
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| Window Frames and Replacement Units | |
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| Storm Windows and Screens | |
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| Skylights | |
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| Doors and Frames | |
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| Primary Entry Doors | |
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| Garage and Bulkhead Doors | |
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| Storm and Screen Doors | |
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| Interior Doors | |
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| Casing and Trim | |
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| Hardware | |
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| Flashing | |
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| Caulking and Weatherstripping | |
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| Caulks and Sealants | |
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| Weatherstripping | |
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| Shutters and Awnings | |
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| Partitions, Ceilings, Floors, and Stairs | |
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| Floor and Ceiling Structure | |
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| Overview | |
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| Common Structural Problems | |
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| Alternatives to Solid Lumber for Floor Framing | |
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| Moisture Deterioration | |
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| Fire Damage to Floor Framing | |
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| Sound Control | |
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| Subflooring and Underlayments | |
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| Damaged Subflooring | |
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| Floor Squeaks | |
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| Underlayments | |
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| Finish Flooring | |
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| Wood Flooring | |
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| Vinyl Sheet Flooring and Tile | |
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| Ceramic Tile | |
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| Carpet and Rugs | |
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| Finish Walls and Ceilings | |
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| Plaster and Drywall | |
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| Paints and Wall Coverings | |
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| Moldings and Trim | |
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| Stairs | |
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| Repairing Treads and Risers | |
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| Replacing Treads and Risers | |
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| Sagging Carriages | |
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| Damaged or Broken Balusters | |
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| Prefabricated Stairs | |
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| Attic Ladders | |
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| Kitchens and Baths | |
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| Kitchens and Baths Overview | |
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| Cabinets | |
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| Surface Maintenance and Repairs | |
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| Hardware to Maximize Access and Function | |
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| Accessories to Maximize Access and Improve Storage | |
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| Replace or Add Cabinetry | |
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| Countertops | |
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| Surface Maintenance and Repairs | |
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| Improve Indoor Air Quality | |
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| Improve Backsplash and Countertop Seams | |
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| Maximize Access and Function | |
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| Improving Functional Countertop Space | |
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| Enhance Backsplash with Surface Materials | |
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| Appliances | |
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| Replace Outdated or Nonfunctioning Appliance | |
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| Improve Access and Function within Work Centers | |
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| Upgrade Appliance Appearance | |
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| Improve Resource and Energy Efficiency of Existing Appliances | |
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| Install Reslource- and Energy-Efficient Appliances | |
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| Sinks and Lavatories | |
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| Surface Maintenance and Repairs | |
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| Water Purification | |
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| Water Conservation | |
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| Maximize Access and Function | |
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| Tubs and Showers | |
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| Surface Maintenance and Repairs | |
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| Moisture Control | |
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| Maximize Access and Function | |
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| Water Conservation | |
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| Toilets and Bidets | |
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| Maintenance and Repairs | |
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| Water Conservation | |
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| Maximise Access and Function | |
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| Electrical and Electronic Systems | |
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| Electrical and Electronic Systems Overview | |
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| Service Panels | |
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| Wiring and Receptacles | |
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| Wiring Overview | |
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| Aluminum Wiring | |
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| Receptacles | |
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| Lighting and Controls | |
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| Interior Lighting | |
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| Exterior Lighting | |
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| Controls | |
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| Electric Baseboard Heating | |
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| Phone, Computer, and TV Cabling | |
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| Security Systems | |
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| Intrusion and Alarm Systems | |
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| Smoke Detectors | |
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| Carbon Monoxide Detectors | |
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| Lightning Protection | |
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| Surge Protection | |
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| Garage Door Openers | |
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| HVAC and Plumbing | |
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| HVAC Design and Engineering | |
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| HVAC Systems Overview | |
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| Replacement System Sizing | |
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| Energy Sources | |
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| Distribution Systems | |
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| Heating | |
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| Cooling | |
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| Heat Pumps | |
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| Indoor Air Quality | |
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| Controls | |
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| Fireplaces and Chimneys | |
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| Domestic Hot-Water Heating | |
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| Plumbing Design and Engineering | |
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| Water Supply and Distribution Systems | |
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| Drain, Waste, and Vent Systems | |
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| Fuel Supply Systems | |
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| Appliance Vents and Exhausts | |
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| Fire Protection Systems | |
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| Site Work | |
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| Decks, Porches, and Fences | |
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| Deck and Porch Strructure | |
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| Repair and Replace Wood Decking Materials | |
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| Preservative-Treated Wood | |
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| Stairs and Handrails | |
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| Wood Fences and Retaining Walls | |
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| Paved Driveways, Walks, Patios, and Masonry Walls | |
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| Paved Driveways, Walks, and Patios | |
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| Masonry Walls | |
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| Underground Construction | |
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| Wells | |
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| On-Site Wastewater Treatment | |
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| Water and Sewer Lines | |
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| Underground Storage Tanks | |
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| Landscaping | |
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| Landscape Care | |
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| Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Landscaping | |
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| Further Reading | |
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| Home Rehab Techniques Checklist | |
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| Product Information | |
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| Proessional Organizations | |
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| Index | |