Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction Materials, Finishes, and Details

Name: Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction Materials, Finishes, and Details
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ISBN: 9780471648369

ISBN-10: 0471648361

ISBN-13: 9780471648369

Edition: 2006

Authors: Steven Bliss

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"Best Practices Guide to Residential Materials, Finishes and Details" offers a practical guide to product and material selection in order for architects, contractors, and building owners to make informed purchasing decisions about all major building components and will also highlight any critical installation requirements. Product recommendations are based on actual field performance, providing a real-world perspective.

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List price: $103.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/18/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Size: 8.60" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.420
Language: English

STEVEN BLISS served as editorial director of The Journal of Light Construction for more than sixteen years and construction technology editor of Progressive Builder and Solar Age magazines. He worked in the building trades as a carpenter and design/build contractor for more than ten years and holds a masters degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.



Preface


Acknowledgments



Exterior Finish


Rain-Screen Principle


Sheathing Wrap


Flashing Membranes


Wall Flashing


Wood Sidings


Wood Shingles and Shakes


Fiber-Cement Siding


Vinyl Siding


Stucco


Wood and Composite Trim


Trim Details


Caulks and Sealants


Exterior Adhesives


Exterior Wood Finishes


Resources



Roofing


Asphalt Shingles


Clay, Concrete, and Composite Tile


Metal Roofing


Modular Shingles


Wood Shakes and Shingles


Low-Slope Roofing


Walkable Roofing Membranes


Roof Ventilation


Resources



Windows and Doors


Window Types


Window Materials and Construction


Window Energy Efficiency


Window Flashing


Skylights


Exterior Doors


Resources



Decks and Porches


Framing Materials


Decking Materials


Fasteners


Construction Details


Rooftop Decks


Covered and Screened Porches


Finishes for Decking


Resources



Interior Finish


Drywall


Wood Floors


Resilient Flooring


Laminate Flooring


Carpeting


Interior Trim


Interior Doors


Stains and Clear Finishes


Sound Control


Lighting


Resources



Kitchen and Bath


Kitchen Design Basics


Bathroom Design Basics


Kitchen and Bath Flooring


Ceramic and Stone Tile


Kitchen Cabinets


Countertops


Plumbing Fixtures


Kitchen and Bath Ventilation


Resources



Indoor Air Quality


Overview


Whole-House Ventilation Strategies


Air Cleaning Strategies


Common Indoor Pollutants and Sources


Resources


Index