Fundamentals of Residential Construction.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thallon, Rob.

Schreyer, Alexander C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

House construction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1663 pages)

Edition:

4th ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, c2017.

New York : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017.

Contents:

Intro

TITLEPAGE

COPYRIGHT

PREFACE

ONLINE RESOURCES

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PART ONE: CONTEXT FOR BUILDING

CHAPTER 1: THE CONTEXT FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

1.1 History

1.2 A Culture of Building

1.3 Construction Systems

1.4 Types of Residential Development

1.5 Zoning Ordinances, Building Codes, and Other Legal Constraints

1.6 Building Costs and Financing

1.7 Building a House: The Typical Process

1.8 MasterFormat

Review Questions

Exercises

Key Terms and Concepts

Web Links

Selected References

CHAPTER 2: SUSTAINABILITY ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION

2.1 Why Sustainability Matters for Buildings

2.2 Environmental Responsibility: Building Green

2.3 Comprehensive Certification Systems

CHAPTER 3: THE CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY: BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND DEVELOPERS

3.1 History

3.2 Builders and Contractors

3.3 Obtaining Work

3.4 The Residential Developer

3.5 Training the Construction Community

3.6 Green Builders, Contractors, Remodelers, and Developers

3.7 Tools of the Trade

3.8 Safety

CHAPTER 4: THE DESIGN COMMUNITY

4.1 History

4.2 Residential Designers

4.3 Consultants

4.4 The Design Process

4.5 Design Sources

4.6 Communication between Designer and Builder

4.7 Green Designers

PART TWO: MATERIALS

CHAPTER 5: WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS

5.1 Trees

5.2 Lumber

5.3 Wood Products

5.4 Chemical Treatment

5.5 Wood Fasteners

5.6 Wood-Manufactured Building Components

5.7 Types of Wood Construction

Key Terms and Concepts.

Web Links

CHAPTER 6: MASONRY

6.1 History

6.2 Mortar

6.3 Concrete Masonry

6.4 Brick Masonry

6.5 Stone Masonry

6.6 Other Types of Masonry Units

6.7 Special Problems of Masonry Construction

CHAPTER 7: CONCRETE

7.1 History

7.2 Cement and Concrete

7.3 Making and Placing Concrete

7.4 Formwork

7.5 Reinforcing

7.6 ACI 301

PART THREE: WOOD LIGHT FRAME HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

CHAPTER 8: ROUGH SITE WORK

8.1 Design Considerations

8.2 Organizing the Site for Construction

8.3 Site Preparation

8.4 Excavation

8.5 Site Utilities

8.6 Surface Water Drainage

8.7 Grading

CHAPTER 9: FOUNDATIONS

9.1 Foundation Loads

9.2 Foundation Settlement

9.3 Soils

9.4 Designing Foundations

9.5 Footings

9.6 Concrete Foundation Walls

9.7 Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls

9.8 Concrete Slab Foundations

9.9 Wood Foundations

9.10 Precast Concrete Foundations

9.11 Pier Foundations

9.12 Anchor Bolts and Hold-Downs

9.13 Drainage and Waterproofing

9.14 Foundation Insulation

9.15 Backfilling

9.16 Foundation Design and the Building Codes

CHAPTER 10: FLOOR AND WALL FRAMING

10.1 History

10.2 The Platform Frame

10.3 Building the Frame

CHAPTER 11: ROOF FRAMING

11.1 History

11.2 Roof Types and Parts

11.3 Building the Roof

11.4 Wood Framing and the Building Codes.

11.5 The Uniqueness of Wood Light Frame Construction

CHAPTER 12: FINISHING THE ROOF

12.1 Preparation for Roofing

12.2 Roof Slope

12.3 Steep Roofs

12.4 Low-Slope Roofs

12.5 Roof Edge Details

12.6 Roof Drainage

12.7 Roofing and the Building Codes

CHAPTER 13: WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR DOORS

13.1 Windows

13.2 Exterior Doors

CHAPTER 14: FINISHING THE EXTERIOR WALLS

14.1 The Weather Barrier Membrane

14.2 Exterior Trim

14.3 Siding

14.4 Exterior Paints and Coatings

14.5 Ladders and Scaffolds

CHAPTER 15: PLUMBING

15.1 Plumbing Basics

15.2 Planning for Pipes

15.3 Rough-in Plumbing

15.4 Finish Plumbing

15.5 Plumbing Codes

15.6 Other Piping Systems

CHAPTER 16: HEATING AND COOLING

16.1 Choosing a System

16.2 Forced-Air Systems

16.3 Radiant Panel Systems

16.4 Other Hydronic Heating Systems

16.5 Ductless, Mini-Split Heat Pumps

16.6 Local Source Heaters

16.7 Finishing a Heating/Cooling System

16.8 Heating and Cooling Systems and the Building Codes

CHAPTER 17: FIREPLACES AND STOVES

17.1 Selecting a Fireplace

17.2 Planning for Fireplace Construction

17.3 The Masonry Fireplace

17.4 Masonry Heaters

17.5 Factory-Built Fireplaces

17.6 Freestanding Stoves

17.7 Fireplaces and the Building Codes

Exercises.

Key Terms and Concepts

CHAPTER 18: ELECTRICAL WIRING

18.1 Wiring Basics

18.2 Electrical System Design

18.3 Rough-in Electrical Installation

18.4 Finish Electrical Work

18.5 Electrical Wiring and the Building Codes

18.6 Low-Voltage Wiring

CHAPTER 19: THERMAL INSULATION

19.1 The Thermal Envelope and Its Components

19.2 Thermal Insulation Materials

19.3 How Much Insulation?

19.4 Installation of Insulation

19.5 Control of Water Vapor

19.6 Ventilation of Cavities

19.7 Control of Air Infiltration

CHAPTER 20: INTERIOR SURFACES

20.1 Wall and Ceiling Finish

20.2 Finish Flooring

CHAPTER 21: FINISHING THE INTERIOR

21.1 Interior Doors

21.2 Cabinets

21.3 Finish Carpentry and Trim

21.4 Paints and Coatings

CHAPTER 22: FINISH SITEWORK

22.1 Paving Systems

22.2 Level Changes

22.3 Porches and Decks

22.4 Finish Grading

22.5 Fencing

22.6 Outdoor Lighting

22.7 Irrigation

22.8 Planting

PART FOUR: ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 23: PANELIZED AND PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION

23.1 The Concept of Prefabricated and Panelized Construction

23.2 Types of Panels

23.3 Framed Panel Systems

23.4 Structural Insulated Panels

23.5 Prefabricated (Factory-Built) House Construction

Web Links.

Selected References

CHAPTER 24: TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION

24.1 The Uniqueness of the Timber Frame

24.2 Materials and Structure of the Timber Frame

24.3 Building a Timber Frame House

24.4 Timber Framing and the Building Codes

CHAPTER 25: LOADBEARING MASONRY AND CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

25.1 Loadbearing Masonry

25.2 Insulating Concrete Forms

Revierw Questions

CHAPTER 26: LIGHT-GAUGE STEEL CONSTRUCTION

26.1 Light-Gauge Steel Frame Construction

CHAPTER 27: LOW-TECH, LOW-ENERGY CONSTRUCTION

27.1 Earthen Construction

27.2 Stacked Log Construction

27.3 Straw Bale Construction

PART FIVE: MULTIFAMILY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

CHAPTER 28: MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

28.1 History

28.2 Special Issues

28.3 Foundations

28.4 Framing

28.5 Acoustical Separation

28.6 Fire Protection

28.7 Systems

28.8 Accessibility

28.9 Site Management

GLOSSARY

INDEX

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes index

Other Format:

Print version: Allen, Edward Fundamentals of Residential Construction

ISBN:

9781118978009

OCLC:

973515087