| Description |
632 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 621-624) and index. |
| Contents |
Design -- Site and climate -- Masonary -- Foundations -- Wood -- Framing -- Sheathing -- Siding -- Roofing -- Windows and doors -- Plumbing -- Wiring -- The thermal envelope -- Floors, walls, and ceilings -- Storage -- Heating -- Cooling -- Passive solar -- Lighting -- Sound -- Fasteners -- Decks -- Sustainable buildings -- Measuring and finance. |
| Summary |
This enlarged, updated, and expanded third edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. The 1,600 full-color drawings provide a clear look at every aspect of home construction and systems. |
| Subject |
House construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Dwellings -- Remodeling -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Building materials -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| ISBN |
9781600852466 (pbk.) |
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1600852467 |
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