Fundamentals of Residential Construction, 3rd Edition

Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, this new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments in materials and methods of house construction, including energy efficiency, framing, and roofing.

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. 688 pp.

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.

Table of Contents:

• 1 The Context for Construction.
• 2 The Construction Community: Builders, Contractors, and Developers.
• 3 The Design Community.
• 4 The Material Wood.
• 5 Masonry.
• 6 Concrete.
• 7 Rough Sitework.
• 8 Foundations.
• 9 Floor and Wall Framing.
• 10 Roof Framing.
• 11 Finishing the Roof.
• 12 Windows and Exterior Doors.
• 13 Finishing the Exterior Walls.
• 14 Plumbing.
• 15 Heating and Cooling.
• 16 Electrical Wiring.
• 17 Thermal Insulation.
• 18 Fireplaces and Stoves.
• 19 Interior Surfaces.
• 20 Finishing the Interior.
• 21 Finish Sitework.
• 22 Multifamily Construction.
• 23 Low-Tech Energy Construction.
• 24 Loadbearing Masonry and Concrete Construction.
• 25 Timber Frame Construction.
• 26 Light-Gauge Steel Construction.
• 27 Panelized Construction.