Fundamentals of residential construction / Edward Allen and Rob Thallon ; featuring the drawings of Joseph Iano.

Author/creator Allen, Edward, 1938-
Other author Thallon, Rob.
Other author Iano, Joseph.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : J. Wiley, ©2002.
Descriptionx, 577 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents pt. 1. Context. The context for construction -- The construction community : builders, contractors, and developers -- The design community -- pt. 2. Materials. The material wood -- Masonry -- Concrete -- pt. 3. Wood light frame construction. Rough sitework -- Foundations -- Framing -- Finishing the roof -- Finishing the exterior walls -- Plumbing -- Heating and cooling -- Electrical wiring -- Thermal insulation -- Fireplaces and stoves -- Interior surfaces -- Finishing the interior -- Finish sitework -- pt. 4. Alternative construction systems. Low-tech, low-energy construction -- Loadbearing masonry and concrete construction -- Timber frame construction -- Light-gauge steel construction -- Panelized construction.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2001045402
ISBN0471386871 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TH4811 .A463 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold