Fundamentals of Residential Construction

The leading guide to professional home construction—now updated and revised! 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 1250 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. Topics covered include: Plumbing Building codes Heating and cooling Financing Wiring Roofing Thermal insulation Environmental concerns Foundations Finish sitework Rough sitew