Preface to the Fifth Edition |
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How to Use This Book |
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Acknowledgments |
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PART ONE Context for Building |
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Chapter 1 The Context for Residential Construction |
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3 | (32) |
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1.2 A Culture of Building |
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1.4 Types of Residential Development |
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1.5 Zoning Ordinances, Building Codes, and Other Legal Constraints |
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1.6 Building Costs and Financing |
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21 | (3) |
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1.7 Building a House: The Typical Process |
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29 | (6) |
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Chapter 2 Sustainability Aspects of Construction |
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2.1 Why Sustainability Matters for Buildings |
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36 | (3) |
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2.2 Environmental Responsibility: Building Green |
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39 | (10) |
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2.3 Comprehensive Certification Systems |
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49 | (1) |
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49 | (8) |
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Chapter 3 The Construction Community: Builders, Contractors, and Developers |
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58 | (2) |
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3.2 Builders and Contractors |
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60 | (5) |
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65 | (2) |
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3.4 The Residential Developer |
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3.5 Green Builders, Contractors, Remodelers, and Developers |
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3.6 Training the Construction Community |
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73 | (1) |
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74 | (3) |
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77 | (6) |
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Chapter 4 The Design Community: Architects, Designers, and Consultants |
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83 | (22) |
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84 | (1) |
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4.2 Residential Designers |
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84 | (3) |
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87 | (3) |
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90 | (5) |
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4.6 Communication between Designer and Builder |
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98 | (3) |
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4.7 High-Performance House Designers |
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Chapter 5 Wood, Wood Products, and Plastics |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (12) |
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122 | (13) |
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5.4 Protection and Treatment |
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135 | (2) |
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137 | (6) |
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5.6 Wood-Based Building Components |
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5.7 Types of Wood Construction |
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143 | (2) |
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5.8 Plastics in Construction |
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145 | (10) |
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155 | (38) |
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156 | (2) |
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158 | (2) |
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160 | (10) |
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170 | (10) |
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180 | (6) |
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6.6 Other Types of Masonry Units |
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186 | (1) |
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6.7 Special Considerations for Masonry Construction |
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187 | (6) |
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Chapter 7 Concrete and Metals |
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193 | (28) |
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7.1 Building with Concrete and Metals |
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194 | (2) |
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196 | (3) |
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7.3 Making and Placing Concrete |
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199 | (4) |
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203 | (1) |
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203 | (7) |
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7.6 Metals in Construction |
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210 | (11) |
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PART THREE Wood Light Frame House Construction |
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221 | (390) |
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Chapter 8 Rough Site Work |
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223 | (22) |
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8.1 Design Considerations |
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224 | (1) |
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8.2 Organizing the Site for Construction |
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225 | (1) |
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227 | (2) |
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229 | (5) |
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8.6 Surface Water Drainage |
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234 | (2) |
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236 | (9) |
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245 | (30) |
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246 | (1) |
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9.2 Foundation Settlement |
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246 | (1) |
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247 | (1) |
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9.4 Designing Foundations |
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248 | (3) |
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251 | (2) |
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9.6 Concrete Foundation Walls |
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253 | (3) |
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9.7 Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls |
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256 | (2) |
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9.8 Concrete Slab Foundations |
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258 | (6) |
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264 | (1) |
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9.10 Precast Concrete Foundations |
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264 | (1) |
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265 | (1) |
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9.12 Anchor Bolts and Hold-Downs |
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265 | (2) |
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9.13 Drainage and Waterproofing |
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267 | (1) |
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9.14 Foundation Insulation |
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268 | (2) |
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270 | (1) |
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9.16 Foundation Design and the Building Codes |
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271 | (4) |
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Chapter 10 Floor and Wall Framing |
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275 | (32) |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (2) |
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279 | (28) |
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307 | (30) |
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308 | (1) |
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11.2 Roof Types and Parts |
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309 | (2) |
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311 | (16) |
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11.4 Wood Framing and the Building Codes |
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327 | (5) |
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11.5 The Uniqueness of Wood Light Frame Construction |
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332 | (5) |
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Chapter 12 Finishing the Roof |
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337 | (32) |
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12.1 Preparation for Roofing |
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338 | (1) |
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338 | (2) |
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340 | (10) |
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350 | (8) |
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358 | (1) |
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358 | (4) |
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12.7 Roofing and the Building Codes |
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362 | (7) |
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Chapter 13 Windows and Exterior Doors |
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369 | (24) |
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370 | (9) |
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379 | (14) |
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Chapter 14 Finishing the Exterior Walls |
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393 | (26) |
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14.1 The Weather Barrier Membrane |
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395 | (1) |
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396 | (1) |
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396 | (9) |
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14.4 Exterior Paints and Coatings |
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405 | (7) |
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14.5 Ladders and Scaffolds |
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412 | (7) |
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419 | (20) |
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420 | (4) |
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424 | (1) |
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425 | (3) |
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428 | (1) |
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15.6 Other Piping Systems |
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429 | (10) |
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Chapter 16 Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation |
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439 | (28) |
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440 | (2) |
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442 | (5) |
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16.3 Radiant Panel Systems |
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447 | (6) |
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16.4 Other Hydronic Heating Systems |
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453 | (1) |
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16.5 Mini-Split Heat Pumps |
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453 | (1) |
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16.6 Local Source Heaters and Air-Conditioners |
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454 | (4) |
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458 | (1) |
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16.8 Finishing the HVAC System |
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16.9 Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems and the Building Codes |
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460 | (7) |
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Chapter 17 Fireplaces and Stoves |
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467 | (26) |
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17.1 Selecting a Fireplace or Stove |
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468 | (2) |
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17.2 Planning for Fireplace or Stove Construction |
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470 | (1) |
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17.3 The Masonry Fireplace |
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470 | (9) |
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479 | (2) |
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17.5 Factory-Built Fireplaces |
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481 | (3) |
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484 | (1) |
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17.7 Fireplaces and Stoves and the Building Codes |
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485 | (8) |
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Chapter 18 Electrical Wiring |
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493 | (20) |
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494 | (5) |
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18.2 Electrical System Design |
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499 | (4) |
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18.3 Rough-in Electrical Installation |
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503 | (2) |
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18.4 Finish Electrical Work |
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505 | (1) |
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18.5 Electrical Wiring and the Building Codes |
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506 | (1) |
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506 | (7) |
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Chapter 19 Thermal Insulation, Air- and Vapor-Control |
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513 | (30) |
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19.1 The Thermal Envelope and Its Components |
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515 | (5) |
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19.2 Thermal Insulation Materials |
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520 | (5) |
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19.3 How Much Insulation? |
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525 | (2) |
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19.4 Installation of Insulation |
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527 | (1) |
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19.5 Control of Water Vapor |
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528 | (2) |
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19.6 Ventilation of Cavities |
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530 | (4) |
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19.7 Control of Air Infiltration |
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534 | (9) |
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Chapter 20 Interior Surfaces |
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543 | (24) |
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20.1 Wall and Ceiling Finish |
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544 | (8) |
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552 | (15) |
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Chapter 21 Finishing the Interior |
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567 | (24) |
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568 | (3) |
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571 | (8) |
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21.3 Finish Carpentry and Trim |
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581 | (10) |
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Chapter 22 Finish Sitework |
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591 | (20) |
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592 | (2) |
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594 | (5) |
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22.3 Porches, Decks, and Structures |
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599 | (1) |
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600 | (1) |
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601 | (3) |
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604 | (1) |
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604 | (1) |
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605 | (6) |
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PART FOUR Alternative Construction Systems |
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Chapter 23 Panelized and Prefabricated Off-Site Construction |
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23.1 The Concept of Off-Site Construction |
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614 | (1) |
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23.2 Types of Construction Systems |
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614 | (2) |
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23.3 Framed Panel Systems |
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616 | (2) |
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23.4 Structural Insulated Panels |
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618 | (10) |
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23.5 Prefabricated (Factory-Built) House Construction |
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628 | (13) |
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Chapter 24 Timber Frame Construction |
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641 | (20) |
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24.1 The Uniqueness of the Timber Frame |
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643 | (4) |
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24.2 Materials and Structure of the Timber Frame |
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647 | (3) |
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24.3 Building a Timber Frame House |
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650 | (3) |
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24.4 Timber Framing and the Building Codes |
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653 | (8) |
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Chapter 25 Loadbearing Masonry and Concrete Construction |
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661 | (18) |
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662 | (6) |
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25.2 Insulating Concrete Forms |
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668 | (11) |
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Chapter 26 Light-Gauge Steel Construction |
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679 | (18) |
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26.1 Light-Gauge Steel Frame Construction |
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680 | (10) |
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26.2 Hybrid Uses of Light-Gauge Steel |
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690 | (1) |
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26.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Light-Gauge Steel Framing |
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Chapter 27 Low-Tech, Low-Energy Construction |
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697 | (28) |
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27.1 Earthen Construction |
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698 | (8) |
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27.2 Stacked Log Construction |
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706 | (6) |
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27.3 Straw Bale Construction |
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712 | (13) |
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PART FIVE MllLTIfamily building Construction |
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725 | (42) |
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Chapter 28 Multifamily Construction Systems |
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727 | (40) |
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728 | (3) |
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28.2 Special Considerations |
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731 | (1) |
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737 | (12) |
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28.5 Acoustical Separation |
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749 | (3) |
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752 | (2) |
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754 | (2) |
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756 | (1) |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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