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Record Nr.

UNINA9910783518103321

Titolo

Complete building construction [[electronic resource] /] / Mark Miller, Rex Miller, Eugene Leger

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley, c2004

ISBN

1-280-27867-6

9786610278671

0-7645-7879-0

Edizione

[5th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (720 p.)

Collana

Audel Technical Trades Series ; ; v.21

Altri autori (Persone)

MillerMark R

MillerRex <1929->

LegerEugene (Eugene H.)

PhelpsJohn <1932->

Disciplina

690

Soggetti

Building

Architecture

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Updated ed. of: Complete building construction / edited by John Phelps. 2nd ed. c1986.

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Location of structure on site -- Concrete -- Foundations -- Finishing and curing concrete -- Conrete block -- Chimneys and fireplaces -- Woods used in construction -- Framing lumber -- Girders and engineered lumber -- Floor framing -- Outer wall framing -- Roof framing -- Roofing -- Cornice construction -- Sheathing and siding -- Windows -- Insulation -- Interior walls and ceilings -- Stairs -- Flooring -- Doors -- Ceramic tile -- Attic ventilation -- Radon.

Sommario/riassunto

You can build on this foundationWhether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning a home addition, you need to know the latest about materials, methods, and more. From locating the structure on the site to installing roof shingles, this book helps you make responsible decisions about every stage of building construction. Fully updated with information about available resources, new materials, and recent code changes, it helps you build cost-effective, energy-efficient structures with confidence.* Understand how different types of lots,



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