Audel Complete Building Construction (Audel Technical Trades Series)
by Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller, Eugene Leger
Category: Technology & Engineering

You can build on this foundation Whether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning ahome addition, you need to know the latest about materials,methods, and more. From locating the structure on the site toinstalling roof shingles, this book helps you make responsibledecisions about every stage of building construction. Fully updatedwith information about available resources, new materials, andrecent code changes, it helps you build cost-effective,energy-efficient structures with confidence. * Understand how different types of lots, covenants, and zoningwill affect structure placement * Consider the Air Freezing Index and Degree Days when planningfoundations * Look at the pros and cons of welded wire fabric in concretework * Explore low-E window glass, heat mirror, and switchableglazings * Find out what insulation and ventilation procedures are mosteffective * Learn about the properties of Gypsonite(TM) and FiberBond(TM) ininterior construction * Handle the radon hazard and other environmental issues