Fundamentals of Residential Construction

The leading guide to professional home construction, updated and expanded Fundamentals of Residential Construction is the definitive guide to single family and multifamily home building that details every step of the construction process. From siting and foundations to finishing details, this book provides a complete walk–through of professional home construction. Over 1,200 drawings and photographs animate the textbook, while interactive supplementary online resources help facilitate an understanding of the material. This fourth edition accommodates the latest developments in materials and methods, including new coverage of sustainable building and energy efficiency, multifamily construction, prefabricated building components, and CAD/BIM planning tools in residential construction. Authoritative coverage of wood light–frame construction, building systems, industrialized fabrication, insulating concrete forms, light–gauge steel and masonry construction, multi–family buildings, and more provides a solid foundation in residential construction methods, tools, and processes. Building a home requires a deeply integrated understanding of materials, structures, codes, and management procedures. Because the process involves such a broad array of considerations and challenges, construction professionals must regularly draw on a clear body of knowledge to keep a project running smoothly. This book helps you lay the groundwork of expertise required to successfully complete a residential project.           Learn the advantages and disadvantages of common materials and systems           Understand site preparation, foundations, and framing           Delve into the details of roofing, finishing, and energy efficiency           Understand heating/cooling, plumbing, and electrical options           Examine the latest codes, costs, and management best practices Designing and constructing a home presents a unique project dynamic; people?s homes are their sanctuaries, where they make the memories of a lifetime. They must be designed to be lived in, not simply used. Lifetime costs play a major role in decision–making, materials must be carefully chosen and sourced, and spaces must be structured to be efficient yet enjoyable. Fundamentals of Residential Construction shows you how to bring it all together to turn a project into a family?s cherished home.  INDICE: Preface xi .Acknowledgments xiii .Part One Context for Building 1 .Chapter 1 The Context for Residential Construction 3 .1.1 History 4 .1.2 A Culture of Building 6 .1.3 Construction Systems 9 .1.4 Types of Residential Development 11 .1.5 Zoning Ordinances, Building Codes, and Other Legal Constraints 17 .1.6 Building Costs and Financing 19 .1.7 Building a House: The Typical Process 22 .1.8 MasterFormat 26 .Chapter 2 Sustainability Aspects of Construction 31 .2.1 Why Sustainability Matters for Buildings 32 .2.2 Environmental Responsibility: Building Green 35 .2.3 Comprehensive Certification Systems 45 .Chapter 3 The Construction Community: Builders, Contractors, and Developers 51 .3.1 History 52 .3.2 Builders and Contractors 54 .3.3 Obtaining Work 58 .3.4 The Residential Developer 60 .3.5 Training the Construction Community 67 .3.6 Green Builders, Contractors, Remodelers, and Developers 68 .3.7 Tools of the Trade 70 .3.8 Safety 72 .Chapter 4 The Design Community 77 .4.1 History 78 .4.2 Residential Designers 79 .4.3 Consultants 81 .4.4 The Design Process 84 .4.5 Design Sources 89 .4.6 Communication between Designer and Builder 91 .4.7 Green Designers 94 .Part Two Materials 97 .Chapter 5 Wood and Wood Products 99 .5.1 Trees 100 .5.2 Lumber 104 .5.3 Wood Products 114 .5.4 Chemical Treatment 127 .5.5 Wood Fasteners 128 .5.6 Wood–Manufactured Building Components 134 .5.7 Types of Wood Construction 134 .Chapter 6 Masonry 141 .6.1 History 142 .6.2 Mortar 145 .6.3 Concrete Masonry 146 .6.4 Brick Masonry 156 .6.5 Stone Masonry 168 .6.6 Other Types of Masonry Units 172 .6.7 Special Problems of Masonry Construction 173 .Chapter 7 Concrete 179 .7.1 History 180 .7.2 Cement and Concrete 181 .7.3 Making and Placing Concrete 184 .7.4 Formwork 188 .7.5 Reinforcing 188 .7.6 ACI 301 195 .Part Three Wood Light Frame House Construction 199 .Chapter 8 Rough Site Work 201 .8.1 Design Considerations 202 .8.2 Organizing the Site for Construction 203 .8.3 Site Preparation 203 .8.4 Excavation 205 .8.5 Site Utilities 206 .8.6 Surface Water Drainage 211 .8.7 Grading 214 .Chapter 9 Foundations 221 .9.1 Foundation Loads 222 .9.2 Foundation Settlement 222 .9.3 Soils 223 .9.4 Designing Foundations 224 .9.5 Footings 226 .9.6 Concrete Foundation Walls 229 .9.7 Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls 232 .9.8 Concrete Slab Foundations 233 .9.9 Wood Foundations 240 .9.10 Precast Concrete Foundations 240 .9.11 Pier Foundations 240 .9.12 Anchor Bolts and Hold–Downs 241 .9.13 Drainage and Waterproofing 241 .9.14 Foundation Insulation 244 .9.15 Backfilling 246 .9.16 Foundation Design and the  Building Codes 247 .Chapter 10 Floor and Wall Framing 251 .10.1 History 252 .10.2 The Platform Frame 253 .10.3 Building the Frame 255 .Chapter 11 Roof Framing 281 .11.1 History 282 .11.2 Roof Types and Parts 283 .11.3 Building the Roof 285 .11.4 Wood Framing and the Building Codes 301 .11.5 The Uniqueness of Wood Light Frame Construction 303 .Chapter 12 Finishing the Roof 309 .12.1 Preparation for Roofing 310 .12.2 Roof Slope 312 .12.3 Steep Roofs 313 .12.4 Low–Slope Roofs 326 .12.5 Roof Edge Details 331 .12.6 Roof Drainage 334 .12.7 Roofing and the Building Codes 336 .Chapter 13 Windows and Exterior Doors 341 .13.1 Windows 342 .13.2 Exterior Doors 354 .Chapter 14 Finishing the Exterior Walls 363 .14.1 The Weather Barrier Membrane 365 .14.2 Exterior Trim 366 .14.3 Siding 366 .14.4 Exterior Paints and Coatings 375 .14.5 Ladders and Scaffolds 382 .Chapter 15 Plumbing 389 .15.1 Plumbing Basics 390 .15.2 Planning for Pipes 394 .15.3 Rough–in Plumbing 395 .15.4 Finish Plumbing 398 .15.5 Plumbing Codes 398 .15.6 Other Piping Systems 399 .Chapter 16 Heating and Cooling 407 .16.1 Choosing a System 408 .16.2 Forced–Air Systems 410 .16.3 Radiant Panel Systems 416 .16.4 Other Hydronic Heating Systems 420 .16.5 Ductless, Mini–Split Heat Pumps 421 .16.6 Local Source Heaters 421 .16.7 Finishing a Heating/Cooling System 425 .16.8 Heating and Cooling Systems and the Building Codes 426 .Chapter 17 Fireplaces and Stoves 431 .17.1 Selecting a Fireplace 433 .17.2 Planning for Fireplace Construction 434 .17.3 The Masonry Fireplace 434 .17.4 Masonry Heaters 444 .17.5 Factory–Built Fireplaces 444 .17.6 Freestanding Stoves 448 .17.7 Fireplaces and the Building Codes 449 .Chapter 18 Electrical Wiring 455 .18.1 Wiring Basics 456 .18.2 Electrical System Design 461 .18.3 Rough–in Electrical Installation 464 .18.4 Finish Electrical Work 466 .18.5 Electrical Wiring and the Building Codes 467 .18.6 Low–Voltage Wiring 467 .Chapter 19 Thermal Insulation 471 .19.1 The Thermal Envelope and Its Components 473 .19.2 Thermal Insulation Materials 478 .19.3 How Much Insulation? 482 .19.4 Installation of Insulation 483 .19.5 Control of Water Vapor 485 .19.6 Ventilation of Cavities 487 .19.7 Control of Air Infiltration 491 .Chapter 20 Interior Surfaces 497 .20.1 Wall and Ceiling Finish 498 .20.2 Finish Flooring 505 .Chapter 21 Finishing the Interior 517 .21.1 Interior Doors 518 .21.2 Cabinets 521 .21.3 Finish Carpentry and Trim 528 .21.4 Paints and Coatings 535 .Chapter 22 Finish Sitework 541 .22.1 Paving Systems 542 .22.2 Level Changes 545 .22.3 Porches and Decks 549 .22.4 Finish Grading 550 .22.5 Fencing 551 .22.6 Outdoor Lighting 553 .22.7 Irrigation 554 .22.8 Planting 555 .Part Four Alternative Construction Systems 559 .Chapter 23 Panelized and Prefabricated Construction 561 .23.1 The Concept of Prefabricated and Panelized Construction 563 .23.2 Types of Panels 563 .23.3 Framed Panel Systems 565 .23.4 Structural Insulated Panels 568 .23.5 Prefabricated (Factory–Built) House Construction 580 .Chapter 24 Timber Frame Construction 587 .24.1 The Uniqueness of the Timber Frame 589 .24.2 Materials and Structure of the Timber Frame 592 .24.3 Building a Timber Frame House 594 .24.4 Timber Framing and the Building Codes 597 .Chapter 25 Loadbearing Masonry and Concrete Construction 603 .25.1 Loadbearing Masonry 604 .25.2 Insulating Concrete Forms 610 .Chapter 26 Light–Gauge Steel Construction 621 .26.1 Light–Gauge Steel Frame Construction 622 .Chapter 27 Low–Tech, Low–Energy Construction 637 .27.1 Earthen Construction 638 .27.2 Stacked Log Construction 646 .27.3 Straw Bale Construction 651 .Part Five Multifamily Building Construction 665 .Chapter 28 Multifamily Construction Systems 667 .28.1 History 668 .28.2 Special Issues 671 .28.3 Foundations 671 .28.4 Framing 680 .28.5 Acoustical Separation 687 .28.6 Fire Protection 690 .28.7 Systems 692 .28.8 Accessibility 694 .28.9 Site Management 695 .Glossary 703 .Index 727

• ISBN: 978-1-118-97799-6
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 752
• Fecha Publicación: 22/03/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés