Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction covers the real-world challenges of material selection and installation so designers, contractors, and building owners can make informed decisions for all major building components.

Features:

• More than 200 photos and illustrations of critical residential construction details
• Installation tips and cautions that help prevent costly product failures
• Descriptions of the latest composites and synthetics that are changing the way we build
• Easy-to-use charts for making quick product comparisons
• An authoritative guide to indoor air quality and healthy house construction

Contents

Exterior Finish

• Rain-Screen Principl.
• Sheathing Wrap
• Flashing Membranes
• Wall Flashing
• Wood Sidings
• Wood Shingles and Shakes
• Fiber-Cement Siding
• Vinyl Siding
• Stucco
• Wood and Composite Trim
• Trim Details
• Caulks and Sealants
• Exterior Adhesives
• Exterior Wood Finishes

Roofing

• Asphalt Shingles
• Clay, Concrete, and Composite Tile
• Metal Roofing
• Modular Shingles
• Wood Shakes and Shingles
• Low-Slope Roofing
• Walkable Roofing Membranes
• Roof Ventilation

Windows and Doors

• Window Types
• Window Materials and Construction
• Window Energy Efficiency
• Window Flashing
• Skylights
• Exterior Doors

Decks and Porches

• Framing Materials
• Decking Materials
• Fasteners
• Construction Details
• Rooftop Decks
• Covered and Screened Porches
• Finishes for Decking

Interior Finish

• Drywall
• Wood Floors
• Resilient Flooring
• Laminate Flooring
• Carpeting
• Interior Trim
• Interior Doors
• Stains and Clear Finishes
• Sound Control
• Lighting

Kitchen and Bath

• Kitchen Design Basics.
• Bathroom Design Basics.
• Kitchen and Bath Flooring.
• Ceramic and Stone Tile.
• Kitchen Cabinets.
• Countertops.
• Plumbing Fixtures.
• Kitchen and Bath Ventilation

Indoor Air Quality

• Overview.
• Whole-House Ventilation Strategies.
• Air Cleaning Strategies.
• Common Indoor Pollutants and Sources

Index

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