Concrete Systems for Homes and Low Rise Construction provides expert, straightforward answers on concrete systems.

Features:

• Properties and advantages
• Logistics of construction
• Connections to other concrete systems
• Materials and labor costs of installation
• Code and regulatory issues
• Technical and testing information

Contents

General

• Why Concrete
• What's Available
• Materials
• Background for Evaluating Concrete Products

Wall Systems

• Background on Concrete Wall Systems
• Concrete Masonry Walls
• Insulating Concrete Form Walls
• Precast Concrete Walls
• Removable Form Walls
• Tilt-Up Walls
• Autoclaved, Aerated Concrete Walls
• Developments in Concrete Walls

Floor and Roof Systems

• Background on Concrete Floor and Roof Systems
• Composite Steel Joist Floors and Roofs
• Insulating Concrete Form Floors and Roofs
• Precast Plank Floors and Roofs
• Removable Form Floors and Roofs
• Autoclaved, Aerated Concrete Floors and Roofs
• Developments in Concrete Floors and Roofs

Exterior Finish Products

• Background on Exterior Finish Products
• Stucco
• Concrete Brick
• Fiber-Cement Siding
• Manufactured Stone
• Concrete Roof Tile
• Developments in Exterior Finish Products

Landscape Products

• Background on Landscape Products
• Concrete Pavers
• Flatwork
• Segmental Retaining Walls
• Developments in Landscape Products

Decorative Concrete

• Background on Decorative Concrete
• Countertops
• Decorative Floors and Flatwork
• Developments in Decorative Concrete

Index

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