Fundamentals of residential construction

Allen, E.

Fundamentals of residential construction - New York Wiley 2002 - x, 577p. ill 2002

An American text which offers a comprehensive presentation of today's residential construction systems, from foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, including mechanical and electrical systems. Includes drawings and extensive photographic illustrations. Emphasises wood light frame construction, widely used in North America, but also covers industrialised systems of construction and alternative residential construction systems.

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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
WOOD LIGHT FRAME CONSTRUCTION
TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION
PANELISED CONSTRUCTION
ARCHITECTURE
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING ELEMENTS-WALLS
MASONRY
CONCRETE
FRAMING
ROOF
ELECTRICAL WIRING
PLUMBING
HEATING
COOLING
THERMAL INSULATION
FIREPLACES
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING ELEMENTS-FOUNDATIONS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS

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