Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction: Materials, Finishes, and DetailsISBN: 978-0-471-64836-9
Hardcover
320 pages
November 2005
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Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
Chapter 1 Exterior Finish 1
Rain-Screen Principle 2
Sheathing Wrap 3
Flashing Membranes 5
Wall Flashing 6
Wood Sidings 9
Wood Shingles and Shakes 15
Fiber-Cement Siding 19
Vinyl Siding 21
Stucco 24
Wood and Composite Trim 29
Trim Details 36
Caulks and Sealants 37
Exterior Adhesives 40
Exterior Wood Finishes 42
Resources 47
Chapter 2 Roofing 51
Asphalt Shingles 51
Clay, Concrete, and Composite Tile 62
Metal Roofing 74
Modular Shingles 80
Wood Shakes and Shingles 85
Low-Slope Roofing 94
Walkable Roofing Membranes 96
Roof Ventilation 97
Resources 101
Chapter 3 Windows and Doors 103
Window Types 103
Window Materials and Construction 105
Window Energy Efficiency 112
Window Flashing 119
Skylights 123
Exterior Doors 127
Resources 132
Chapter 4 Decks and Porches 135
Framing Materials 135
Decking Materials 137
Fasteners 141
Construction Details 144
Rooftop Decks 150
Covered and Screened Porches 151
Finishes for Decking 154
Resources 156
Chapter 5 Interior Finish 159
Drywall 159
Wood Floors 164
Resilient Flooring 176
Laminate Flooring 179
Carpeting 180
Interior Trim 183
Interior Doors 186
Stains and Clear Finishes 188
Sound Control 188
Lighting 194
Resources 206
Chapter 6 Kitchen and Bath 209
Kitchen Design Basics 209
Bathroom Design Basics 217
Kitchen and Bath Flooring 223
Ceramic and Stone Tile 227
Kitchen Cabinets 244
Countertops 247
Plumbing Fixtures 251
Kitchen and Bath Ventilation 261
Resources 264
Chapter 7 Indoor Air Quality 267
Overview 267
Whole-House Ventilation Strategies 270
Air Cleaning Strategies 277
Common Indoor Pollutants and Sources 281
Resources 297
Index 299
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