Wood-Frame House Construction (eBook)

Gerald E. Sherwood, Robert C. Stroh (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2012
272 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-15628-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Completely revised, updated edition of popular U.S. Government manual. Expert advice on site selection, design, excavation, materials, framing, roofing, plumbing, insulation — every step of construction process. Nearly 200 illustrations. Bibliography.

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First published in 1955 as U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook No. 73, this highly popular guide presents sound, time-tested principles for wood-frame house construction, complete with expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. For this edition, it has been completely revised and updated to incorporate advances in home building brought about by the availability of new materials, use of more manufactured components, and changes in construction techniques. Chapter 1 covers the preliminaries that should be considered or dealt with before beginning construction ― financial planning, site selection, design, etc.Chapters 2–4 discuss laying the groundwork (including foundations, footings, and retaining walls), framing and closing in ― describing each step in the order it is usually completed. Chapters 5–7 describe later tasks that don't necessarily have to be done in the order they are presented. Topics include porches, decks, interior wall framing, plumbing, heating and electric installation, flooring, interior finishes, cabinets, and more. Chapter 8 covers special topics often associated with wood-frame construction: protection against decay and termites, energy conservation, all-weather construction, maintenance and repair, and other matters. Technical notes, an annotated list of suggestions for additional reading, and a glossary round out the book. Clear, thorough, and easy to follow, with nearly 200 helpful illustrations, Wood-Frame House Construction offers a detailed, informative guide to construction techniques invaluable for the do-it-yourselfer or as a review for the professional.

Inhalt

PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1-Before construction starts Regulation Financial planning Site selection House design Selecting materials Labor-saving techniques Materials delivery Effience use of materials Energy conservation Protection of materials Subcontracting Schedule of activityChapter 2-Laying the groundwork Site preparation Excavation and footings Foundation Basement floor and crawl space Other features Concrete floor slabs on ground Retaining wallsChapter 3-Framing and closing in Recommended nailing practices Floor framing Stairways Floor sheathing Exterior wall framing Exterior wall sheathing Ceiling and roof framing Roof sheathing Roof coverings SkylightsChapter 4-Completing the shell Flashing and other sheet-metal work Attic ventilation Windows and exterior doors Exterior covering materials Exterior covering installation Exterior trimChapter 5-Specialty features "Fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys" Garages and carports Porches and decks Driveways and walkwaysChapter 6-Working inside Interior wall framing "Plumbing, heating, and electrical installation" Insulation and vapor retarders Interior wall and ceiling finishing Wood flooring Other floor coverings Interior doorsChapter 7-Finishing touches Interior trim Cabinets and other millwork "Finishes for interior walls, ceilings, and trim" Finishes for floors Finishes for exterior surfaces Maintenance of finishesChapter 8-Special topics Protection against decay and termites Energy conservation Noise control "Wind, snow, and seismic loads" All-weather construction Maintenance and repairTechnical notes Concrete Heat flow and insulation Lumber grades Design values for visually graded structural lumber Plywood markings Finishing pressure-treated wood Nailing schedules Square cornersSelected BibliographyGlossary of housing termsIndex

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.6.2012
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Crafts: Building & Construction
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 210 x 210 mm
• Gewicht: 794 g
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Hausbau / Einrichten / Renovieren
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself
• Schlagworte: do it yourself house construction • Dover • easy to build houses • simple house construction • wooden house plans
• ISBN-10: 0-486-15628-1 / 0486156281
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-15628-6 / 9780486156286