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This revised edition of Residential Construction and Kitchen & Bath Systems combines the thorough guides to typical North American building systems for homes for the kitchen and bath industry into one comprehensive, expanded volume, completely updated and revised throughout. Learning to "read a house" is an essential skill for anyone in the kitchen and bath field. This book provides clear, concise explanations of the home s structural systems and components, including the inner workings of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
List of contents
PREFACE xv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xvii
CHAPTER 1 THE BUILDING TEAM 1
Generalist Designers 2
Builders and Installers 3
Summary 4
Chapter Review 4
CHAPTER 2 CODES AND PERMITS 5
Building Codes 5
Permits and Inspections 8
Summary 9
Chapter Review 9
CHAPTER 3 DESIGNING HEALTHY HOUSES 11
Airborne Hazards 11
Other Hazards 14
A Positive Approach to Design 15
Summary 16
Chapter Review 16
CHAPTER 4 MAXIMIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY 17
An Energy-Conserving Building Envelope 18
Summary 23
Chapter Review 23
CHAPTER 5 USING NATURAL ENERGIES 25
Home Heating with the Sun 25
Summary 31
Chapter Review 32
CHAPTER 6 FOUNDATIONS 33
How Deep a Foundation? 33
Types of Foundations 34
Foundation Materials 37
Summary 39
Chapter Review 39
CHAPTER 7 FLOORS 41
Wood-framed Floors 41
Lightweight Steel-framed Floors 48
Trussed Joists 48
Remodeling Existing Wood Floors 49
Concrete Floors 52
Subfloors and Underlayments 55
Summary 57
Chapter Review 57
CHAPTER 8 EXTERIOR WALLS 59
Wall Framing Systems 59
Concrete and Masonry Walls 66
Exterior Wall Finishes 68
Exterior Trim 72
Summary 76
Chapter Review 76
CHAPTER 9 DOORS AND WINDOWS 77
Door Types 77
Door Styles 79
Relocating Doorways 81
Door Hardware 81
Window Types 83
Window Sash and Frame Materials 86
Glazing Choices 86
Summary 89
Chapter Review 90
CHAPTER 10 ROOFS 91
Roof Forms 91
Roof Framing Systems 92
Roof Sheathing Materials 98
Insulation and Moisture Control 98
Roofing Materials 99
Roof Edges 103
Summary 103
Chapter Review 104
CHAPTER 11 INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS 105
Partitions 105
Special Framing 109
Ceiling Structures 112
Modifying Existing Walls and Ceilings 114
Summary 116
Chapter Review 116
CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR SURFACES 117
Beneath the Skin 117
Floor Finish Materials 123
Wall and Ceiling Finish Materials 127
Trimming the Interior 131
Summary 133
Chapter Review 134
CHAPTER 13 HEATING SYSTEMS 135
Comfort and Heat 135
Heating Fuels 137
Forced Air Heating Systems 139
Hydronic Heating Systems 142
Electric Heating Systems 145
Active Solar Heating Systems 146
All-in-One Heating Systems 147
Summary 149
Chapter Review 149
CHAPTER 14 COOLING SYSTEMS 151
Cooling Naturally 151
Cooling with Fans 153
Evaporative Cooling 155
Refrigerated Cooling 157
Systems that Provide Heating and Cooling 159
Summary 161
Chapter Review 161
CHAPTER 15 MAINTAINING HEALTHY INDOOR AIR 163
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution 164
Fresh Air through Ventilation 166
Ventilating Room by Room 166
Whole-House Ventilation Systems 172
Summary 175
Chapter Review 175
CHAPTER 16 HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY 177
Sources of Household Water 177
Distribution Systems 179
Water Supply
About the author
Jerry Germer is an author and architect who specializes in residential design.
Summary
This revised edition of Residential Construction and Kitchen & Bath Systems combines the thorough guides to typical North American building systems for homes for the kitchen and bath industry into one comprehensive, expanded volume, completely updated and revised throughout. Learning to "read a house" is an essential skill for anyone in the kitchen and bath field. This book provides clear, concise explanations of the home's structural systems and components, including the inner workings of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
