Whether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning a
home addition, you need to know the latest about materials,
methods, and more. From locating the structure on the site to
installing roof shingles, this book helps you make responsible
decisions about every stage of building construction. Fully updated
with information about available resources, new materials, and
recent code changes, it helps you build cost-effective,
energy-efficient structures with confidence.

Understand how different types of lots, covenants, and zoning
will affect structure placement
Consider the Air Freezing Index and Degree Days when planning
foundations
Look at the pros and cons of welded wire fabric in concrete
work
Explore low-E window glass, heat mirror, and switchable
glazings
Find out what insulation and ventilation procedures are most
effective
Learn about the properties of Gypsonite(TM) and FiberBond(TM) in
interior construction
Handle the radon hazard and other environmental issues

Auteur

Rex Miller was a Professor of Industrial Technology at The
State University of New York, College at Buffalo for more than 35
years. He has taught on the technical school, high school, and
college level for more than 40 years. He is the author or coauthor
of more than 100 textbooks ranging from electronics through
carpentry and sheet metal work. He has contributed more than 50
magazine articles over the years to technical publications. He is
also the author of seven civil war regimental histories.

Mark Richard Miller finished his B.S. degree in New York
and moved on to Ball State University, where he obtained the
Masters degree. He went to work in San Antonio. He taught high
school and went to graduate school in College Station, Texas, where
he finished the Doctorate. He took a position at Texas A&M
University in Kingsville, Texas, where he now teaches in the
Industrial Technology Department as a Professor and Department
Chairman. He has coauthored 19 books and contributed many articles
to technical magazines. His hobbies include refinishing a 1970
Plymouth Super Bird and a 1971 Road-Runner.

Eugene Leger is a long-time professional tradesman who
specialized in building design and construction methods.

Résumé
You can build on this foundation

Whether construction is your livelihood or you're just planning a home addition, you need to know the latest about materials, methods, and more. From locating the structure on the site to installing roof shingles, this book helps you make responsible decisions about every stage of building construction. Fully updated with information about available resources, new materials, and recent code changes, it helps you build cost-effective, energy-efficient structures with confidence.

Understand how different types of lots, covenants, and zoning will affect structure placement
Consider the Air Freezing Index and Degree Days when planning foundations
Look at the pros and cons of welded wire fabric in concrete work
Explore low-E window glass, heat mirror, and switchable glazings
Find out what insulation and ventilation procedures are most effective
Learn about the properties of Gypsonite(TM) and FiberBond(TM) in interior construction
Handle the radon hazard and other environmental issues

Contenu
Acknowledgments. About the Authors.

Preface.

Chapter 1: Location of Structure on Site.

Chapter 2: Concrete.

Chapter 3: Foundations.

Chapter 4: Finishing and Curing Concrete.

Chapter 5: Concrete Block.

Chapter 6: Chimneys and Fireplaces.

Chapter 7: Woods Used in Construction.

Chapter 8: Framing Lumber.

Chapter 9: Girders and Engineered Lumber.

Chapter 10: Floor Framing.