Residential Construction Details: A Visual Guide to Construction Detailing

Residential Construction Details is explores a range of residential construction methods, based on US standards. The book is packed full of over 150 construction details in 2D, and 140 construction details in 3D.

We look at the principles behind construction detailing, and delve deep into each area of the building to make sure you have a full understanding of construction design.

Foundations

• slab on grade
• pier and grade beam systems
• foundation walls

Crawl Spaces

• unvented crawl spaces
• vented crawl spaces

Basements

• waterproofing
• structure - cmu and concrete construction
• insulating basements

Floors

• joist floor systems
• girder floor systems

Walls

• wall construction
• siding
• insulation
• windows
• door thresholds

Roofs

• roof construction
• roof finishes
• roof ventilation
• roof insulation

Who is the book for?

Students looking to increase their knowledge of construction.

Graduates use the book to take out into the workplace and use as a reference.

Professionals use the book as a reference book and foundation for their construction libraries.

The book is also highly recommended by many tutors, lecturers and professors who teach construction at colleges and universities around the globe.

Author: Emma Walshaw
Publisher: First in Architecture
Published: 01/01/2021
Pages: 308
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9781916334335

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