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<p>Preface to the Fifth Edition xi</p> <p>How to Use This Book xiii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xvii</p> <p><b>Part One Context for Building 1</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1 The Context for Residential Construction 3</b></p> <p>1.1 History 4</p> <p>1.2 A Culture of Building 7</p> <p>1.3 Construction Systems 10</p> <p>1.4 Types of Residential Development 12</p> <p>1.5 Zoning Ordinances, Building Codes, and Other Legal Constraints 19</p> <p>1.6 Building Costs and Financing 21</p> <p>1.7 Building a House: The Typical Process 24</p> <p>1.8 MasterFormat 29</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Sustainability Aspects of Construction 35</b></p> <p>2.1 Why Sustainability Matters for Buildings 36</p> <p>2.2 Environmental Responsibility: Building Green 39</p> <p>2.3 Comprehensive Certification Systems 49</p> <p>2.4 Resiliency 49</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 The Construction Community: Builders, Contractors, and Developers 57</b></p> <p>3.1 History 58</p> <p>3.2 Builders and Contractors 60</p> <p>3.3 Obtaining Work 65</p> <p>3.4 The Residential Developer 67</p> <p>3.5 Green Builders, Contractors, Remodelers, and Developers 72</p> <p>3.6 Training the Construction Community 73</p> <p>3.7 Tools of the Trade 74</p> <p>3.8 Safety 77</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 The Design Community: Architects, Designers, and Consultants 83</b></p> <p>4.1 History 84</p> <p>4.2 Residential Designers 84</p> <p>4.3 Consultants 87</p> <p>4.4 The Design Process 90</p> <p>4.5 Design Sources 95</p> <p>4.6 Communication between Designer and Builder 98</p> <p>4.7 High- Performance House Designers 101</p> <p><b>Part Two Materials 105</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Wood, Wood Products, and Plastics 107</b></p> <p>5.1 Building with Wood 108</p> <p>5.2 Lumber 110</p> <p>5.3 Wood Products 122</p> <p>5.4 Protection and Treatment 135</p> <p>5.5 Wood Fasteners 137</p> <p>5.6 Wood- Based Building Components 143</p> <p>5.7 Types of Wood Construction 143</p> <p>5.8 Plastics in Construction 145</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Masonry 155</b></p> <p>6.1 Building with Stone 156</p> <p>6.2 Mortar 158</p> <p>6.3 Concrete Masonry 160</p> <p>6.4 Brick Masonry 170</p> <p>6.5 Stone Masonry 180</p> <p>6.6 Other Types of Masonry Units 186</p> <p>6.7 Special Considerations for Masonry Construction 187</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Concrete and Metals 193</b></p> <p>7.1 Building with Concrete and Metals 194</p> <p>7.2 Cement and Concrete 196</p> <p>7.3 Making and Placing Concrete 199</p> <p>7.4 Formwork 203</p> <p>7.5 Reinforcing 203</p> <p>7.6 Metals in Construction 210</p> <p><b>Part Three Wood Light Frame House Construction 221</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 8 Rough Site Work 223</b></p> <p>8.1 Design Considerations 224</p> <p>8.2 Organizing the Site for Construction 225</p> <p>8.3 Site Preparation 225</p> <p>8.4 Excavation 227</p> <p>8.5 Site Utilities 229</p> <p>8.6 Surface Water Drainage 234</p> <p>8.7 Grading 236</p> <p><b>Chapter 9 Foundations 245</b></p> <p>9.1 Foundation Loads 246</p> <p>9.2 Foundation Settlement 246</p> <p>9.3 Soils 247</p> <p>9.4 Designing Foundations 248</p> <p>9.5 Footings 251</p> <p>9.6 Concrete Foundation Walls 253</p> <p>9.7 Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls 256</p> <p>9.8 Concrete Slab Foundations 258</p> <p>9.9 Wood Foundations 264</p> <p>9.10 Precast Concrete Foundations 264</p> <p>9.11 Pier Foundations 265</p> <p>9.12 Anchor Bolts and Hold- Downs 265</p> <p>9.13 Drainage and Waterproofing 267</p> <p>9.14 Foundation Insulation 268</p> <p>9.15 Backfilling 270</p> <p>9.16 Foundation Design and the Building Codes 271</p> <p><b>Chapter 10 Floor and Wall Framing 275</b></p> <p>10.1 History 276</p> <p>10.2 The Platform Frame 277</p> <p>10.3 Building the Frame 279</p> <p><b>Chapter 11 Roof Framing 307</b></p> <p>11.1 History 308</p> <p>11.2 Roof Types and Parts 309</p> <p>11.3 Building the Roof 311</p> <p>11.4 Wood Framing and the Building Codes 327</p> <p>11.5 The Uniqueness of Wood Light Frame Construction 332</p> <p><b>Chapter 12 Finishing the Roof 337</b></p> <p>12.1 Preparation for Roofing 338</p> <p>12.2 Roof Slope 338</p> <p>12.3 Steep Roofs 340</p> <p>12.4 Low- Slope Roofs 350</p> <p>12.5 Roof Edge Details 358</p> <p>12.6 Roof Drainage 358</p> <p>12.7 Roofing and the Building Codes 362</p> <p><b>Chapter 13 Windows and Exterior Doors 369</b></p> <p>13.1 Windows 370</p> <p>13.2 Exterior Doors 379</p> <p><b>Chapter 14 Finishing the Exterior Walls 393</b></p> <p>14.1 The Weather Barrier Membrane 395</p> <p>14.2 Exterior Trim 396</p> <p>14.3 Siding 396</p> <p>14.4 Exterior Paints and Coatings 405</p> <p>14.5 Ladders and Scaffolds 412</p> <p><b>Chapter 15 Plumbing 419</b></p> <p>15.1 Plumbing Basics 420</p> <p>15.2 Planning for Pipes 424</p> <p>15.3 Rough- in Plumbing 425</p> <p>15.4 Finish Plumbing 428</p> <p>15.5 Plumbing Codes 428</p> <p>15.6 Other Piping Systems 429</p> <p><b>Chapter 16 Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation 439</b></p> <p>16.1 Choosing a System 440</p> <p>16.2 Forced- Air Systems 442</p> <p>16.3 Radiant Panel Systems 447</p> <p>16.4 Other Hydronic Heating Systems 453</p> <p>16.5 Mini- Split Heat Pumps 453</p> <p>16.6 Local Source Heaters and Air- Conditioners 454</p> <p>16.7 Ventilation Systems 458</p> <p>16.8 Finishing the HVAC System 459</p> <p>16.9 Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems and the Building Codes 460</p> <p><b>Chapter 17 Fireplaces and Stoves 467</b></p> <p>17.1 Selecting a Fireplace or Stove 468</p> <p>17.2 Planning for Fireplace or Stove Construction 470</p> <p>17.3 The Masonry Fireplace 470</p> <p>17.4 Masonry Heaters 479</p> <p>17.5 Factory- Built Fireplaces 481</p> <p>17.6 Freestanding Stoves 484</p> <p>17.7 Fireplaces and Stoves and the Building Codes 485</p> <p><b>Chapter 18 Electrical Wiring 493</b></p> <p>18.1 Wiring Basics 494</p> <p>18.2 Electrical System Design 499</p> <p>18.3 Rough- in Electrical Installation 503</p> <p>18.4 Finish Electrical Work 505</p> <p>18.5 Electrical Wiring and the Building Codes 506</p> <p>18.6 Low- Voltage Wiring 506</p> <p><b>Chapter 19 Thermal Insulation, Air-and Vapor-Control 513</b></p> <p>19.1 The Thermal Envelope and Its Components 515</p> <p>19.2 Thermal Insulation Materials 520</p> <p>19.3 How Much Insulation? 525</p> <p>19.4 Installation of Insulation 527</p> <p>19.5 Control of Water Vapor 528</p> <p>19.6 Ventilation of Cavities 530</p> <p>19.7 Control of Air Infiltration 534</p> <p><b>Chapter 20 Interior Surfaces 543</b></p> <p>20.1 Wall and Ceiling Finish 544</p> <p>20.2 Finish Flooring 552</p> <p><b>Chapter 21 Finishing the Interior 567</b></p> <p>21.1 Interior Doors 568</p> <p>21.2 Cabinets 571</p> <p>21.3 Finish Carpentry and Trim 579</p> <p>21.4 Paints and Coatings 581</p> <p><b>Chapter 22 Finish Sitework 591</b></p> <p>22.1 Paving Systems 592</p> <p>22.2 Level Changes 594</p> <p>22.3 Porches, Decks, and Structures 599</p> <p>22.4 Finish Grading 600</p> <p>22.5 Fencing 601</p> <p>22.6 Outdoor Lighting 604</p> <p>22.7 Irrigation 604</p> <p>22.8 Planting 605</p> <p><b>Part Four Alternative Construction Systems 611</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 23 Panelized and Prefabricated Off-Site Construction 613</b></p> <p>23.1 The Concept of Off- Site Construction 614</p> <p>23.2 Types of Construction Systems 614</p> <p>23.3 Framed Panel Systems 616</p> <p>23.4 Structural Insulated Panels 618</p> <p>23.5 Prefabricated (Factory- Built) House Construction 628</p> <p><b>Chapter 24 Timber Frame Construction 641</b></p> <p>24.1 The Uniqueness of the Timber Frame 643</p> <p>24.2 Materials and Structure of the Timber Frame 647</p> <p>24.3 Building a Timber Frame House 650</p> <p>24.4 Timber Framing and the Building Codes 653</p> <p><b>Chapter 25 Loadbearing Masonry and Concrete Construction 661</b></p> <p><b>Part Five Multifamily Building Construction 725</b></p> <p>25.1 Loadbearing Masonry 662</p> <p>25.2 Insulating Concrete Forms 668</p> <p><b>Chapter 26 Light-Gauge Steel Construction 679</b></p> <p>26.1 Light- Gauge Steel Frame Construction 680</p> <p>26.2 Hybrid Uses of Light- Gauge Steel 690</p> <p>26.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Light- Gauge Steel Framing 690</p> <p><b>Chapter 27 Low- Tech, Low- Energy Construction 697</b></p> <p>27.1 Earthen Construction 698</p> <p>27.2 Stacked Log Construction 706</p> <p>27.3 Straw Bale Construction 712</p> <p><b>Chapter 28 Multifamily Construction Systems 727</b></p> <p>28.1 History 728</p> <p>28.2 Special Considerations 731</p> <p>28.3 Foundations 731</p> <p>28.4 Framing 737</p> <p>28.5 Acoustical Separation 749</p> <p>28.6 Fire Protection 752</p> <p>28.7 Systems 754</p> <p>28.8 Accessibility 756</p> <p>28.9 Site Management 757</p> <p>Glossary 767</p> <p>Index 793</p>

<p><b> THE AUTHORS</b></p> <p><b>EDWARD ALLEN</b> taught for more than thirty-five years at Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Now deceased, he designed more than fifty constructed buildings and was lead author on <i>Fundamentals of Building Construction, Architect’s Studio Companion, Architectural Detailing,</i> and <i>Form and Forces.</i> <p><b>ALEXANDER C. SCHREYER</b> is Program Director and Senior Lecturer II in the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is an experienced educator and industry expert whose background combines construction, building science, and digital design. He is also the author of <i>Architectural Design with SketchUp.</i> <p><b>ROB THALLON</b> is Associate Professor and Director of OregonBILDS in the School of Architecture and Environment at the University of Oregon. He is also the author of <i>Graphic Guide to Frame Construction</i> and <i>Graphic Guide to Interior Details.</i>

<p><b>THE NEW EDITION OF THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL HOME CONSTRUCTION, FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED</b></p> <p><i>Fundamentals of Residential Construction</i> provides clear, accurate, and accessible guidance to every step of single family and multifamily home construction, covering site preparation, project delivery methods, scheduling, foundations, framing, roofing, finishes, heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical, as well as emerging techniques such as prefabricated construction. Illustrated with more than 1,250 high-quality drawings, photographs, and photorealistic renderings throughout, this thorough textbook addresses all major construction systems: light wood frame, heavy timber, masonry, light gauge steel, steel frame, reinforced concrete construction, and outdoor structures. <p> The fifth edition is thoroughly revised to reflect the industry’s latest methods, materials, technologies, and green building approaches, offering the most up-to-date explanations of today’s residential construction systems and current building codes, including the International Residential Code (IRC) and energy codes. This edition features entirely new materials sections on metals, plastics, and composite construction as well as expanded and updated content on ventilation, air-sealing, decks, and outdoor structures. <ul><li>Provides a solid foundation in residential construction methods, tools, and processes</li> <li>Discusses the latest codes, costs, trends, and best practices in design and construction</li> <li>Offers timely coverage of sustainable building, energy efficiency, multifamily construction, prefabricated building components, CAD/BIM planning tools, and carbon-conscious construction</li> <li>Includes access to a newly updated companion website with an instructor’s manual, chapter exercises, hands-on 3D interactive activities, and other supplementary resources</li></ul> <p><i>Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Fifth Edition</i>, remains essential reading for anyone looking to successfully complete a residential project. It is a perfect textbook for students in architecture, construction science, construction management, and building technology, and is a valuable reference for professional builders, construction managers, and designers.

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