Fundamentals of Residential Construction 3th (third) edition Text Only

by Edward Allen

The leading guide to professional home construction—now updated and revised! Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, this new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments in materials and methods of house construction, including energy efficiency, framing, and roofing. Abundantly illustrated with more than 1,250 drawings and photographs, including new photorealistic illustrations that bring the text to life, this Third Edition provides authoritative coverage on wood light-frame construction, industrialized systems of construction, insulating concrete forms, light-gauge steel frame, panelized construction, and a new chapter on multifamily construction. Topics covered Organized in a logical, easy-to-follow format, Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition is the one-stop source for building professionals to gain a working knowledge of codes, management procedures, material, and all home building concerns.

Genres: Architecture, Reference

Hardcover

First published December 25, 2001

About the author

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Edward Allen has taught for more than thirty years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, and the University of Oregon. He is the bestselling author of Fundamentals of Building Construction, Fifth Edition.

Reviews

[Max Nova · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great intro to how houses are built. Doesn't assume any prior knowledge and goes incredibly in-depth from sourcing of materials, their physical properties, how they fit together to make a house, and the ecosystem of service providers, financiers, suppliers needed to build a house. A bit dry at times, but the author does a good job of moving things along and providing lots of pictures. The pictures don't work very well on the Kindle version though.