Fundamentals of residential construction / Edward Allen and Rob Thallon ; featuring the drawings of Joseph Iano

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. context for construction -- 2. construction community : builders, contractors, and developers -- 3. design community -- 4. material wood -- 5. Masonry -- 6. Concrete -- 7. Rough sitework -- 8. Foundations -- 9. Floor and wall farming -- 10. Roof framing -- 11. Finishing the roof -- 12. Windows and exterior doors -- 13. Finishing the exterior walls -- 14. Plumbing -- 15. Heating and cooling -- 16. Electrical wiring -- 17. Thermal insulation -- 18. Fireplaces and stoves -- 19. Interior surfaces -- 20. Finishing the interior -- 21. Finish sitework -- 22. Low-tech, low-energy construction -- 23. Loadbearing masonry and concrete construction -- 24. Timber frame construction -- 25. Light-gauge steel construction -- 26. Panelized construction

"Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Second 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 1,200 drawings and photographs, the Second Edition provides authoritative coverage on wood light-frame construction, industrialized systems of construction, insulating concrete forms, light-gauge steel frame, panelized construction, and new information on engineered materials, windows and doors."--BOOK JACKET