How to Plan Contract and Build Your Own Home 4th Edition by Richard Scutella, Dave Heberle ISBN 978-0071448857 0071448853
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ISBN 10: 0071448853
ISBN 13: 978-0071448857
Author: Richard M. Scutella, Dave Heberle
The Classic Blueprint for Do-It-Yourself Homebuilders Updated to Reflect the Latest Materials, Techniques, and Options!
Covering everything from hiring the right vendors to choosing fixtures, this information-packed guide is a step-by-step roadmap for building a new home or remodeling an existing one. The heavily-revised Fourth Edition focuses on the latest technologies, materials, money-saving options, and environmentallyfriendly methods, allowing homeowners to save money, get more for their money, maximize their usable space, decrease maintenance costs, and choose from an exciting array of new options.
Table of contents:
Part 1 What to Build
Chapter 1
A House Divided
Living and Recreation Space
Food Preparation Space
Dining Space
Bathing and Washing Space
Sleeping and Dressing Space
Service and Storage Space
Points to Ponder
Chapter 2
House Styles and Types
House Styles
House Types
Alternate Housing
Points to Ponder
Chapter 3
Traffic Zoning and Planning
Traffic Entering and Exiting the House
Internal Movement
Room-to-Room Relationships
General Guidelines
Points to Ponder
Chapter 4
Size Planning
Deciding on the Size of Your House
Points to Ponder
Chapter 5
Prints and Drawings
Why You Should Create the Plans
Final Set of Plans
Preparing Your Plans
Before Approaching the Builder
Points to Ponder
Part 2 How to Build It
Chapter 6
Footers and Foundations
Footers
Foundations
Foundation Construction
Foundation Reinforcement
Foundation Floor Sub-bases and Floors
Foundation Wall Tops
Wall Coverings and Insulation for the Foundation
Floor Support Beams or Girders
Foundation Ventilation
Backfilling
Pole and Pier Foundations
Miscellaneous Items
Points to Ponder
Chapter 7
Floor Framing
Lumber
Sill Plates
Support Beams or Girders, and Posts
Floor Joists
Headers
Floor Decking
Caulking
Bridging and Blocking
Stone and Tile Floors
Floor Extensions
Termite Control
Floor Insulation
Points to Ponder
Chapter 8
Wall Framing
Types of Wall Framing
Studded Walls
Openings in Wall Framing
Ventilation
Sheathing
Nails
Energy
Sound Insulation
Vapor Barriers
Before the Walls Are Closed
Points to Ponder
Chapter 9
Roof Framing
Roof Styles
Roof Pitch
Building Methods
The Roof Deck
Ventilation
Insulation
Points to Ponder
Chapter 10
Roof Exterior Finishing
Roofing Material Selection
Types of Roofing
Roofing Color
Ventilation and Soffits
Flashing
Installation
Water Drainage
Columns
Points to Ponder
Chapter 11
Exterior Wall Finishing
Material Requirements
Aluminum and Vinyl Sidings
Masonry Exterior Wall Coverings
Wood Shingles and Shakes
Solid Wood Siding
Plywood Siding
Hardboard Siding
Stucco
Vapor and Air-Infiltration Barriers
Insulation
Energy-Saving Outdoor Paint
Intake/Exhaust Hoods
Mounting Plates
Illuminated House Numbers
Awnings
Ventilation Gables
Siding General Considerations
Points to Ponder
Chapter 12
Stairs
General Standards
Stairway Types
Stairway Styles
Widths and Headroom
Railings
Folding and Extension Stairways
Exterior Stairwells
Points to Ponder
Chapter 13
Windows
General Considerations
Drawbacks
Window Types
Types of Glass
Controlling Heat
Types of Window Frames
Window Size and Alignment
Window Location
Window Ventilation
Storm Windows
Screens
Shutters
Diamond and Rectangular Panes
Exterior Control of Sunlight
Internal Control of Sunlight
Heat Loss through Windows
Window Installation
Window Energy-Saving Considerations
Points to Ponder
Chapter 14
Doors
Door Types
Door Styles
Door Openings
Hinged Doors
Pet Doors
Door Construction
General Door Considerations
Points to Ponder
Chapter 15 Garages
Garage Doors
Garage Floors
Garage Attic Storage
Garage Storage
Garage Positioning
Points to Ponder
Chapter 16
Fireplaces
Types of Fireplaces
Fireplace Design
Where to Locate the Fireplace
Fireplace Support
Chimneys
Hearths
Covers and Screens
Mantels
Ash Pits
Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Fireplace Energy Efficiency
Points to Ponder
Chapter 17
Plumbing
Water Supply
Pipe Types
Plumbing Fixtures
Drainage
Water Heaters
Plumbing Inspection
Points to Ponder
Chapter 18
Electric
The Power Supply
Electrical Outlets and Switches
Lights and Lamp Wiring
Surge Protectors
Electrical Inspection
Special Electrical Features
Points to Ponder
Chapter 19
Lighting
Types of Light Sources
Home Lighting Uses
Lighting Terms
Points to Ponder
Chapter 20
Heating and Cooling
Types of Fuel for Heating
Types of Heat Production and Delivery Systems
Cooling Systems
Ducts
Registers
Thermostats
Noise
Size and Location
Air Cleaners
Humidifiers
Ceiling Fans
Points to Ponder
Chapter 21
Insulation
R-Values
U-Values
Types of Insulation
Places to Insulate
Vapor Barriers
Summer and Winter Protection
Points to Ponder
Chapter 22
Wall Covering and Trim
Wall Coverings
Plaster
Paneling
Trim
Types of Trim and Moldings
Points to Ponder
Chapter 23
Burgler-Proofing Your Home
Door Locks
Door Hinges
Door Peepholes
Sliding Doors
Window Locks
Making Your Home Safer
Monitoring Systems
Alarm Installation Companies
Points to Ponder
Chapter 24
Bathrooms
Types of Bathroom Sinks
Styles of Bathroom Sinks
Bathroom Sink Installation
Toilets
Bathtub and Shower Units
Faucets
Shower Nozzles
Bathroom Cabinets
Towel Warmers
Space Heat
Ventilating Fans
Electric Mirrors
Lighting for the Bathroom
Points to Ponder
Chapter 25
Kitchens
Dining Facilities
Countertops
Appliances
Cabinets
Ventilation
Lighting
Kitchen Wall Finishes
Miscellaneous
Points to Ponder
Chapter 26
Floor Coverings
Carpeting
Laminates
Vinyl Flooring
Linoleum
Wood
Cork
Bamboo
Tile
Stone
Brick
Concrete
Flooring Installation Care
Points to Ponder
Chapter 27
Home Offices and Work Spaces
Office Space Planning
Special Purpose Rooms
Points to Ponder
Part 3 Where to Build It
Chapter 28
City, Suburbia, or Country?
The City
Suburbia
The Country
Area Checklists
Points to Ponder
Chapter 29
Selecting a Building Site
Zoning
The Neighborhood
Lot Configuration
Lot Size
House Orientation
Special Locations
Buying the Lot
Points to Ponder
Chapter 30
Orientation, Positioning, and Landscaping
Orientation
Positioning
Landscaping
Points to Ponder
Points to Ponder
Chapter 31
Driveways, Sidewalks, and Patios
Driveways
Sidewalks
Patios
Points to Ponder
Part 4 Who Should Build It?
Chapter 32
Selecting a Contractor
Builder Types
Selecting Your Bidding Contractor
Soliciting the Bids
After You’ve Selected Your Contractor
Points to Ponder
Chapter 33
Working with Your Contractor
Insurance and Warranties
After the Contract Is Signed
Points to Ponder
Part 5 Moving In
Chapter 34
Setting Up Your Maintenance Program
Saving Money on Service Calls
Potential Trouble Spots
A Maintenance Checklist
Chapter 35
The Final Inspection
Index
Driveways, Sidewalks, and Patios
Driveways
Sidewalks
Patios
Points to Ponder
Part 4 Who Should Build It?
Chapter 32
Selecting a Contractor
Builder Types
Selecting Your Bidding Contractor
Soliciting the Bids
After You’ve Selected Your Contractor
Points to Ponder
Chapter 33
Working with Your Contractor
Insurance and Warranties
After the Contract Is Signed
Points to Ponder
Part 5 Moving In
Chapter 34
Setting Up Your Maintenance Program
Saving Money on Service Calls
Potential Trouble Spots
A Maintenance Checklist
Chapter 35
The Final Inspection
Index
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