The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling 3rd Edition by Charlie Wing ISBN 978-1600852466 1600852467
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ISBN 10: 1600852467
ISBN 13: 978-1600852466
Author: Charlie Wing
Here’s the updated and enlarged third edition of our classic reference on how to choose systems and materials for every part of a home.
With brand new chapters on transforming a home with green practices and creative storage solutions — plus the latest code information and over 400 new full-color illustrations―this up-to-the-minute, enhanced edition will become an essential resource for your building library.
Designed for do-it-yourself homeowners, as well as builders, contractors and architects, The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is the authoritative, go-to reference manual for anyone involved in residential design and construction. In fact, earlier editions of this classic guide have sold over 250,000 copies.
With its unique visual approach and over 1,600 full-color drawings, this new, expanded edition provides you with a clear, detailed look at every aspect of home construction― and built-in systems. So you can visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or construction challenge.
And, in addition to its user-friendly graphic presentation, you’ll also appreciate the clear, straightforward language that gives you everything you need to get going.
Here are just a few reasons why you’ll want to pick up a copy of this new edition.
It’s chock full of new material with lots of essential information not included in earlier versions
Over 400 new full-color drawings shed light on a wide range of additional materials, systems and details
New chapters on energy-efficient green building practices and innovative storage solutions
Over 1,600 drawings — in total — cover every aspect of home building and remodeling
Over 300 tables offer quick access to critical data
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Table of contents:
1. Design
Human Dimensions
Window, Closet, and Passage Dimensions
Kitchen Design Guidelines
Bath Design Guidelines
Stair Design
Access
Meet the Code
2. Site and Climate
Plot Plans. Soil Climate Data
Properties Shelterbelts
Site Orientation
Determining Elevations
Driveways
Plant Hardiness.
Trees. Lawns
3. Masonry
Concrete Mortar
CMU Wall Construction
CMU Sizes
Concrete Pavers
Brick Sizes
Brick Wall Positions and Patterns
Brick Masonry Cavity Walls
• Brick Veneer/
Steel Stud
Walls Brick Veneer/Wood Stud Walls
Brick Wall Heights.
Estimating Brick
and Mortar
Brick Pavement
Stone Veneer Construction
Meet the Code
4. Foundations
Foundation Design
Full Basements
Crawl Spaces Slabs on Grade
Moisture Control
Termite Control
Radon Control
Meet the Code
5. Wood
The Nature of Wood
Defects and Grading
Properties of North American Species
Moisture and Shrinkage
Standard Lumber
Sizes Pressure-Treated Wood
6. Framing
Building Loads
Span Tables for U.S. Species
Span Tables for Canadian Species
. I-Joists
Wood Trusses
Plank Floors and Roofs Glulam Beams
Panel and Lumber Beams (Box Beams)
Steel Beams
Timber Framing
Balloon Framing Platform Framing
Advanced (OVE) Framing
Meet the Code
7. Sheathing
APA Sheathing Panels
WHAT Subflooring
APA Underlayment
APA Sturd-I-Floor
APA Glued Floor
APA Wall Sheathing
APA Roof Sheathing
. Wall Bracing
8. Siding
Function Options. Vinyl
Fiber-Cement
Hardboard Lap.
Cedar Shingles
Horizontal Wood
Vertical Wood Plywood
Stucco
Meet the Code
9. Roofing
Roofing Terms
Roofing Materials
EPDM (Rubber Membrane)
Roll Roofing
Double-Coverage
Roll Roofing Asphalt Shingles Panel Standing Seam Gutters
Cedar Shingles
Cedar Shakes. Slate
Tile Metal
Meet the Code
10. Windows and Doors
About Windows
. Window Installation
Window Energy Performance
Skylights
Site-Built
Windows About Doors
Door Installation
Bulkhead Doors
Meet the Code
11. Plumbing
Water Wells and Pumps
Supply Piping
Supply Pipe Sizing
Copper Supply Fittings
PVC Supply
Fittings Polyethylene
Supply Fittings
PEX Supply Fittings
Drain, Waste, Vent
(DMV) System
Sizing Drainpipe
Running Drainpipe Treatment
Traps Venting
Plastic DWV Fittings.
Roughing-In
Dimensions Water
Meet the Code
12. Wiring
Electrical Circuit Bathroom Circuits
Service Drops
Grounding Panels
Required Circuits
Kitchen Circuits
Load Calculations. Wire and Cable
Electrical Boxes
Running Cable
Running Conduit
Receptacles Switches
Wiring Switches, Receptacles, and Lights
Meet the Code
13. The Thermal Envelope
The Thermal Envelope Air-Space R-Values
Understanding, R-Value
Building Material R-Values
Surface and
Insulation Materials Floor,
Wall, and Roof Total R-Values
Moisture Control
Attic and Roof Ventilation
Crawl Space Ventilation
Envelope Air Leaks
Sealing Envelope Air Leaks
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Caulking and Sealing Techniques
. Weather Strips
14. Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
Carpeting
Resilient Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Tile Setting Materials
Standard Tile Sizes
Tile Patterns
Hardwood Flooring
Gypsum Wallboard
Wood Paneling
Suspended Ceilings
Exterior Finishes
Interior Paints.
Diagnosing Paint Failures
Wood Moldings
Built-Up Wood Moldings
15. Storage
Bath Cabinetry
Kitchen Cabinetry
Finding Storage
Shelving
Adding a Closet
Organizing Closets
16. Heating
Building Heat Loads
Heating Climate Data
Heat Sources
Distribution Systems
Fuels and Efficiencies
Standard Fireplaces
Rumford Fireplaces.
Wood Stove Installation
Stovepipe Installation
Metal Prefabricated Chimneys
Meet the Code
17. Cooling
Cooling and Comfort
Attic Radiant Barriers
Solar Radiation Charts
Window Shading
Strategies Fans
Evaporative Cooling
. Air Conditioning
18. Passive Solar
Passive Solar Possibilities
. Determining Solar Access
Solar Path Charts
Glazing Orientation and Tilt
Summer Shading Heat Storage
A Passive Solar Design Procedure
Thermal Mass Patterns
19. Lighting
Light and Seeing
Light Sources
Lamp Shapes and Bases
Residential Lighting Guidelines
Meet the Code
20. Sound
Quality of Sound
Noise-Reduction Coefficients
. Absorption and Reverberation
Transmission of Sound
STCs of Walls
STCs and IICs of Floor-Ceilings
21. Fasteners
Nails Nailing of Common Nails
Schedule for Light Construction
Estimating Nail Requirements.
Holding Power
Wood Screws Holding
Power of Wood Screws Screws and Bolts
Metal Framing Connectors
. Adhesives
22. Decks
Layout and Foundation Stairs. Design Examples
Framing
Level Changes
Decking Patterns
Rails and Guards
23. Sustainable Building The Site. The Foundation
. The Frame.
The Thermal Envelope
. Windows
Heating and Cooling
Lights and Appliances Water
Air Quality
Renewable Energies
24. Measuring and Finance
Home Mortgage Types
Interest on Loans
Geometric Figures
Trigonometry
Unit Conversions Factor
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