Title:
The visual handbook of building and remodeling : a comprehensive guide to choosing the right materials and systems for every part of your home / Charlie Wing.
ISBN:
9781641551953
Personal Author:
Edition:
5th edition.
Publication Information:
Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, [2023]
©2023
Physical Description:
ix, 677 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Contents:
Introduction -- Design -- Site -- Climate -- Masonry -- Foundations -- Wood -- Framing -- Sheathing -- Siding -- Roofing -- Windows and doors -- Insulation and R-values -- Best practice insulating -- Air-sealing existing buildings -- Interior moisture and air quality -- Floors, walls, and ceilings -- Plumbing --Wiring -- Electric power from the sun -- Heating -- Passive heat from the sun -- Cooling -- Lighting -- Sound -- Storage -- Decks and railings -- Fasteners -- Measuring.
Summary:
"This new edition has the most up to date information on solar power and best-practice insulating--as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem." -- Provided by publisher.
Genre:
OCLC Number:
on1386969955
Availability:
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