Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction E-Book

Dennis J. Hall

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Serie: Graphic Standards Field Guide Series
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 482

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

* A must-have reference to more than 100 common residential conditions--from accessibility issues to working with zinc * Practical information that the architect, engineer, contractor and homeowner can access quickly, with over 230 supporting tables photos and details * Identifies frequently used reference standards, acceptable practices, and other relevant resources Quick, reliable answers to your most common on-site questions When you're in the field, you never know what you'll come across. Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction gives you fast access to the information you need when you're on-site and under pressure. Presented in a highly visual and easily portable format, Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is organized by CSI's MasterFormat and is coordinated with the 2009 International Residential Code, as well as current sustainable practices. It addresses issues pertaining to residential construction by covering every aspect of the process, such as the use of materials, structural concerns, finishes, thermal and moisture protection, accessible design applications, and more. Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction extends beyond the studio, with: * Quick access to essential information wherever you are * Graphic Standards-quality details accompanied by photographs and tables * Illustrations that help you troubleshoot problems, along with on-the-spot solutions * Compact format that's easy to reference and carry along Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is a handy companion that offers the essential tools that time-crunched professionals can turn to in an instant when dealing with clients, or when handling the many complex demands surrounding construction management.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

Who This Book Is For

How This Book Is Organized

How to Use This Book

About The Authors

About Graphic Standards

Part I: General Requirements

Chapter 1: Construction Information

Weights of Materials

Description

Thermal Conductivity

Description

Resources

Chapter 2: Common Building Code Requirements

Loads and Allowable Deflection

Description

Other Live-Load Considerations

Fire Resistance Ratings for Exterior Walls

Description

Minimum Fixture Clearances

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 3: Accessibility Guidelines

Basic Accessible Clearances

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Accessible Routes

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 4: Sustainability Rating Systems

LEEDTM for Homes

Description

Acceptable Practices

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

NAHB Green Home Building Guidelines

Description

Acceptable Practices

ENERGY STAR

Description

Acceptable Practices

Resources

Part II: Concrete

Chapter 5: Concrete Forming

Wood-, Metal-, and Earth-Formed Concrete

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Practices to Avoid

Insulating Concrete Forming

Description

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 6: Concrete Reinforcing

Reinforcing Steel

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Fibrous Reinforcing

Description

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 7: Cast-in-Place Concrete

Placing Cast-in-Place Concrete

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Finishing Cast-in-Place Concrete

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Curing Cast-in-Place Concrete

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Part III: Masonry

Chapter 8: Common Work Results for Masonry

Mortar and Grout

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Masonry Bonding Patterns

Description

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Masonry Anchorage and Reinforcing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 9: Unit Masonry

Clay Unit Masonry

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Concrete Unit Masonry

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Glass Unit Masonry

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 10: Stone Assemblies

Stone

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Stone Cladding

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Manufactured Stone Masonry

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Part IV: Metals

Chapter 11: Common Work Results for Metals

Ferrous Metals

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Nonferrous Metals

Description

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Galvanic Action

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Metal Gauges, Thickness and Weights

Description

Metal Finishes

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Mechanical Finishes

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 12: Cold-Formed Metal Framing

Framing Details

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Bracing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Fasteners and Connectors

Description

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 13: Metal Fabrications

Metal Railings

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Metal Lintels and Shelf Angles

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Part V: WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

Chapter 14: Common Work Results for Wood, Plastics, and Composites

Wood Treatment

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Fastening/Connectors

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Resources

Chapter 15: Rough Carpentry

Wood Framing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Blocking

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Treated Wood Foundations

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Decking

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Sheathing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood

Description

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 16: Finish Carpentry

Cabinets and Countertops

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Practices to Avoid

Paneling

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Stairs and Railings

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Wood Trim

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Common Work Results for Finish Carpentry

Description

Acceptable Practices

Resources

Part VI: Thermal and Moisture Protection

Chapter 17: Dampproofing, Waterproofing, and Related Drainage

Dampproofing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Waterproofing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Underslab and Perimeter Drainage

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Water Repellants

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 18: Thermal Protection and Weather Barriers

Thermal Insulation

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Exterior Insulation and Finish System

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Air and Moisture Barriers

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 19: Roof Covering

Shingles and Shakes

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Roof Tiles

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Vegetated Roofing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Metal Roofing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Membrane Roofing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 20: Exterior Wall Covering

Panel Siding

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Board Siding

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Stucco

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 21: Flashing and Sheet Metal Specialties

Flashing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Metal Coping

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Gutters and Downspouts

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Scuppers

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 22: Expansion Control

Joint Sealants

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Part VII: Openings

Chapter 23: Doors and Frames

Swinging Doors

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Sliding Doors

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Folding Doors

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Door Hardware Functions

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Door Hardware Finishes

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Attic Access

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 24: Windows

Light, Ventilation, and Egress

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Installation

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 25: Glazing

Safety Glazing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Mirrors

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Part VIII: Finishes

Chapter 26: Plastering

Plastering (Walls and Ceilings)—Materials and Finishing

Description

Gypsum Plaster

Finishes

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Advantages and Disadvantages of Plaster Types

Practices to Avoid

Plastering—Patching and Repairing

Description

Common Plastering Repairs

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 27: Gypsum Board

Gypsum Board Materials

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Gypsum Assemblies

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Gypsum Finishing

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 28: Tiling

Tile Materials

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Tiling Substrate Preparation

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Tile Applications

Description

Acceptable Practices

Countertop Installations

Movement Joints in and Between Surfaces

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 29: Flooring

Wood

Description

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resilient

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Carpet

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 30: Painting, Staining, and Wall Covering

Painting

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Staining/Transparent Finishes

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Wall Covering

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Part IX: Utility Services

Chapter 31: Plumbing

Piping

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Water Heaters

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Water Closets and Bidets

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Lavatories, Sinks, and Faucets

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Bathtubs and Showers

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Resources

Chapter 32: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning

Ducts, Registers and Diffusers

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Ventilation and Exhaust Systems

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Heating and Cooling Systems

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 33: Electrical

Panelboards

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Wiring, Cabling, and Devices

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Lightning and Surge Protection

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Lighting

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Chapter 34: Electronic Safety and Security

Electronic Safety and Security

Description

Assessing Existing Conditions

Acceptable Practices

Practices to Avoid

Resources

Index

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Hall, Dennis J., 1954-

Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction / Dennis J. Hall, Nina M. Giglio.

p. cm. - (Graphic Standards Field Guide series ; 18)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-470-63504-9 (pbk. : acid-free paper); 978-047-0-90626-2 (ebk.); 978-047-0-90627-9 (ebk.); 978-047-0-90628-6 (ebk.); 978-047-0-95129-3 (ebk.); 978-047-0-95148-4 (ebk.)

1. Building--Details-Drawings-Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Building-

Details-Drawings-Standards. 3. Dwellings-Designs and plans-Handbooks,

manuals, etc. I. Giglio, Nina M. II. Title.

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