Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 664-669) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The visual handbook of building and remodeling

Nature of contents

handbooksbibliography

Oclc number

1386969955

Responsibility statement

Charlie Wing

Sub title

a comprehensive guide to choosing the right materials and systems for every part of your home

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

Table Of 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

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