{"product_id":"kitchen-bath-residential-construction-and-systems-isbn-9781118439104","title":"Kitchen \u0026 Bath Residential Construction and Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition of \u003ci\u003eResidential Construction and Kitchen \u0026amp; Bath Systems\u003c\/i\u003e combines the thorough guides to typical North American building systems for homes for the kitchen and bath industry into one comprehensive, expanded volume, completely updated and revised throughout. Learning to \"read a house\" is an essential skill for anyone in the kitchen and bath field. This book provides clear, concise explanations of the home's structural systems and components, including the inner workings of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePREFACE xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 THE BUILDING TEAM 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneralist Designers 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilders and Installers 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 CODES AND PERMITS 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Codes 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePermits and Inspections 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 DESIGNING HEALTHY HOUSES 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirborne Hazards 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Hazards 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Positive Approach to Design 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 MAXIMIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Energy-Conserving Building Envelope 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 USING NATURAL ENERGIES 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome Heating with the Sun 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 FOUNDATIONS 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Deep a Foundation? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Foundations 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation Materials 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 FLOORS 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood-framed Floors 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLightweight Steel-framed Floors 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrussed Joists 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemodeling Existing Wood Floors 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete Floors 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubfloors and Underlayments 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8 EXTERIOR WALLS 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Framing Systems 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete and Masonry Walls 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior Wall Finishes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior Trim 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 9 DOORS AND WINDOWS 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoor Types 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoor Styles 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelocating Doorways 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoor Hardware 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Types 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Sash and Frame Materials 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlazing Choices 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 10 ROOFS 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Forms 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Framing Systems 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Sheathing Materials 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsulation and Moisture Control 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoofing Materials 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Edges 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 11 INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartitions 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Framing 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling Structures 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying Existing Walls and Ceilings 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 12 INTERIOR SURFACES 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeneath the Skin 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor Finish Materials 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall and Ceiling Finish Materials 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrimming the Interior 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 13 HEATING SYSTEMS 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComfort and Heat 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeating Fuels 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForced Air Heating Systems 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydronic Heating Systems 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Heating Systems 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Solar Heating Systems 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll-in-One Heating Systems 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 14 COOLING SYSTEMS 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooling Naturally 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooling with Fans 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaporative Cooling 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefrigerated Cooling 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems that Provide Heating and Cooling 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 15 MAINTAINING HEALTHY INDOOR AIR 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Indoor Air Pollution 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFresh Air through Ventilation 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilating Room by Room 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole-House Ventilation Systems 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 16 HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY  177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Household Water 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Systems 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Supply Piping 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Supply Problems and Solutions 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnsuitable Water 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Heaters 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 17 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts of the System 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePiping Materials 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 18 KITCHEN AND BATH EQUIPMENT 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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