Kitchen & Bath Residential Construction and Systems (eBook)
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-69302-5 (ISBN)
This revised edition of Residential Construction and Kitchen & Bath Systems 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.
Jerry Germer is an author and architect who specializes in residential design.
This revised edition of Residential Construction and Kitchen & Bath Systems 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 "e;read a house"e; 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.
Jerry Germer is an author and architect who specializes in residential design.
Preface
Chapter 1 The Building Team
Generalist Designers
Builders and Installers
Chapter 2 Codes and Permits
Building Codes
Permits and Inspections
Chapter 3 Designing Healthy Houses
Airborne Hazards
Other Hazards
A Positive Approach to Design
Chapter 4 Maximizing Energy Efficiency
An Energy-Conserving Building Envelope
Chapter 5 Using Natural Energies
Home Heating with the Sun
Chapter 6 Foundations
How deep a Foundation?
Types of Foundations
Foundation Materials
Chapter 7 Floors
Wood-Framed Floors
Llightweight Steel-framed Floors
Trussed Joists
Remodeling Existing Wood Floors
Concrete Floors
Subfloors and Underlayments
Chapter 8 Exterior Walls
Wall Framing Systems
Concrete and Masonry Walls
Exterior Wall Finishes
Exterior Trim
Chapter 9 Doors and Windows
Door Types
Door Styles
Relocating Doorways
Door Hardware
Window Types
Window Sash and Frame Materials
Glazing Choices
Chapter 10 Roofs
Roof Forms
Roof Framing Systems
Roof Sheathing Materials
Insulation and Moisture Control
Roofing Materials
Roof Edges
Chapter 11 Interior Walls and Ceilings
New Partitions
Special Framing
Ceiling Structures
Modifying Existing Walls and Ceilings
Chapter 12 Interior Surfaces
Beneath the Skin
Floor Finish Materials
Wall and Ceiling Finish Materials
Trimming the Interior
Chapter 13 Heating Systems
Comfort and Heat
Heating Fuels
Forced-Air Heating Systems
Hydronic Heating Systems
Electric Heating Systems
Active Solar Heating Systems
All-In-One Heating Systems
Chapter 14 Cooling Systems
Cooling Naturally
Cooling with Fans
Evaporative Cooling
Refrigerated Cooling
Systems that Provide Heating and Cooling
Chapter 15 Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air
The Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Fresh Air Through Ventilaton
Ventilating Room By Room
Whole-House Ventilation Systems
Chapter 16 Household Water Supply
The Sources of Household Water
Distribution Systems
Water Supply Piping
Water Supply Problems and Solutions
Unsuitable Water
Water Heaters
Chapter 17 Drainage Systems
Parts of the System
Piping Materials
Chapter 18 Kitchen and Bath Equipment
Fixtures for the Bath
Kitchen Equipment
Chapter 19 Electrical Systems
Electricity Basics
The Service Entrance
Wire and Conduits
Communications Wiring Systems
Electricity from the Sun
Chapter 20 Lighting
Lighting Basics
Lighting by Function
Daylighting
Artificial Lighting Sources
The Color of Light
Built-In Lighting
Lighting Fixtures
Lighting Kitchens
Lighting Baths
Glossary
Resources
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 18.11.2013 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | NKBA Professional Resource Library |
| NKBA Professional Resource Library | NKBA Professional Resource Library |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| Technik ► Bauwesen | |
| Schlagworte | Architecture • Architektur • Innenarchitektur • Interior design • Residential Construction and Kitchen & Bath Systems, kitchen and bath, kitchen & bath, kitchen cabinet, kitchen and baths, designer kitchens, kitchens and bath, kitchen and bath remodeling, kitchens & baths, a kitchen and bath, kitchen cupboards, kitchen ideas, kitchen bath, residential kitchen and bath, residential kitchen and bath construction |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-69302-7 / 1118693027 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-69302-5 / 9781118693025 |
| Informationen gemäß Produktsicherheitsverordnung (GPSR) | |
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