Construction & Building Trades - Methods & Materials
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Overview
A one-stop resource for residential or commercialconstruction projects, Construction Building Envelope andInterior Finishes Databook gives you instant access tohundreds of tables, specifications, charts, diagrams, andillustrations covering materials and components mostfrequently used on a typical job. In easy-to-understandlanguage, construction pro Sidney M. Levy covers:*Interior metal stud specifications, design data and typicaldetails...drywall installation...and fire and sound ratings*Structural steel, cast-in-place concrete and masonrystructural systems, with details, specifications, andillustrations of component parts*Masonry shapes, patterns, installations tips and practices,with an illustrated guide to reinforcing specifications andmaterials*Roofing types and materials...flashing and waterproofingdetails *Finishes including plastic laminates...resilient flooring...painting specifications...and installation guidelines*Much more!Sidney M. Levy is a construction consultant with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. The author of 11 books, including several devoted to international construction and the renowned Project Management in Construction, published in both English and Spanish editions, he travels widely from his office in Chestertown, Maryland.
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Provides managers, superintendents and consultants with a one-source reference guide to building envelope and roofing systems, interior partition work, as well as floor, wall, and ceiling finish installations, components and material specifications. Levy, an experienced construction consultant, provides answers to questions related to steel, concrete, and masonry structural systems; roofing and sealants; fireproofing; acoustics; drywall, metal framing, and plaster; insulation and finish systems and vinyl siding; flooring; wood and lumber products; finishes; doors and windows; and interior metal stud specifications. Contains sections on the American Disabilities Act, metrification, and useful tables, charts, and formulas. Extensively illustrated with drawings and diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
April 1, 2001
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Professional
Pages
752
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780071360227