  Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction: Materials, Finishes, and Details
ISBN: 978-0-471-64836-9
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320 pages
November 2005
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Acknowledgments.
Chapter 1: Exterior Finish.
Rain-Screen Principle.
Sheathing Wrap.
Flashing Membranes.
Wall Flashing.
Wood Sidings.
Wood Shingles and Shakes.
Fiber-Cement Siding.
Vinyl Siding.
Stucco.
Wood and Composite Trim.
Trim Details.
Caulks and Sealants.
Exterior Adhesives.
Exterior Wood Finishes.
Resources.
Chapter 2: Roofing.
Asphalt Shingles.
Clay, Concrete, and Composite Tile.
Metal Roofing.
Modular Shingles.
Wood Shakes and Shingles.
Low-Slope Roofing.
Walkable Roofing Membranes.
Roof Ventilation.
Resources.
Chapter 3: Windows and Doors.
Window Types.
Window Materials and Construction.
Window Energy Efficiency.
Window Flashing.
Skylights.
Exterior Doors.
Resources.
Chapter 4: Decks and Porches.
Framing Materials.
Decking Materials.
Fasteners.
Construction Details.
Rooftop Decks.
Covered and Screened Porches.
Finishes for Decking.
Resources.
Chapter 5: Interior Finish.
Drywall.
Wood Floors.
Resilient Flooring.
Laminate Flooring.
Carpeting.
Interior Trim.
Interior Doors.
Stains and Clear Finishes.
Sound Control.
Lighting.
Resources.
Chapter 6: Kitchen and Bath.
Kitchen Design Basics.
Bathroom Design Basics.
Kitchen and Bath Flooring.
Ceramic and Stone Tile.
Kitchen Cabinets.
Countertops.
Plumbing Fixtures.
Kitchen and Bath Ventilation.
Resources.
Chapter 7: Indoor Air Quality.
Overview.
Whole-House Ventilation Strategies.
Air Cleaning Strategies.
Common Indoor Pollutants and Sources.
Resources.
Index.
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