{"product_id":"best-practices-guide-to-residential-construction-9780471648369","title":"Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most comprehensive guide to material selection \u0026amp; installation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It takes a wise choice of building materials and details to create durable, attractive, and affordable custom homes and remodeling projects. Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction provides up-to-date, field-tested recommendations that help professionals balance cost and performance when designing and building residential projects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Steven Bliss, former editorial director of The Journal of Light Construction and founding editor of Progressive Builder, draws on his extensive knowledge as a practicing builder, designer, and construction editor to help building professionals select the right materials for every job and install them with confidence. This one-stop resource covers the real-world challenges of material selection and installation so designers, contractors, and building owners can make informed decisions for all major building components. Useful to architects, designers, and spec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This comprehensive guide just may set the standard for years to come.\" (\u003ci\u003eGreen Builder\u003c\/i\u003e, October 2006)  \u003cp\u003e\"By using the Guide, residential building professionals have access to a source of objective information that takes the guesswork out of selecting products and materials….\" (\u003ci\u003eToolBase News\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol. 11, Issue 2)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Readable, practical, and most of all, highly applicable…..\" (\u003ci\u003eOld-House Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, May-June 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eExterior Finish 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRain-Screen Principle 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSheathing Wrap 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlashing Membranes 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Flashing 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Sidings 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Shingles and Shakes 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiber-Cement Siding 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVinyl Siding 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStucco 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood and Composite Trim 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrim Details 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaulks and Sealants 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior Adhesives 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior Wood Finishes 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoofing 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsphalt Shingles 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClay, Concrete, and Composite Tile 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetal Roofing 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModular Shingles 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Shakes and Shingles 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-Slope Roofing 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalkable Roofing Membranes 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof Ventilation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWindows and Doors 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Types 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Materials and Construction 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Energy Efficiency 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Flashing 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkylights 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior Doors 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecks and Porches 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming Materials 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecking Materials 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFasteners 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction 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