Fundamentals of building construction : materials and methods / Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

Includes index.

Making buildings -- Foundations -- Wood -- Heavy timber frame construction -- Wood light frame construction -- Exterior finishes for wood light frame construction -- Interior finishes for wood light frame construction -- Brick masonry -- Stone and concrete masonry -- Masonry wall construction -- Steel frame construction -- Light gauge steel frame construction-- Concrete construction -- Sitecast concrete framing systems -- Precast concrete framing systems -- Roofing -- Glass and glazing -- Windows and doors --Designing exterior wall systems -- Cladding with masonry and concrete -- Cladding with metal and glass -- Selecting interior finishes -- Interior walls and partitions -- Finish ceiling and floors

Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction, emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete. New introductory material on the processes, organization, constraints, and choices in construction offers a better look at the management of construction. New sections covering the building envelope uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control. The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.