A one-stop resource for residential or commercial construction projects, Construction Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook gives you instant access to hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, diagrams, and illustrations covering materials and components most frequently used on a typical job. In easy-to-understand language, construction pro Sidney M. Levy covers: *Interior metal stud specifications, design data and typical details...drywall installation...and fire and sound ratings *Structural steel, cast-in-place concrete and masonry structural systems, with details, specifications, and illustrations of component parts *Masonry shapes, patterns, installations tips and practices, with an illustrated guide to reinforcing specifications and materials *Roofing types and materials...flashing and waterproofing details *Finishes including plastic laminates...resilient flooring... painting specifications...and installation guidelines *Much more!

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!

With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia for encyclopedia-like information or search Google for the thousands of links

This work provides residential builders, contractors, remodellers and architects with fast access to hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, diagrams, and illustrations of materials and components most frequently utilized at a typical residential construction site. It contains the data needed to plan projects, estimate costs and materials, locate product specifications and comply with building codes.

Focuses on spearheading the integration of maintainability, right from the design stage. This title aims to improve the standard and quality of design, construction and maintenance practices to produce efficient facilities that require minimum maintenance. It covers the technical issues related to maintainability of major components of a facility.

This book is a good basic guide to the polymers that are used in the construction industry. The types of polymers that can be used are discussed and specific applications are also covered. There is also a very comprehensive section on the health and safety aspects of using polymers in buildings.