The construction of houses / Duncan Marshall ... [et al.].
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TextPublication details: New York : Routledge, 2013.Edition: 5th edDescription: ix, 444 p. : col. ill., plans ; 30 cmISBN: - 9780080971001 (pbk)
- 0080971008 (pbk)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The fifth edition of this successful textbook is aimed specifically at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of modern construction and services.
New to this edition are:
Hundreds of revised graphics to complement the fully updated text New illustrations and photos printed in full colour for the first time New chapters on sustainability, ventilation and windows.This highly sought after text concentrates on principles and practice rather than details and regulations and retains it's easy to follow format and highly accessible style. In doing so it enables the reader to demonstrate a comprehensive and genuine understanding of modern house construction and its evolution over the last 100 years.
The Construction of Houses is not only an essential read for students, surveyors, developers and planning professionals, but also the interested lay person considering their first building project.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The fifth edition of this successful textbook is aimed specifically at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of modern construction and services. In addition most chapters contain information on earlier construction techniques to reflect the age profile of the UK housing stock. This new edition has a revised text and hundreds of revised graphics, new illustrations and photos, and is fully up to date with today\'s methods. This highly accessible text concentrates on principles and practice rather than details and regulations. In doing so it enables the reader to demonstrate a comprehensive and genuine understanding of modern house construction and its evolution over the last 100 years--
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Sustainability
- 3 Foundations
- 4 External Masonry Loadbearing Walls
- 5 Ground Floors
- 6 Upper Floors
- 7 Roof Structure
- 8 Roof Coverings
- 9 Partitions
- 10 Plastering and Dry Lining
- 11 Decoration
- 12 External Rendering
- 13 System Housing - Timber Frame
- 14 System Housing - Concrete and Steel
- 15 Windows, Doors and Stairs
- 16 Thermal Insulation and Condensation
- 17 Cold Water Supply
- 18 Hot Water Supply
- 19 Space Heating
- 20 Ventilation
- 21 Drainage
- 22 Electrical Installations
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Duncan Marshall, BSc, MCIOB, MIMBM was a Chartered Builder and Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK.
Derek Worthing, BSc, MPhil, MRICS is a Chartered Building Surveyor and was formerly a Principal Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK. He now works as a consultant and a visiting lecturer.
Nigel Dann, BSc, MSc is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK.
Roger Heath, FRICS, FFB is a Chartered Building Surveyor and was formerly a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK. He now works as a visiting lecturer.