Building construction illustrated /

Ching, Frank, 1943-

Building construction illustrated / Francis D.K. Ching. - 4th ed. - Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2008. - 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The building site -- The building -- Foundation systems -- Floor systems -- Wall systems -- Roof systems -- Moisture & thermal protection -- Doors & windows -- Special construction -- Finish work -- Mechanical & electrical systems -- Notes on materials.

To construct a building, architects and other industry professionals must be familiar with the materials and choices available to them. This book takes into account recent advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements.

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House construction.

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