Builder's Instant Answers

by Sidney M Levy, R Dodge Woodson

Overview

Quick, accurate answers to even the toughest questions! Portable, simple, well-illustrated with just enough text to get the job done, these handy titles provide busy professionals with fingertip access to the solutions they need to solve even the most difficult problem--in a flash! This reference features:
* Numerous charts, tables, photos, and many other visual elements
* Calculations and quick reference information to help you do your job faster and easier
* Fast fact notations with important items stressed
* Features references to current building codes
* Includes floor, wall, and ceiling framing; plumbing, HVAC and electrical overview, and floors and stairs
* Covers roof types and installation; insulation and drywall; cabinets and landscaping

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071395137
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	11/13/2003
Series:	Instant Answers (Paperback)
Pages:	458
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.02(h) x 1.17(d)

About the Author

Sidney Levy has been associated with the general contracting business for 40 years, working on projects ranging from residential high-rises to pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. He is the author of eleven books pertaining to project management, subcontracting, the Japanese construction industry, and international infrastructure. Mr. Levy currently is the principal in a construction consulting business in Baltimore, Maryland where he resides.

R. Dodge Woodson has built as many as 60 houses a year. He is a licensed builder, remodeler, designated real estate broker, master plumber, and master gasfitter. His experience as a land developer and builder makes his contribution to this book extremely valuable. Woodson has authored numerous books and continues to apply his trade as he has for more than 25 years.

Sidney Levy has been associated with the general contracting business for 40 years, working on projects ranging from residential high-rises to pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. He is the author of eleven books pertaining to project management, subcontracting, the Japanese construction industry, and international infrastructure. Mr. Levy currently is the principal in a construction consulting business in Baltimore, Maryland where he resides.

R. Dodge Woodson has built as many as 60 houses a year. He is a licensed builder, remodeler, designated real estate broker, master plumber, and master gasfitter. His experience as a land developer and builder makes his contribution to this book extremely valuable. Woodson has authored numerous books and continues to apply his trade as he has for more than 25 years.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Planning on Paper
Chapter 2. Flood Zones and Wetlands
Chapter 3. Zoning
Chapter 4. Site Evaluation
Chapter 5. Ground Conditions
Chapter 6. Engineering Evaluations
Chapter 7. Private Sewage Disposal Systems
Chapter 8. Private Water Supplies
Chapter 9. Site Work and Site Utilities
Chapter 10. Concrete
Chapter 11.
Masonry
Chapter 12.
The Building Envelope
Chapter 13.
Heating and Cooling Systems
Chapter 14. Plumbing
Chapter 15. Electrical Systems
Chapter 16. Insulation
Chapter 17. Engineered Wood Products
Chapter 18. Gypsum Drywall, Metal Framing and Sound and Moisture Control
Chapter 19. Fireplaces and Chimneys
Chapter 20. Painting, Wall Coverings, and Flooring
Chapter 21. Windows, Doors, Hardware
Chapter 22. Millwork
INDEX