Residential Construction Performance Guidelines, Contractor Reference, Sixth Edition

by NAHB National Association of Home Builders

Overview

Residential construction performance guidelines is the most widely used recommendation by the home building and remodeling industry on how homes should perform during the warranty period. This fully-amended reference tool will help builders and remodelers manage customer expectations and resolve customer complaints, while delivering high-performance homes. Features include: More than 330 guidelines in 13 major construction categories New guidelines on crawl spaces, subfloor and joists, windows and glass, plumbing, cabinets, and more Glossary of common terms Italicized terms throughout for easy identification in the Glossary The consumer version of Residential Construction Performance Guidelines (sold separately) allows you to: Help customers understand the basics of a properly constructed home and how it should perform during the warranty period Take action to resolve customer concerns before they escalate to complaints Exhibit your professionalism by showing that you consistently meet or exceed accepted industry guidelines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780867187922
Publisher:	National Association of Home Builders
Publication date:	04/01/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	172
Sales rank:	736,268
File size:	952 KB

About the Author

The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units projected for this year.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction xi

History of the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines xi

Sixth Edition Review xi

Scope of the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines xii

Scope of Responsibilities xiii

Remodeling Projects xvi

How to Use This Manual xvi

General Instructions xv

Definition of Terms xv

Incorporating the Guidelines into a Warranty or Dispute Resolution Program xvi

Other Uses for the Guidelines xvii

Taking Measurements xvii

Comments Welcomed xviii

1 Site Work 1

2 Foundation 5

General 5

Concrete Slabs 6

Concrete Block Basement and Crawl Space Walls 8

Poured Concrete Basement and Crawl Space Walls 10

Moisture and Water Penetration 12

Basement Walls and Floor 12

Crawl Spaces 13

Structural Columns, Posts, or Piers 14

3 Interior Floor Construction 17

Floor System 17

Beams, Columns, and Posts 17

Subfloor and Joists 18

4 Walls & Ceilings 23

Wall Framing 23

Moisture Barriers and Flashing 24

Insulation 25

Windows and Glass 26

Exterior Doors 28

5 Exterior Finish 35

Wood and Wood Composite Siding 35

Aluminum or Vinyl Siding 38

Fiber Cement Board Siding 41

Masonry and Veneer 42

Stucco and Parged Coatings 44

Exterior Trim 46

Paint, Stain, and Varnish 47

6 Roof 49

Roof Structure 49

Roof Sheathing 50

Roof Vents 51

Roof Coverings 52

Chimney 57

Gutters and Downspouts 58

Skylights and Light Tubes 59

7 Plumbing 61

Water Supply System 61

Plumbing Fixtures 63

Sanitary Sewer or Septic System 66

8 Electrical 71

Fuses and Circuit Breakers 71

Outlets and Fixtures 73

9 Interior Climate Control 77

Air Infiltration and Drafts 77

Humidity Control and Condensation 78

Ducts and Airflow 79

Heating and Cooling Systems 80

Ventilation 84

10 Interior Finish 87

Interior Doors 87

Interior Stairs 90

Trim and Moldings 92

Cabinets 94

Countertops 97

Interior Wall Finish 101

Lath and Plaster 101

Gypsum Wallboard or Drywall 102

Paint, Stain, and Varnish 104

Wallpaper and Vinyl Wall Coverings 106

11 Flooring 107

Carpeting 107

Vinyl Flooring and/or Resilient Flooring 109

Hardwood Flooring 112

Tile, Brick, Marble, and Stone Flooring 117

12 Miscellaneous 119

Fireplace and Wood Stove 119

Concrete Stoops and Steps 120

Garage 121

Driveways and Sidewalks 122

Wood and Composite Decks 124

13 Landscaping 129

Appendix 131

Sample Warranty and Dispute Resolution Contract Language 131

Incorporating the Guidelines into a Contract Document 132

Quality of Construction Clause 134

Mediation and Binding Arbitration Clause 135

Glossary 137

Resources 147

Index 149