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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 2 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | This Second Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today’s residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, this new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments in materials and methods of house construction, including energy efficiency, framing, and roofing. Abundantly illustrated with more than 1,200 drawings and photographs, it provides authoritative coverage on wood light-frame construction, industrialized systems of construction, and more. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Edward Allen | | Hardcover: | 640 pages | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Publication Date: | February 24, 2006 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0471681792 | | Product Width: | 212.0 centimeters | | Product Height: | 280.0 centimeters | | Product Weight: | 3.5 pounds | | Package Length: | 11.0 inches | | Package Width: | 8.7 inches | | Package Height: | 1.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 3.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 6 reviews |
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20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 A modified "Fundamentals of Building Construction" Feb 03, 2003
By misterbeets
"misterbeets"
This is awfully similar to the book in the title. Even down to the same photos separating the chapters. I'd buy F of BC if I had to choose, since it has so much more material. There's nothing in here that cannot be found in the two other Rob Thallon books.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Great book, but overpriced Oct 23, 2002
I bought this book sight unseen because I also have Rob Thallon's book "Graphic Guide to Frame Construction" and was pretty impressed with it. While "Fundamental of Residential Construction" is a very good book on all aspects of residential construction, there's isn't that much of an improvement on the typical voc-tech textbooks on construction (which are available for less) to make it worth the price. ...
16 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 THE reference for Designer, Builder, or Student Mar 11, 2002
Fundamentals of Residential Construction is a welcome update for my reference library. As a residential architect, it is refreshing not to have to wade through irrelevant commercial methodology. This edition is residential specific, but broad-based covering alternative building systems and the most current construction materials. I especially appreciate that it begins with chapters on the context for construction, and the construction and design communities, areas of discussion most often neglected. The well-balanced mix of diagrammatic and photographic details is very helpful. I highly recommend it for both the student and the professional.
8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Lots of info but not needed. Oct 09, 2005
By abuse of arch
bought this book for a building systems class (something i dont normally do) but my prof asks questions out of it every class. that said, this book has a lot of stuff in it that relates to construction, which is nice. although as a senior level architecture student i dont think this book is really needed. most of the stuff i know, as common sense, or is easily availabe on the internet and in other resources. overall though id say if you dont know alot about construction of residential buildings id try to find a used copy or get a copy from the library and copy the pages you need. deff not worth the 80 some dollars for it.
9 of 13 found the following review helpful:
A Great Book! Jan 03, 2002
Its simple, well-illustrated explanations make understanding and implementation easy. It covers every aspect of residential construction, including trowel trades, mechanical and structural systems, and landscaping! In a nutshell- this is a 'must-have' for anyone working in residential construction!
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