Fundamentals of Building Construction
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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
By Edward Allen, Joseph IanoFit-to-floor base, or butt-to base, has a square-edged toe the same thickness as the floor covering; it butts tightly to the finish flooring, creating a flush transition between the two. Carpet Carpet is manufactured in fibers, styles, ...
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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
By Edward Allen, Joseph Iano(Architect: Edward J. DeBartolo Corp. Courtesy of American Olean Tile.) Figure 24.28 Quarry or ceramic tiles may be adhered Grout Figure 24.29 Ceramic tile wainscoting and flooring in a bar. to a cementitious backer board that is ...
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Fundamentals of Building Construction
By Edward AllenThe Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.
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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
By Edward Allen, Joseph IanoNew features of this Fourth Edition include: Detailed consideration throughout the book of issues of sustainability and "green" building A set of illustrated essays, "From Concept to Reality," that demonstrate how technical decisions are ...
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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
By Edward Allen, Joseph Iano... fire-resistive material is the most prevalent type of fire protection. Usually, it is concealed behind finish materials. Intumescent coatings are thinner than other options and can be left exposed in the finished construction.
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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
By Edward Allen, Joseph IanoThis new Fifth Edition of the bestselling reference and textbook provides the most up-to-date survey of the basic materials and methods used in building construction.