Canadian wood-frame house construction
Lio, M. and Kesik, T.
1997
Ottawa, Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 1997
Lio, M. and Kesik, T., (1997), Canadian wood-frame house construction, Ottawa, Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 1997.
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| Promoption: The national bestseller on building wood-frame houses in Canada-completely revised and updated. Get expert advice before you start and avoid costly building mistakes! What is the maximum span for rafters? Where should handrails and guards be placed in a stairway? It's all here in this national bestseller. A step-by-step guide from excavation to the finishing touches, this ideal learning tool and essential job-site reference is indispensable for builders, renovators, students and do-it-yourselfers. Updated to conform to 1995 National Building Code requirements, it includes new illustrations and handy sizing tables; metric and imperial measurements; Planning Ahead and Checking Back notes; plus Healthy Housing tips to improve indoor air quality and minimize environmental impacts. Convenient lay-flat binding.
"This trusted guide has been a national bestseller among Canada's housing professionals for years. The updated version for the latest National Building Code contains new illustrations, sizing tables, planning notes and tips on healthy housing to improve indoor air quality and reduce environmental impact. An indispensable tool for builders, renovators and do-it-yourselfers, covering everything from site excavation to completion. Topics include: concrete work, footings and foundations; framing all parts of the house; roof sheathings; exterior finishes, trims and millwork; plumbing, heating and wiring; vapour and air barriers; insulation, fire and sound control; ventilation; interior wall and ceiling finishes, floor coverings; stairs, eaves, chimneys, and much more. "
Concordia WEB Reference TH 4818 W6C4+ 1997 LIB USE ONLY |
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