Building Technology

ISBN-13: 9780333620960 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 352 str.

Ivor H. Seeley

Opis

This popular text examines basic constructional techniques, the choice and use of materials, and statutory requirements for domestic buildings. Includes environmentally-friendly buildings & radon; free-standing & cavity walls; sound insulation; windows & doors; GRP interceptors, and waste management.

Spis treści

List of Illustrations.- List of Tables.- Preface to Fifth Edition.- Acknowledgements.- The Building Process and Site Works.- Building Drawing Foundations.- Earthwork Support and Concrete Walls and Partitions Fireplaces.- Heat Producing Appliances.- Flues and Chimneys Floors: Structures and Finishings; Timber Characteristics and Defects Roofs: Structures and Coverings Windows and Glazing Doors.- Doorsets and Ironmongery Stairs and Fittings Finishings Water Services.- Sanitary Plumbing and Solid Waste Storage Drainage and Small Treatment Works.- External Works Sound and Thermal Insulation.- Dampness.- Ventilation and Condensation Building in Warm Climates.- Appendix: Metric Conversion Table Index.