Durability by Design: A Guide for Residential Builders & Designers

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Year: 2002
Pages: 75
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0756729009

Description

Jay Crandall (au); Lawrence L. Thompson (fr). This manual is intended to raise the awareness & understanding of building durability as a design consideration in housing. Covers basic concepts of durability & presents recommended practices -- including numerous construction details & design data -- for matters such as moisture management, ultraviolet (UV) protection, insects, decay, corrosion, & natural hazards. Some attention is also given to matters that may be considered serviceability issues related to normal wear-&-tear, aesthetics, or functions not immediately associated with durability. Helps to preserve & promote “tried-&-true” practices & concepts related to housing durability, & present them in a manner that can be used to cost-effectively design the durable homes of the future. Illus.

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