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How to solve practically every construction problem – before it happens to you!
With "Troubleshooting Guide to Residential Construction" you’ll learn from the mistakes other builders made as they faced 63 typical residential construction problems. Filled with clear photos and drawings that explain how to enhance your reputation as well as your bottom line by avoiding problems that plague most builders.
Shows how to avoid, or fix, problems ranging from defective slabs, walls and ceilings, through roofing, plumbing & HVAC, to paint.
Increase your profits and minimize your liability with in-depth information on:
- Foundations
- Retaining walls
- Brick and masonry
- Wall & roof framing
- Engineered lumber
- Paints & coatings
- Wood and hardboard siding
- Stucco & EIFS
- Flashing
- Chimneys & flues
- Moisture problems
- Insect damage
- Insulation
- Air quality
- Backdrafting
- And much more
Most construction defects are easily prevented during construction - but expensive to fix later on. Learn from over 50 experts in the field where the most costly trouble spots are and how to avoid them. Find out how to take advantage of the latest products and materials without risking callbacks.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Foundations and Sitework
Preventing Basement Leakage - Henri deMarne, 2
Foundation Settlement and Frost Heaves - Robert Marshall, 5
Building on Fill - M. Daniel Gordon, 8
Controlling Cracks in Slabs - Dennis Golden, 12
Retaining Walls - Robert Randall, 17
Septic Systems Remodeler's Guide - Russ Lanoie, 21
Chapter 2. Wood framing
Wall and Floor Framing -
David Utterback, 30
Wood I-Joists -
Curtis Eck, 34
Roof Framing -
David Utterback, 38
Truss Bracing
Paul De Baggis, 41
Shed Dormers -
Robert Randall, 43
Details for Wood Shrinkage -
David Frane, 49
Chapter 3. Wood and Hardboard Siding
Making Walls Watertight -
Paul Fisette, 54
Wood Siding -
David Utterback, 58
Wood Siding Over Foam -
John Russo, 65
Hardboard Siding -
David Dobbs, 66
Guide to Galvanized Nails -
Ted Cushman, 70
Chapter 4. Brick, Stucco & Masonry
Brick Veneer -
Robert Beiner and Robert Rhault, 74
Brick Masonry Restoration -
Philip Marshall and Michael Watson, 79
Caulking Masonry Joints -
Al Bredenberg, 84
Leak-Proof Chimney Flashing -
Peter Scripture, 88
Retrofit Chimney Flashing -
Tom Brewer, 90
Patching Stucco -
Steve Thomas, 93
EIFS Performance Review -
Richard Piper and Russell Kenney, 96
Chapter 5. Roofing
Asphalt Shingle Failures -
Ted Cushman, 104
Shallow Roof Details -
Charles Wardell, 107
Restoring Wood Shakes and Shingles -
Brian Buchanan, 111
Preventing Ice Dams -
Henri deMarne, 117
Slate Roof Repairs -
Les Gove, 122
Tricky Flashing Details -
Lloyd Hitchins, 125
Chapter 6. Paints and Coatings
Painting Failures Case Studies -
David Dobbs, 134
The New Water-Based Paints -
Byron Papa, 139
Clear Finishes for Wood Siding -
Al Rubin, 143
Problem-Free Floor Finishes -
Michael Purser, 147
Remodelers and Lead Paint -
Eileen Franko, 151
Chapter 7. Insulation & Air Sealing
Hidden Heat Leaks -
Thomas Blandy, 158
Air-Sealing One-and-a-Half Story Homes -
David Legg, 163
Problem-Free Cathedral Ceilings -
Bill Eich, 167
Chapter 8. HVAC Systems
Heating System Tuneups & Upgrades -
Richard Trethewey, 172
High-Efficiency HVAC -
J.D. Ned Nisson, 176
Mechanical Cooling Systems -
Michael Uniacke and John Proctor, 180
Water Heaters -
Larry and Suzanne Weingarten, 185
Simple Ventilation for Tight Houses -
Marc Rosenbaum, 190
Flue and Chimney Safety -
Peter Scripture, 195
Backdrafting Causes & Cures -
Sebastian Moffatt, 203
Chapter 9. Moisture Damage
Mold, Mildew and Wood Decay -
Stephen Smulski, 212
Moisture in Wall Cavities Case Studies -
Stephen Smulski, 217
Interior Moisture Problems Case Studies -
Bill Eich, 221
A Rotting Timber Frame -
Steven Bliss, 225
Wood Moisture Content & Interior Finishes -
Paul Fisette, 228
Moisture Problems from "Dry Basements" -
J.D. Ned Nisson, 232
Using Moisture Meters -
Phil Tolpin, 234
Chapter 10. Insect Damage
Wood-Destroying Insects -
Stephen Smulski, 242
Controlling Termites and Carpenter Ants with Borates -
Lonnie Williams, 247
Controlling Subterranean Termites -
Michael Potter, 251
Chapter 11. Plumbing
Plumbing Pitfalls for Remodelers -
Dodge Woodson, 258
Common Plumbing Service Calls -
Rex Cauldwell, 262
Chapter 12. Electrical
Electrical Planning for Remodelers -
Rex Cauldwell, 270
Rewiring Tips -
Sean Kenney, 274
Common Electrical Inspection Failures -
Sean Kenney, 278
GFCI Circuits -
Rex Cauldwell, 280
Plug-In Electrical Testers -
Rex Cauldwell, 284
Index, 289
Includes: Book
Published by: Journal of Light Construction
304 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11
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