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Item number:350277869944
Item location:Madison, Indiana, United States
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Author: Leon A. Frechette
Publisher: Craftsman Book CoISBN-10: 1572180749
Subject: Home & GardenISBN-13: 9781572180741
Topic: Building & PlansFormat: Paperback
Language: EnglishPublication Year: 1999
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Height:11.0 in.
Width:8.5 in.
Thickness:0.8 in.
Weight:32.8 oz.


Portions of this page Copyright 1995 - 2010 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.

Build Smarter with Alternative Materials
Title Build Smarter with Alternative Materials
Author Leon A. Frechette
Publisher 1999 by Craftsman Book Company
Size 8.25" x 10.75" - 333 pages
Description Softbound - Includes black & white photographs and illustrations throughout. ISBN 1-57218-074-9

About the book:

"This book is for construction professionals who want a clear understanding of alternative materials and how using them can enhance their projects, both residential and commercial. It covers the materials including their strengths and any limitations as well as installation tips and manhour estimates.

"Here you'll find the true facts, not the hype, about a variety of alternative materials. These are quality components that can help you deliver a better overall product something your customers will enjoy and benefit from long after you leave their projects!

"All the products covered here have been used or well-researched by the author and represent a cross section of available products. Build Smarter with Alternative Materials covers materials used in each phase of a project, in order from the foundation to the ridge peak:

  • Foundations
  • Walls
  • Roof systems
  • Framing
  • Roofing
  • Siding
  • Insulation
  • Radiant heat
  • Doors & windows
  • Trim
  • Interiors
  • Bathrooms
  • Kitchens
  • Decking
  • Outdoors

"And it doesn't stop there. Build Smarter with Alternative Materials lists the manufacturers that make the products and associations that research them. You get the phone numbers, and mailing, e-mail, and Web site addresses so you can connect with the companies, obtain samples, or ask questions about a product or its installation.

"Every builder and remodeler needs a niche an opportunity to land good jobs without having to underbid every other contractor in town. This reference is full of new, exciting materials you can offer to your customers with confidence. You may be the only contractor in your area who knows about them. And this book is your key to that knowledge."

Table of Contents

1 Alternative Building Materials

  • Why Use Alternative Materials9

2 Foundations

  • Permanent Wood Foundations
  • Concrete Wall Systems

3 Wall and Roof Systems

  • Aerated Concrete Wall Units
  • Mortarless Block System
  • Structural Insulated Panels
  • Insteel 3-D Panel System
  • ThermaSteel System
  • Panelized System

4 Framing Materials

  • Log Homes
  • Steel Framing
  • Prefabricated Homes
  • Sheathing
  • Framing Members

5 Roofing Materials

  • Shakes and Shingles
  • Metal Systems
  • Fiber-Cement Tiles
  • Corrugated Fiber Roofing
  • Miscellaneous Items

6 Siding Materials

  • Wood Products
  • Hardboard
  • Fiber-Cement Composites
  • Vinyl-Type Products
  • Masonry Products
  • Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
  • Siding Maintenance

7 Insulation Materials and Radiant Heat

  • Insulation
  • Housewrap
  • Radiant Heat

8 Doors, Windows, and Trim

  • Doors
  • Windows
  • DecoRoof
  • Skylights
  • Molding

9 Interior Products

  • Wallboard
  • Wallcovering/Cabinetry Products
  • Flooring
  • Problem Solvers

10 Bathrooms and Kitchens

  • Repair Instead of Replace
  • Solid Surfacing
  • Other Countertop Material
  • Underlayment
  • Paneling
  • Fixtures
  • Helpful Accessory Items
  • Heat and Ventilation
  • Let There Be Light!

11 Decking

  • Alternative Products
  • Wood Products
  • Hardware
  • Protection
  • Railing
  • Landscaping

12 Outdoor Products

  • Railing and Fencing Systems
  • Bulkheads/Retaining Walls
  • Patios
  • Invisible Pavements
  • Miscellaneous

13 Building to Help

  • the Environment
  • Reducing Waste and Recycling
  • "Green" Building
  • Who Can Help?
  • Where Do We Go From Here?

Appendix

  • Abbreviations
  • Who to Contact
  • Organizations

Index

Condition While the cover has some light scuffs and scratches, the book's binding is strong and the inside pages are complete, clean and unmarked. The pages are in excellent condition.

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