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Builder's Guide to Mixed Climates: Details for Design and Construction

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Manufacturer: Taunton

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Written by the nation's leading expert in designing energy-efficient, comfortable homes, Builder's Guide to Mixed Climates is a comprehensive resource for residential construction. A companion to Builder's Guide to Cold Climates, it provides information on applying systems principles to structures, focusing on the temperate but varied climate zones.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 692
EAN: 9781561583881
ISBN: 1561583758
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2000-02
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: 2000-02-03
Studio: Taunton


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Direct and informative -
Well focused and aimed at the home builder in areas where average winter temperatures drop below 45 F (disregard back cover, which says "above 45 F") with 20 inch annual rainfall or more, e.g., Washington D.C., St Louis, or Seattle, it contains a complete discussion of insulation, ventilation, and moisture issues. The best book on the topic I've seen, because the author explains in simple terms concepts that many builders--and even architects--often get wrong. It's purely qualitative though; you won't find tables of R values, for instance. Full of useful detail drawings that illustrate the topics--you'll see variations for vinyl/aluminum and wood siding, and brick veneers--and are ready to apply directly to your house plans.

A Better Way to Build -
An outstanding book because it offers a different solution (and I believe a better solution) to home construction especially in the insulation and ventilation areas. If you are planning to build a custom home you must read this author's concepts on areas such as attic ventilation. I plan on using many of his concepts in building my own home. This book has convinced me that "normal" home construction needs to be updated!

great illustrations -
In Taunton's tradition this book is extremely well illustrated. Many of Lstiburek's points are translated into detailed crossectional drawings that builders and architects can readily adapt into their plans. Advanced concepts dealing with moisture transport in buildings are explained in practical terms. There's no doubt this book will further the application of good building science in residential construction.

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