The construction of houses

Aimed specifically at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of modern construction and services. In addition most chapters contain information on earlier construction techniques to reflect the age profile fo the UK housing stock. This fourth edition has a revised text and hundreds of revised graphics, new illustrations and photos, an additional chapter on concrete housing, and an eight page colour section showing. Read more... Foundations -- External loadbearing walls -- Ground floors -- Upper floors -- Roof structure -- Roof coverings -- Flat roofs -- Plastering -- Partitions -- External rendering -- Timber-framed housing -- Non-traditional housing -- Windows/doors/stairs -- Thermal insulation -- Cold water supply -- Hot water supply -- Space heating -- Drainage -- Electrical installations