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Builder's Guide to New Materials and Techniques (Builder's Guide Series) - Hardcover

Bianchina, Paul

 
9780070157637: Builder's Guide to New Materials and Techniques (Builder's Guide Series)

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How to select, cut and hand engineered lumber--and build more profit into every job. Finally, here's the one-stop resource you need to master the engineered lumber products that can save you time and money on every job. Builder's Guide to New Materials and Techniques gives you the inside story on today's wide selection of lighter, cleaner, cheaper, stronger and straighter wood products--as well as the know-how to apply them in all types of residential and light construction work. You'll see how to work with the full range of new materials: industrial, architectural and premium grade glulams--oriented strand board--laminated strand and veneer lumber--machine stress rated, parallel strand and sturcutral glued lumber--aluminum and fiber cement shingles--fiber-reinforced gypsum underlayment--polymer composite trim--vinyl fencing, siding and moldings--wood-polymer lumber--you name it. Plus, you also get hands on help with: selecting and specifying the right engineered lumber; calculating live-load deflection; sizing I-joists for floor and roof framing; installing wall framing systems; erecting open web and spacemaker trusses; choosing and installing hangers, connectors and fasteners; applying the right caulks, adhesives, sealers and finishes; and much, much more.

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Learn how to capitalize on hundreds of today's exciting new building products Are you finding it difficult to keep up with all the new building products flooding the market these days? Well, this practical, easy-to-read guide will tell you everything a modern builder needs to know about hundreds of new products--ranging from engineered lumber and composite wood products to hardware trim, and even plastic lumber. You'll get an introduction to the technology that's shaping the way we build, plus expert coverage of: Lumber products and specialty items such as joists, trusses, wood bridges, and studs; Panel products, including plywood, hardboard, fiber-board, melamine, and particleboard; Plywood and wood-based siding products; Other wood-based and nonwood products, such as shingles, siding, doors, trim, moldings, fencing, and windows; Hangers, connectors, and fasteners. This complete reference also takes you through computerized design services. . .product selection and specification. . .and proper storage, handling, and installation. In addition, it provides an appendix of products listed by trade name and manufacturer--plus a handy directory of manufacturers, with phone numbers and addresses.

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