This revised edition of Residential Construction and Kitchen & Bath Systems combines the thorough guides to typical North American building systems for homes for the kitchen and bath industry into one comprehensive, expanded volume, completely updated and revised throughout. Learning to "read a house" is an essential skill for anyone in the kitchen and bath field. This book provides clear, concise explanations of the home's structural systems and components, including the inner workings of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
A comprehensive guide to residential construction and building systems for kitchen and bath professionals
Combining Residential Construction and Kitchen & Bath Systems, this is the definitive guide to residential design and construction for kitchen and bath designers. The book provides clear, concise explanations of a home's structural systems and components, including the inner workings of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Fully updated, it includes new information on sustainable building systems and the latest building codes based on the International Residential Code 2012.
Kitchen & Bath Residential Construction and Systems is one of a series of volumes in the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Professional Resource Library. As the only not-for-profit trade association dedicated exclusively to the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA is the leading source of information and education for professionals.
Essential information on:
Construction
* Codes and Permits
* Maximizing Energy Efficiency
* Foundations and Floors
* Exterior Walls and Doors and Windows
* Interior Walls and Ceilings and Surfaces
Systems
* HVAC Systems
* Piping and Water Heaters
* Plumbing Fixtures
* Home Automation
* Lighting
