Modern Residential Construction Practices

Concrete and clay tile roofing -- Metal roofing -- Roof vents -- 9. Insulation and barriers -- Introduction -- Insulation -- Types of insulation -- House wrap and vapor barrier -- Vapor barrier installation -- Radiant barriers -- Radiant barrier installation -- Caulking -- 10. Door and window specifications and installation -- Introduction -- Door types and styles -- Exterior doors -- Interior doors -- Windows -- Window types and styles -- Sliding windows -- Casement windows -- Double-hung windows -- Awning windows -- Jalousie windows -- Fixed windows -- Bay windows -- Garden windows -- Skylights and sloped glazing -- Insulated windows -- Door and window schedules -- Schedule key -- Pre-hung doors -- Specifying door swing -- Slab doors -- Door installation -- Steps for hanging a pre-hung door -- Steps for installing a pocket door -- Window installation -- Installing a window -- Skylight installation -- Prepare the skylight curb -- Prepare the flashing and roofing -- Install the skylight -- 11. Stair construction -- Introduction -- Types of stairs -- Stair floor plan representations -- Basic stair characteristics -- Stair framing -- 12. Fireplace construction -- Introduction -- Fireplace types and floor plan representations -- Manufactured fireplaces -- Direct-vent, self-venting, and vent-free gas fireplaces -- Electric fireplaces -- Wood storage -- Built-in masonry barbecue -- Masonry fireplace construction -- Multilevel fireplaces -- Solid fuel-burning appliances -- Floor protection -- Wall protection -- Combustion air -- 13. Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems -- Introduction -- Introduction to mechanical systems -- Central forced air systems -- Hot water heating systems -- Heat pump systems -- Ductless heat pump systems -- Zone control systems -- Radiant heat -- Thermostats -- HVAC code requirements -- Universal HVAC installations