Kitchen & Bath Residential Construction and 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

Preface Chapter 1 The Building Team Generalist Designers Builders and Installers Chapter 2 Codes and Permits Building Codes Permits and Inspections Chapter 3 Designing Healthy Houses Airborne Hazards Other Hazards A Positive Approach to Design Chapter 4 Maximizing Energy Efficiency An Energy–Conserving Building Envelope Chapter 5 Using Natural Energies Home Heating with the Sun Chapter 6 Foundations How deep a Foundation? Types of Foundations Foundation Materials Chapter 7 Floors Wood–Framed Floors Llightweight Steel–framed Floors Trussed Joists Remodeling Existing Wood Floors Concrete Floors Subfloors and Underlayments Chapter 8 Exterior Walls Wall Framing Systems Concrete and Masonry Walls Exterior Wall Finishes Exterior Trim Chapter 9 Doors and Windows Door Types Door Styles Relocating Doorways Door Hardware Window Types Window Sash and Frame Materials Glazing Choices Chapter 10 Roofs Roof Forms Roof Framing Systems Roof Sheathing Materials Insulation and Moisture Control Roofing Materials Roof Edges Chapter 11 Interior Walls and Ceilings New Partitions Special Framing Ceiling Structures Modifying Existing Walls and Ceilings Chapter 12 Interior Surfaces Beneath the Skin Floor Finish Materials Wall and Ceiling Finish Materials Trimming the Interior Chapter 13 Heating Systems Comfort and Heat Heating Fuels Forced–Air Heating Systems Hydronic Heating Systems Electric Heating Systems Active Solar Heating Systems All–In–One Heating Systems Chapter 14 Cooling Systems Cooling Naturally Cooling with Fans Evaporative Cooling Refrigerated Cooling Systems that Provide Heating and Cooling Chapter 15 Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air The Sources of Indoor Air Pollution Fresh Air Through Ventilaton Ventilating Room By Room Whole–House Ventilation Systems Chapter 16 Household Water Supply The Sources of Household Water Distribution Systems Water Supply Piping Water Supply Problems and Solutions Unsuitable Water Water Heaters Chapter 17 Drainage Systems Parts of the System Piping Materials Chapter 18 Kitchen and Bath Equipment Fixtures for the Bath Kitchen Equipment Chapter 19 Electrical Systems Electricity Basics The Service Entrance Wire and Conduits Communications Wiring Systems Electricity from the Sun Chapter 20 Lighting Lighting Basics Lighting by Function Daylighting Artificial Lighting Sources The Color of Light Built–In Lighting Lighting Fixtures Lighting Kitchens Lighting Baths Glossary Resources

Jerry Germer is an author and architect who specializes in residential design.