Architectural Woodwork Details for Construction Stephen P. Major If youre spending too much time chasing down information on architectural woodwork and its many synthetic counterparts--and still not finding all the answers you need to do the job--you can stop looking now. Architectural Woodwork: Details for Construction is the one-stop resource youve been looking for. Written by a builder for builders; architects; and designers; its the first book exclusively devoted to the selection; design; detailing; and installation of both interior and exterior architectural woodwork. Whats more; it also covers synthetic wood substitutes such as aluminum millwork; vinyl siding; and styrene reproduction mouldings; and analyzes how each of these compares to traditional wood products. Whether youre designing windows or walls; doors or decks; floors or fireplace trim; youll find everything you need here to translate your design ideas into real woodwork. Just flip to the chapter on the type of woodwork you want and youll find: * an explanation of the woodworks practical function * characteristics of construction materials; and why some are better for the job * an illustrated listing of choices available to you * commonly encountered problems * design considerations * and construction details. Convenient pro-and-con charts make the advantages and disadvantages of materials and styles easy to compare. Whatever your priority--durability; cost; safety; aesthetics--youll find choices that work for you. In no time at all; youll learn how to master every phase of a project with the aid of clearly labeled; detailed cross-section construction drawings. And youll get expert help on the special problems posed by curves and exterior protection. Armed with the practical why and how-to information in this book; youll know what to look for; what questions to ask; and where not to cut corners on cost. Most important; all this information is in one place; in a format thats uncluttered and easy to read. Dont get sidetracked by time-consuming research when youve got the real work ahead of you. Get Architectural Woodwork.
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