Nina M. Giglio - Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Hall, Dennis J., 1954

Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction / Dennis J. Hall, Nina M. Giglio.

p. cm. - (Graphic Standards Field Guide series ; 18)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-470-63504-9 (pbk. : acid-free paper); 978-047-0-90626-2 (ebk.); 978-047-0-90627-9 (ebk.); 978-047-0-90628-6 (ebk.); 978-047-0-95129-3 (ebk.); 978-047-0-95148-4 (ebk.)

1. Building--Details-Drawings-Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Building

Details-Drawings-Standards. 3. Dwellings-Designs and plans-Handbooks,

manuals, etc. I. Giglio, Nina M. II. Title.

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Introduction

Welcome to Wiley's Graphic Standard Field Guide!

We know that when you're on a jobsite or in a meeting, questions come up. Even the most seasoned professionals may wish they could look up just that one piece of information that is just outside their instant recall or just beyond their current experience. There is a real need to make immediate on-site decisionsto access information on the spot, no matter where you are.

Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is designed to be a quick and portable reference for busy professionals like you. It focuses on just the information you need away from the design desk, no matter where you are.

Who This Book Is For

As a companion to the recently completed Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction, 2nd ed. this handy guide provides quick reference to professional, homeowners and the do-it-yourself handyman. This book is intended to assist the person in the field when they are looking at a situation and are in need of a ready recommendation or solution. This book also provides numerous references to organizations and resources should additional information be required.

How This Book Is Organized

The content of this book is organized according to CSI's MasterFormat. Each chapter covers a specific division, and includes topics appropriate to residential construction. Use the chapter opening pages to find a specific topic within a division, or refer to the index to find exactly what you need.

Information on specific topics is presented in lists and tables, making it easy to find and reference quickly. Architectural details and drawings demonstrate standards and help you evaluate what you may encounter on-site.

Each topic contains the following sections:

Description : A brief overview of the topic, to provide some context.

Assessing Existing Conditions : Key things to look for when you're in the field that will help guide your decisions.

Acceptable Practices : Keys to what constitutes good-quality work and references to industry standards.

Practices to Avoid : A quick list of what to look out for.

References : Look to this section for where to find more information about the topic within this book or in other sources.

How to Use This Book

The Field Guides are meant to go anywhere you go. Take them to jobsites that are under construction and to meetings, so that you have solutions right at your finger tips, or keep one in the glove compartment just in casethe book is a handy reference to have on hand whenever you are away from the design desk and out of the office.

Use the Field Guide to:

• Help a client evaluate a prospective property
• Find information on unexpected on-site conditions
• Remind yourself of possibilities and alternatives
• Create a checklist to make sure you asked all the right questions during a site visit
• Expand your expertise on practices that are common in residential construction

About The Authors

Dennis J. Hall and Nina M. Giglio, have guided the production of this work, drawing upon their experience with the Graphic Standards series, including Architectural Graphic Standards , 11th ed., and Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction , 2nd ed. The Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction is a compilation of topics, researched and developed by the staff of HALL | Building Information Group, LLC. As with many endeavors, collaboration and input from many people with expertise as well as the once-burned experiences make this guide more direct and appropriate for residential construction applications that arise.

Topic Authors

Julie I. Carlsen CDT, LEED AP

Sandy M. Carter CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP

Nina M. Giglio Assoc. AIA, CSI, CCS, SCIP

Dennis J. Hall FAIA FCSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, LEED AP

Leslie H. Schlesinger CSI, CDT, SCIP Affiliate

Herb Sprott AIA

Michael E. Wilson RA CSI, CDT

About Graphic Standards

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