Miller's Guide to Foundations and Sitework

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ISBN: 9780071451451 | 0071451455
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Copyright: 7/8/2005

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Written by two of the co-authors of McGraw-Hill's popular Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition, this dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and homeowners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment, and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles offer in-depth, expert-level coverage of everything needed to plan, manage, and complete a job. Both are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout. Latest information on Insulated Concrete Forms Clearing, leveling, and excavating Preparing and laying the foundation Concrete mixing Pouring concrete slabs and floors Site improvements

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Starting the Job

Safety

(3)

Other Safety Measures

(1)

General Safety Rules

(1)

Safety on the Job

(1)

Safety Hazards

(1)

Using Carpenter Tools

(13)

Measuring Tools

(1)

Saws

(1)

Hammers and Other Small Tools

(4)

Squares

(3)

Power Tools

(5)

Following Correct Sequences

(8)

Preparing the Site

(3)

The Basement

(1)

The Floor

(1)

Wall Frames

(1)

Sheathing

(1)

Roofing

(1)

Siding

(1)

Finishing

(1)

The Laser Level

(3)

Preparing the Site

Basic Sequence

(1)

Locating the Building on the Site

(3)

Property Boundaries

(1)

Laying Out the Foundation

(2)

The Builder's Level

(6)

How Does It Work?

(1)

Preparing the Instrument

(2)

The Level-Transit

(1)

Using the Level and Level-Transit

(2)

Establishing Elevations

(1)

Using the Leveling Rod

(1)

Preparing the Site

(1)

Clearing

(1)

Excavation

(1)

Providing Access During Construction

(6)

Materials Storage

(2)

Temporary Utilities

(1)

Waste Disposal

(1)

Arranging Delivery Routes

(4)

Laying Footings & Foundations

Introduction

(1)

Sequence

(1)

Laying Out the Footings

(2)

Soil Strength

(1)

Footing Width

(1)

Locating Footing Depth

(1)

Footings under Columns

(1)

Special Strength Needs

(1)

Reinforcement and Strength

(1)

Excavating the Footings

(2)

Finding Trench Depth

(1)

Excavating for Deep Footings

(1)

Excavating for Shallow Footings

(1)

Slab Footings and Basements

(1)

Building the Forms for the Footings

(2)

Laying Out the Forms

(1)

Nails

(1)

Putting Up the Forms

(1)

Working with Concrete

(5)

Reinforcement

(1)

Specifying Concrete

(1)

Setting Time

(1)

Estimating Concrete Needs

(1)

Pouring the Concrete

(1)

Strength of the Concrete

(1)

Slump Test

(1)

Effects of Temperature

(1)

Curing of the Concrete

(1)

Using Portland Cement Concrete Safely

(1)

Building the Foundation Forms

(7)

Making the Forms

(1)

Joining the Forms

(1)

Spreaders

(1)

Using Panel Forms

(1)

One-Piece Forms

(1)

Special Forms

(1)

Openings and Special Shapes

(2)

Reinforcing Concrete Foundations

(1)

Estimating Concrete Volume

(1)

Delivery and Pouring

(1)

Finishing the Concrete

(1)

Concrete Block Walls

(1)

Plywood Foundations

(1)

Drainage and Waterproofing

(1)

Waterproofing Basement Walls

(1)

Basement Wall Coatings

(2)

Gray Wall

(1)

Termites

(3)

Types of Termites

(1)

Termite Protection

(1)

Termites and Treated Wood

(1)

Pressure-Treated Wood

(4)

Preservatives

(1)

Aboveground and In-Ground Treatment

(1)

Nails and Fasteners

(1)

Handling and Storing Treated Wood

(2)

Pouring Concrete Slabs & Floors

Concrete Slabs

(10)

Sequence for Preparing a Slab

(1)

Types of Slabs

(1)

Excavate

(1)

Construct the Forms

(1)

Prepare the Subsurface

(2)

Special Shapes

(1)

Pouring the Slab

(3)

Expansion and Contraction

(1)

Joints

(1)

Concrete Floors

(1)

Stairs

(1)

Sidewalks and Driveways

(1)

Sidewalks

(1)

Driveways

(1)

Special Finishes and Surfaces

(2)

Different Surface Textures

(2)

Energy Factors

(2)

Building Floor Frames

Introduction

(1)

Sequence

(1)

Sill Placement

(3)

Anchor the Sill

(2)

Setting Girders

(1)

Joists

(7)

Lay Out the Joists

(4)

Cut Joists

(1)

Other Ways to Cut Joists

(1)

Setting the Joists

(1)

Fire-Stops

(1)

Bridging

(1)

Subfloors

(4)

Plywood Subfloor

(1)

Chipboard and Fiberboard

(1)

Laying Sheets

(2)

Board Subflooring

101

(1)

Special Joists

102

(2)

Overhangs

102

(1)

Sunken Floors

102

(2)

Low Profiles

104

(1)

Energy Factors

104

(6)

Moisture Barriers

105

(1)

Energy Plenums

106

(4)

Private Sewage Facilities

Septic Tanks and Disposal Fields

110

(1)

Septic Tank Operation

110

(2)

Septic Tank Location

112

(1)

Septic Tank Disposal Field

112

(1)

The Grease Trap

113

(1)

Newer Wastewater Treatments

114

(6)

Private Water Systems

Public Water Supplies

120

(1)

Private Water Systems

120

(1)

Drilling a Well, Boring a Well, or Driving a Well

120

(1)

Drinking Water

121

(1)

Well Water

121

(1)

Water Pressure

122

(1)

Pressure Tanks

122

(1)

Operation of the Pressure Tank

123

(1)

Pressure Switch

124

(1)

Relief Valve (Pressure)

124

(1)

Pump Installation

124

(2)

Test Run

126

(1)

Pressure Tank Installation

126

(1)

Water Conditioning Equipment

126

(1)

Locating the Equipment

127

(1)

Definitions

128

(2)

Designing and Planning for Solar Heating

Passive Solar Heating

130

(4)

Indirect Gain

130

(2)

Direct Gain

132

(1)

Isolated Gain

132

(1)

Time Lag Heating

133

(1)

Underground Heating

133

(1)

Passive Cooling Systems

134

(1)

Natural Ventilation

134

(1)

Induced Ventilation

134

(1)

Desiccant Cooling

134

(1)

Evaporative Cooling

134

(1)

Night Sky Radiation Cooling

134

(1)

Time Lag Cooling

134

(1)

Underground Cooling

134

(1)

Active Solar Heating Systems

135

(5)

Operation of Solar Heating Systems

135

(1)

Domestic Water Heating System

135

(1)

Indirect Heating/Circulating Systems

136

(2)

Air Transfer

138

(1)

Cycle Operation

138

(1)

Designing the Domestic Water Heating System

139

(1)

Other Components

140

(1)

Is This for Me?

140

(1)

Building Modifications

141

(2)

Building Underground

143

(5)

Advantages

143

(5)

Alternative Types of Foundations

Insulated Concrete Forms

148

(9)

Advantages and Disadvantages to Insulated Concrete Forms

148

(1)

Tools Used in Insulated Concrete Form Framing

149

(1)

Sequence

149

(2)

Types of Foam

151

(1)

Three Types of ICF Systems

151

(3)

Foam Working Tools

154

(1)

Gluing and Tying Units

154

(1)

Pouring Concrete

154

(3)

Concrete Block

157

(4)

The Permanent Wood Foundation System

161

(5)

Panel Foundations

163

(1)

Building Materials

163

(2)

Energy Considerations

165

(1)

Finishing

165

(1)

Adding Living Space

165

(1)

Remodeling

165

(1)

Flexibility

166

(1)

Pressure-Treated Wood Concerns and Considerations

166

(2)

Types of Wood Preservative

168

(2)

Constructing the Permanent Wood Foundation

170

(1)

Radon Gas

170

(1)

Advantages of the PWF

170

(18)

Flexibility

170

(1)

Scheduling

170

(1)

Further Advantages of the PWF

171

(1)

Soil Conditions

171

(1)

Site Preparation

172

(1)

Footings and Backfill

173

(1)

Site Drainage

173

(3)

Building the PWF Step-by-Step

176

(1)

Finishing the PWF House

176

(12)

Appendices

A. Concrete Blocks and/or Concrete Masonry Units

188

(2)

Grades of Concrete Masonry Units

188

(1)

Types of Concrete Masonry Units

188

(1)

Concrete Brick

188

(1)

Concrete Masonry Units

188

(2)

Water-Cement Ratio

190

(1)

Steel Reinforcement

190

(1)

B. Things to Know About Bricks

190

(3)

Bricks

190

(1)

Types of Brick

191

(1)

Grades of Brick

192

(1)

C. Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcement for Concrete

193

(1)

D. Specialty Plywood Panels

194

(1)

E. English to Metric Conversions

195

(14)

Glossary

Index

209

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Miller's Guide to Foundations and Sitework

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