THE CONSTRUCTION of HOUSES
THE CONSTRUCTION of HOUSES
The fifth edition of this successful textbook is aimed specifically at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of modern construction and services.
New to this edition are:
- Hundreds of revised graphics to complement the fully updated text
- New illustrations and photos printed in full colour for the first time
- New chapters on sustainability, ventilation and decoration.
This highly sought-after text concentrates on principles and practice rather than details and regulations and retains its easy-to-follow format and highly accessible style. In doing so it enables the reader to acquire a comprehensive and genuine understanding of modern house construction and its evolution over the last 100 years.
The Construction of Houses is not only an essential read for students, surveyors, developers and planning professionals, but also for the interested lay person considering their first building project.
DUNCAN MARSHALL, BSc, MCIOB, MIMBM
was a Chartered Builder and Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK.
was a Chartered Builder and Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK.
DEREK WORTHING, BSc, MPhil, MRICS
is a Chartered Building Surveyor and was formerly a Principal Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK. He now works as a consultant and a visiting lecturer, and is a Visiting Professor at Gotland University, Sweden.
is a Chartered Building Surveyor and was formerly a Principal Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK. He now works as a consultant and a visiting lecturer, and is a Visiting Professor at Gotland University, Sweden.
NIGEL DANN, BSc, MSc, MIOC
is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK, and also works as a consultant and visiting lecturer in the UK, France and Belgium (KU Leuven).
is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK, and also works as a consultant and visiting lecturer in the UK, France and Belgium (KU Leuven).
ROGER HEATH, FRICS, FFB
is a Chartered Building Surveyor and was formerly a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK. He now works as a visiting lecturer.
is a Chartered Building Surveyor and was formerly a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK. He now works as a visiting lecturer.
Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
Acknowledgements ix
1 Introduction 1
2 Sustainability 13
3 Foundations 23
4 External masonry loadbearing walls 47
5 Ground floors 89
6 Upper floors 105
7 Roof structure 135
8 Roof coverings 163
9 Partitions 199
10 Plastering and dry-lining 211
11 Decoration 229
12 External rendering 237
13 System housing: timber-frame 251
14 System housing: concrete and steel 269
15 Windows, doors and stairs 283
16 Thermal insulation and condensation 309
17 Cold water supply 331
18 Hot water supply 345
19 Space heating 361
20 Ventilation 387
21 Drainage 395
22 Electrical installations 421
Index 441
Preface
This is the fifth edition of The Construction of Houses, which was first published in 1990. The book has continually evolved through each edition, but this latest edition has seen, perhaps, the most significant changes in content. For this new edition each chapter has been thoroughly reviewed and new content added where appropriate. Furthermore, the very important issue of sustainability, which has had such a significant effect on the construction of houses, is reflected in the reworked individual chapters of this new edition, and placed in context by a new chapter giving an overview of sustainability. New chapters on ventilation and decoration, plus an introductory chapter which sets construction in its wider context and establishes its background, have been added.
Despite these significant changes, the aim remains the same as it did for the first edition:
to produce an interesting, up-to-date, and informative introduction to domestic building construction and services which will be of value to all those students and practitioners who work, or intend to work in what is now commonly known as the Built Environment.
to produce an interesting, up-to-date, and informative introduction to domestic building construction and services which will be of value to all those students and practitioners who work, or intend to work in what is now commonly known as the Built Environment.
The book is aimed not just at those who need to develop a broad understanding of domestic construction as part of their studies; it will also be invaluable to those already in professional practice seeking reference or guidance.
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