Residential Printreading 4th Edition

Residential Printreading covers common residential construction materials and techniques and relates this information to various residential prints. Both printreading and construction practices are presented throughout the textbook in the sequence that occurs on a job site — from property layout and excavation through finish installation. Review questions are provided at the end of each chapter. This edition provides glossary terms integrated throughout the textbook, information on green building and LEED, and online learner resources. 359 pages, 224 illustrations

Contents:

• Residential Prints
• Types of Residential Construction
• Dimensioning
• Drawing Representation Methods
• Print Components
• Plot Plans
• Foundation Plans
• Elevations
• Floor Plans
• Sections and Details
• Specifications
• Relating Print Components
• Exercises
• Final Exam