| Description |
xx, 375 p. : ill., plans ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-362) and index. |
| Contents |
Decisions that affect the exterior wall -- Water barriers and flashings -- Air barrier systems, vapor retarders, and insulation -- Sealant joints -- Curtain walls -- Anchored brick veneer -- Exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) and concrete masonry walls -- Wood-frame construction, stucco, and fiber-cement siding -- Terra-cotta, EIFS, stone, and brick : are they durable? -- Architect's design kit : form, surface, color, and thick and thin walls -- Wood-frame construction : designing for the climate and the future. |
| Subject |
Exterior walls -- Design and construction
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Curtain walls -- Design and construction
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| ISBN |
0471451916 (cloth) |
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