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Tables of Contents for Independent Builder
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
1
12
Part 1 NEW APPROACHES TO DESIGN
Ergonomics & Accessibility
13
13
Pattern Languages
26
4
Sustainable Design: A Builder's Approach
30
11
Part 2 DESIGN & PLANNING
Resources, Goals, & Priorities
41
8
Choosing a House Site
49
7
Preliminary Design Work
56
16
Making Scale Drawings & Models
72
6
Layout
78
24
Elevations, Sections, & Models
102
10
Kitchen & Bath Design
112
21
Part 3 BUSINESS
Hiring Builders & Designers
133
6
Making Good Contracts
139
7
Estimating
146
19
Part 4 BUILDING BASICS
Wood
165
16
The Structure of a House
181
18
Strength of Timbers
199
12
Heat
211
9
Heat Loss Calculations & Sun Paths
220
13
Summer Cooling & Ventilation
233
9
Plumbing & Water Systems
242
17
Part 5 CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Building in the Right Order
259
3
Post-and-Beam Construction
262
10
Foundations
272
31
Floors
303
16
Walls
319
17
Roofs
336
21
Roofing & Flashing
357
18
Windows & Shutters
375
18
Doors
393
7
Siding
400
14
Insulation & Vapor Barrier
414
6
Finish Work
420
28
Stairs
448
14
Scaffolding
462
4
Using Tools
466
47
APPENDICES
A. F and E Values for Timber Calculations
483
7
B. Joist, Rafter, Header, Sill, & Column Size Tables
490
8
C. Bearing Capacity of Soils & Bedrock
498
2
D. Frost Lines
500
3
E. Snow Loads
503
1
F. Weights of Various Materials
504
1
G. Nails & Screws
505
3
H. Sound Isolation
508
5
Index
513