Construction Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook
by: Sidney M. Levy
Abstract: A one-stop resource for residential or commercial construction projects, this book gives you instant access to hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, diagrams, and illustrations covering materials and components most frequently used on a typical job.
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Table of Contents
- A. Introduction
- B. About the Author
- 1. Concrete
- 2. Masonry
- 3. Structural Steel, Joists, and Metal Decking
- 4. Wood and Lumber Products
- 5. Plywood, Composite Wood Products, High-Pressure Laminates
- 6. Roofing and Sealants
- 7. Fireproofing
- 8. Acoustics/Sound Control
- 9. Doors and Windows
- 10. Finish Hardware
- 11. Drywall, Metal Framing, and Plaster
- 12. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Vinyl Siding
- 13. Flooring
- 14. Painting
- 15. American Disabilities Act—lllustrated
- 16. Metrification
- 17. Useful Tables, Charts, and Formulas
Tools & Media
Expanded Table of Contents
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A.
Introduction
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B.
About the Author
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1.
Concrete
- History
- General Properties
- Portland Cement as a Major Component
- High Early Cement
- How Cement Content Affects Shrinkage
- Control Joints
- Admixtures
- Chloride Content in the Mixing Water
- Guidelines for Mixing Small Batches of Concrete (by Weight)
- Recommended Slumps
- The Slump Test
- Forms for Cast-in-Place Concrete
- Maximum Allowable Tolerances for Form Work
- Release Agents for Forms
- Principal Types of Commercially Available Form Ties
- Curing of Concrete
- Curing Procedures
- Curing Times
- Recommended End Hooks—All Grades
- Stirrup and Tie Hooks—All Grades (General)
- Welded Wire Fabric (WWF)
- Typical One-way Concrete Slab Reinforcing Detail
- Typical Two-Way Concrete Slab Reinforcing Detail
- Typical Concrete Wall Form Schematic—One Side in Place
- Typical Concrete Wall Form
- Form Installation Accessories
- Proper Key and Wedge Connections and Installation Diagrams
- Notes on the Metrification of Reinforcing Steel
- Panel Construction
- Lifting Stresses and Concrete Design
- During the Lift
- Insert Capacity Theory
- Brace Length and Safe Working Loads
- Rigging and the Crane
- Problem Areas
- Safety Notes and Product Application
- Prestressed Concrete
- Posttensioned Concrete
- Typical Tendon Layout
- Tendon Layout to Avoid Small Openings
- Tendon Coupler
- Typical Jack and Pump Details with Manual Seating Valve or Sequencing Valve
- Some Posttensioning Do’s and Don’ts
- Glossary of Terms
- Precast Concrete
- Precast Welded Tieback Connections
- Precast—Column-to-Beam Connections
- Precast—Plank-to-Precast, Plank-to-Steel Beam Connections
- Protection of Residential Concrete Exposed to Freeze-Thaw Cycles
- Special Exposure Requirements for Concrete
- Weathering Regions and Weathering Index
- Seismic Map of the United States
- Minimum Cover for Reinforcement in Cast-in-Place C
- Minimum Cover for Reinforcement in Precast C
- Minimum Cover for Reinforcement in Prestressed C
- Concrete—Quality Control Checklist
- Concrete Reinforcement—Quality Control Checklist
- Concrete Form Removal—Quality Control Checklist
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2.
Masonry
- History of Masonry
- Mortar
- Mortar Types
- Mortar Additives
- Mortar Testing
- Compressive Strength of Masonry, Based on Types of Mortar
- Compressive Strength of Mortars Made with Various Types of Cement
- Allowable Compressive Stresses for Masonry
- Mortar Proportions for Unit Masonry
- Specified Compressive Strength of Masonry Based on Compressive Strength of Masonry Units
- Allowable Tension for Embedded Anchor Bolts for Clay and Concrete Masonry
- Grout Proportions by Volume
- Grouting Limitations
- Foundation Wall Construction (Depth of Unbalanced Back Fill)
- Brick Sizes (Nomenclature)
- Modular and Nonmodular Brick Sizes
- Brick Positions in a Wall
- Traditional Bond Patterns (Illustrated)
- Traditional Bond Patterns (Illustrated)—Continued
- Traditional Bond Patterns Explained
- 2.2.6
- Estimating Concrete Masonry
- 2.3.1
- Nominal Height of Brick and Block Walls by Coursing
- Typical Atlas Brick Construction
- Brick Orientation (Illustrated)
- Corner, Beam, and Jamb Details
- 2.4.3
- 2.4.4
- Flashing and Caulking Details at Brick-Relieving Angles
- Miscellaneous Metal Flashing Details
- Pilaster Details
- Corbeling Limitations
- Wall-Elevation Sections
- Bearing Areas, Running Bond at Intersections
- Tile Wall Systems
- Standard Tile-Cladding Shapes
- Glass Block—Typical Sill Details
- Glass Block (Typical Head and Jamb Details)
- Glass Block (Typical Panel Anchor Details)
- Glass Block—Typical Installation Procedures
- Cleaning the Glass Block Installation
- Masonry Reinforcement—Types of Ties
- Masonry Reinforcement (Materials and Physical Properties of Bars/Wire)
- Wall Anchorage Details
- Truss and Ladur Reinforcement
- Masonry Wall Ties
- Masonry Veneer Anchors
- Seismic Masonry Veneer Anchors
- Seismic Masonry Ladur and Comb Reinforcement
- Investigating Unstable Masonry Conditions to Prevent Failures
- Restabilizing, Reanchoring a Masonry Veneer Wall System
- Reanchoring System for Brick-to-Metal Stud Wall
- Reanchoring System for Brick-to-Metal Stud with Wood Back-up
- Reanchoring System for Brick-to-Structural Steel
- Reanchoring System for Brick-to-Brick Back-up
- Reanchoring System for Brick-to-Concrete Back-up
- Reanchoring System for Brick-to-Hollow Block Back-up
- Reanchoring Multibrick Wythes
- Reanchoring Stone Veneer-to-Solid Back-up
- Reanchoring Stone Veneer-to-Hollow Block Back-up
- Repairing Limestone or Brick Arches
- Fire Resistance Ratings of Various Concrete Masonry Units and Assemblies
- Building Clean Brick Walls
- Brick Cleaning Systems
- Brick Cleaning Systems—High Pressure Water Cleaning
- Brick Cleaning Systems—Sandblast Cleaning
- Brick Cleaning Systems—Special Systems for Wet Cleaning Through-the-Body Light Brick, Where “S”-Type Mortar is Used
- Cleaning Guide
- Specialty Cleaning
- General Cleaning Information
- Tolerances in Masonry Construction per ACI Specifications
- Masonry—Quality Control Checklist
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3.
Structural Steel, Joists, and Metal Decking
- History of Steel and Grades of Structural Steel
- ASTM A572-Grade 50 versus A992
- Surface Areas/Box Areas of “W” Shapes (W4 to W12)
- Surface Areas/Box Areas of “W” Shapes (W12 to W18)
- Surface Areas/Box Areas of “W” Shapes (W18 to W36)
- Standard Mill Practices (Camber)
- 3.2.1
- Suggested Beam Framing Details
- Suggested Column Base Plate Details
- Suggested Structural Steel Erection Details—Miscellaneous
- Typical Braced Bay—Detail Connections
- Typical Braced Bay—Other Detail Connections
- Typical Channel Girt Connection
- Typical Roof Opening Detail
- Typical LH-Joist Connection Details
- Beam Moment Connection Detail
- Welded Joints—Standard Symbols
- Tensile Strength of Puddle Welds
- Threaded Fasteners—Bolt Head Shapes
- Threaded Fasteners—Weight of Bolts
- Threaded Fasteners—Weight of ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts
- Properties of Heavy Hex Nuts and Identifying Marks
- Bolt Diameters and Standard Hole Dimensions
- Capscrews/Bolts/Heavy Hex Nut Identifying Marks
- Dimensions of Finished Hex Nuts
- Dimensions of Finished Hex Bolts
- Tru-Tension (TC) Bolt Assembly Specifications
- Major Characteristics of Joist Series
- General Information on K Series Joists
- Standard Specifications for Open Web Joists (K Series)
- K Series Open Web Steel Joists
- General Information on LH and DLH Series Joists
- LH and DLH Series Longspan Steel Joists
- LH and DLH Series Longspan Steel Joists—Continued
- Joist Girder Notes and Connection Details
- Joist Girder Moment Connection Details
- Specifying Joist Girders
- Recommended Maximum Spans for Steel Decking
- Checklist for Ordering Metal Deck
- Methods of Lapping Steel Deck
- Side Lap Connections
- Welding Procedures for Metal Deck
- Placing Concrete on Metal Deck
- Noncomposite and Composite Deck Details
- Shear Studs and Composite Decks
- Shear Studs and Composite Decks—Continued
- Pour Stop Selection Table
- Cellular Floor Deck and Form Deck Profiles
- Composite Floor Deck and Roof Deck Profiles
- Floor Deck Cantilevers
- Deck Closure Details
- Roof Deck Closure Details
- Reinforcing Openings in Steel Decks
- Example of 6-inch Penetration in Steel Deck
- Fire Resistance Ratings for Roof Decks
- Floor Ceiling Fire-Resistance Ratings with Steel Joists
- UL Design Numbers for Floors with Concrete Decks
- Fire Rating of Composite Deck—1" and 1 1/2"
- Fire Rating of Composite Deck—2"
- Fire Rating of Composite Deck—3" and 4"
- UL Designs for Roof/Ceiling Fire-rated Assemblies
- Hot Dip Galvanizing—Corrosion and Protection of Steel
- Hot Dip Galvanizing—Life of Protection vs Thickness of Zinc
- Hot Dip Galvanizing—Atmospheric Corrosiveness, Various Cities
- Hot Dip Galvanizing—Additional Corrosion of Zinc and Galvanized Steel Resulting from Contact with Other Metals
- Principal Producers of Structural Shapes
- Principal Producers of “C” Channels
- Principal Producers of Structural Angles
- Principal Producers of Structural Tubing
- Principal Producers of Steel Pipe (this page) and Round HSS (following page)
- Uniform Building Code—Uniform and Concentrated Loads
- Uniform Building Code—Special Loads
- International Units Conversion Tables—Galvanizing, Steel and Deck Properties
- Structural Steel—Quality Control Checklist
- Steel Joist—Quality Control Checklist
- Metal Deck—Quality Control Checklist
- Metal Stairs—Quality Control Checklist
- Miscellaneous—Quality Control Checklist
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4.
Wood and Lumber Products
- Introduction to Softwoods, Hardwoods, and Lumber Terminology
- Introduction to Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) and Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB)
- American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and Wood Preservatives
- ALSC Pressure-Treated Wood-Stamp Markings
- ALSC Registered Trademarks
- Moisture Content in Lumber
- 4.4.0
- 4.4.1
- Western Lumber Species and Grades
- Species Identification and Facsimile Grade Stamps
- Design Values for Various Species of Western Wood Products
- Scaffold Plank Sizes and Design Values—Western Wood Products
- Relative Properties—Western Wood Products
- Specific Gravity and Thermal Conductivity—Western Wood Products
- Specifying Rough Carpentry Materials
- Adjustment Factors for Base Values of Western Wood Products
- Additional Adjustment Factors for Western Wood Dimension Lumber
- Standard Sizes for Western Wood Finish and Selects (Dry Lumber)
- Standard Sizes for Western Wood Common Boards, Studs, and Battens
- Appearance Lumber—Western Wood
- Framing Lumber—Western Wood, Shear, Compression, Modulus of Elasticity—Illustrated
- Framing Lumber—Western Wood—Nominal and Dressed Sizes
- Dimension Lumber—Western Wood—Grades and Uses
- Floor Joist Spans—Western Wood
- Ceiling Joist Spans—Western Wood
- Properties of S4S (Square Four Sides) Lumber
- Timbers—Western Wood
- Beams, Stringers, Post, and Timbers—Western Wood
- MSR Lumber—Western Wood
- Patio Decking—Western Wood
- Specifying Finish Carpentry Materials—Western Wood
- Industrial Lumber—Categories—Western Wood
- Industrial Lumber—Standard Sizes
- American Softwood Standards for Boards and Timbers
- American Softwood Standards for Shiplap and Centermatch Lumber
- American Softwood Standards for Worked Lumber
- American Softwood Standards for Siding (19% Moisture Content)
- American Softwood Standards for Finish, Floor, and Ceiling Partition Lumber
- Specifying Southern Pine Lumber (Grade Stamp Markings)
- Southern Pine Span Tables
- 4.6.1
- Spans for Various Southern Pine Species
- Extent of Notching of Structural Pine Framing Members
- Southern Pine Rafter Spans and Birdsmouth Data
- Conversion Diagram for Southern Pine Rafters
- Properties of Sections of Southern Pine Framing Members
- Standard Sizes of Southern Pine Dimension Lumber, Boards, and Decking
- Southern Pine Header Load Tables and Connection Details
- Southern Pine Rafter Framing Details
- Southern Pine Floor Joist Framing Details
- Additional Floor Joist Framing Details
- Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Grading Rules for Decking
- Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Grading Rules for Finish and Boards
- Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Grading Rules for 2" Dimensions
- Southern Pine Wood-Preservative Retention Standards
- Knots and How to Measure Them
- Permissible Deviations from True Plane—Bows, Crooks, Cup
- Commercial Names of the Principal Softwood Species
- Fasteners for Lumber
- Nailing Schedule for Framing Lumber
- Basic Fastener Styles
- Nominal Dimensions of Nails and Staples
- Nail and Staples Withdrawal Design Values
- Wall Framing Nailing Schedule with Illustrations
- Ceiling and Roof Framing Nailing Schedule with Illustrations
- Floor Framing Nailing Schedule with Illustrations
- Summary of Use of Fasteners for Framing
- Allowable Spacing of Fasteners for Subfloor Underlayment
- Allowable Spacing of Fasteners for Sheathing to Wood Framing
- Wall Sheathing, Panel Siding, and Underlayment Nailing Schedules
- Fasteners for Roof and Wall Shingles
- Staple Usage for Wall, Ceilings, Soffits
- Wood Dowel Bearing Strength—by Species
- Typical Joist Perimeter Framing Details
- Typical Joist Bearing on Studwall Detail
- Typical Joist Bearing on CMU Wall Detail
- Typical Joist Bearing on Interior CMU Wall Detail
- Typical Joist Connections to Steel Detail
- Typical Joist Connections to Steel—at Roof and Floor Level
- Typical Joint and Exterior Deck Detail
- Typical 2× Rafter Bearing on Studwall Detail
- Typical 2× Rafter Nonbearing Wall Detail
- Another Typical 2× Rafter Nonbearing Wall Detail
- Typical 2× Framing Details at Roof Ridge
- Typical Framing Details at Stairs
- Lumber Industry Abbreviations
- 4.26.0
- 4.26.0
- 4.26.0
- Rough Carpentry—Quality Control Checklist
- Finish Carpentry—Quality Control Checklist
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5.
Plywood, Composite Wood Products, High-Pressure Laminates
- American Plywood Association (APA) Grading Guidelines
- Plywood Types and Typical Applications
- APA-Registered Trademarks Explained
- Plywood Veneer Grades
- Exposure Ratings (Exposure 1 and 2)
- Plywood Species Group Numbers
- Chart of Classification of Species
- 5.4.0
- Plywood Panel Dimensions (U.S. Customary and Metric)
- Span Tables for Plywood Sheathing and Subfloors
- Recommended Spans for Roof Sheathing and Fastening Schedules
- Recommended Spans for Roof Decks—Low Slopes
- Stiffener Load-Span Tables for Preframed APA Panel Roof Decks
- Plywood Thickness and Maximum Spans for Roof Decks Under Special Coatings
- Spans for Open Soffit or Combined Roof Decking and Ceilings
- Spans for Closed Soffit or Nonstructural Ceilings
- Plywood Supports for Uniformly Loaded Heavy Duty Floors
- Plywood Recommendations for Floor Carrying Fork-Truck Traffic
- Recommended Shear for Horizontal APA Panel Diaphragms with Wood Framing
- Recommended Shear for APA Panel Shear Walls with Wood Framing for Wind or Seismic Loading
- Allowable Spans for APA I-Joists—Simple- and Multiple-Span Applications
- Typical Plywood Sheathing Construction
- One-Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Load-Bearing Wall Assembly—Illustrated
- One-Hour Fire-Rated Glulam Beam Assembly
- APA Rated Siding Over Nailable Sheathing—Recommendations/Illustrations
- Panel Siding Joint Details—Diagrammed
- Recommended Procedures for Applying Stucco Over APA Panel Sheathing
- APA Panel Corner Bracing—Illustrated
- Brick Veneer Application Over Plywood Sheathing
- APA Panel Subflooring—Maximum Span, Fastening—Tables and Diagrams
- One-Hour Fire-Rated Combustible Floor/Ceiling Assemblies
- Interior Plywood Paneling Span, Fastening Schedules
- APA Panel Stair Treads and Riser Applications
- APA Plywood Systems for Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Fully Wind-Resistive Roof Assemblies
- Recommended Roof Loads for APA Rated Sheathing with Strength Axis Parallel to Supports
- Preframed Roof Panels
- Roof Sheathing—Construction Details
- Heavy Timber Roof Construction Utilizing Plywood
- Open and Closed Soffit Construction Details Utilizing Plywood
- Plywood as Roof Support for Metal Roof Panels
- Noise Resistance Plywood Floor Construction Details
- APA Siding Face Grades and Metric Conversions
- Thermal Resistance of Wood Structural Panels
- Average “U” Values of APA Panel Roof Decks
- STC 46 Party Wall Construction
- APA-Rated Sturdi-Floor Subfloor and Floor Framing for Hardwood Floors
- Composite Wood Products
- Hardboard (Compressed Fiberboard)
- Cellulosic Fiberboard (Softboard)
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
- Waferboard
- Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
- Parallel-Strand Lumber (PSL)
- Oriented Strand Lumber (OSL)
- Com-Ply
- Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)
- MDF Product Certifications and Uses
- MDF Raw Material Composition
- MDF Wood and Vinyl Veneers and Dimensional Characteristics
- Dimensional Stability as a Critical Factor
- Particleboard and MDF Grades and Property Requirements
- Effect of Moisture on Cross Lamination of Veneered Lumber Products
- Moisture Content of Particleboard and the Impact on Warpage
- Moisture Content Zones in the U.S.
- Particleboard and MDF Dimensional Changes Compared to Wood
- Dimensional Changes in Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) and Industrial-Grade Particle Board (PBI)
- Ideal Fabrication Conditions Chart
- Selected Substrates—Handling and Storage Suggestions
- Use of Particleboard as Underlayment
- Placement of Various Types of Flooring Over Particleboard Underlayment
- Particleboard as Stepping
- MDF Moldings and Millwork
- Saw/Cutting, Installing MDF Moldings, and Millwork
- Glulams
- Camber in Glulam Beams
- Glulam Sizes and Weights
- Equivalent Douglas Fir Glulam Sections as Substitutes for Sawn Lumber
- Glulam Beam Bearings—End Wall, Masonry Wall
- Glulam Bearings at End Walls with Steel Tie and Cap Plates
- Continuous Glulam Beam Over Intermediate Steel Column
- Glulam Beams Butting Over Intermediate Wood Supports
- Beam Size Changes Over Intermediate Supports
- Glulam Continuous Floor Beam Over Intermediate Wood Supports
- Glulams as Garage Door Headers
- Rafter to Beam Framing
- I-Joist Series—Size, Depth, Flange Width
- I-Joists Bearing on Floor Beams
- 5.13.14 Beam Support at End Wall with Floor I-Joists
- 5.13.15 I-Joists Mounted Flush with Floor Beam
- 5.13.16 Lumber Joists Bearing on Floor Beam
- High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) Q&A
- 5.14.0
- HPL Tips for Avoiding Panel Warpage
- HPL Stress Crack Avoidance
- HPL Stress Crack Avoidance—Continued
- HPL Post-Forming Countertops
- HPL Post-Forming Countertops (Manual Techniques)
- Common Post-Forming Problems
- HPL Decorative Laminate Summary Table
- How to Laminate a Countertop
- How to Install a Countertop
- Low-Pressure Laminates (LPL)
- 5.16.0 Cabinet Joinery Details
- Wood Trim and Molding Profiles
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6.
Roofing and Sealants
- Most Frequently Used Types of Roofing
- Roof Flashings
- Flashing Types and Locations
- Gutter and Downspout Parts and Terminology
- 3-Ply Built-Up Roof on Approved Insulation
- 3-Ply Built-Up Roof on Nailable Deck
- 3-Ply Built-Up Roof on Lightweight Fill Insulated Deck
- 4-Ply Gravel Surface Built-Up Roof over Insulation, Inclines to 3" Per Foot
- 4-Ply Smooth Surface Built-Up Roof Over Insulation, Inclines to 3" Per Foot
- 3- and 4-Ply Hot-Mopped Modified Bitumen Roofs
- Built-Up Roof Flashing Details
- Built-Up Roof Flashing Details—Continued
- Single-Ply Membrane Securement Data
- Single-Ply Membrane Securement Data—Continued
- Basic Wind-Speed Map
- Single-Ply Membrane Ballasted Roof Stone Specifications
- Single-Ply Membrane Splicing Cement Guide
- Single-Ply Membrane Curb Flashing Details
- Single-Ply Membrane Reglet and Cap Flashing Details
- Single-Ply Membrane Curb and Vertical Pipe Flashing Details
- Single-Ply Membrane Counterflashing/Vertical Termination Flashing Details
- Single-Ply Membrane Expansion-Joint Details
- Single-Ply Membrane Box Gutter/Roof Drain Flashing Details
- Single-Ply Membrane Acceptable Roof Deck Chart
- Single-Ply Membrane Underwriters Laboratories Specifications
- Single-Ply Membrane Roofing Preventative Maintenance Guidelines
- Investigation of Leaks on a Ballasted Single-Ply Membrane Roof
- A Typical Fire Vent for BUR and SPM roofs
- A Typical Roof Hatch Where a Ladder Is Used for Access
- Typical Roof Hatch Where a Ships Ladder Is Used for Access
- Typical Roof Hatch Installation Where Stairs Are Used for Access
- Copper and Lead-Coated Copper Roofing Material Sizes and Weights
- Standard Sizes and Exposure to Weather for Slate Roof Tiles
- 6.12.1
- Slate Roof Installation Procedures
- Slate Roof—Eave Joining Details
- Cedar Shingle/Shake Installation Diagrams
- Cedar Shingle-Grade Label Facsimiles
- Cedar Shingle and Shake Installation and Maintenance Tips
- General Application Instructions for Shingles
- General Application Instructions for Shakes
- Wood Roof Valley Flashing Details
- Wood Roof Ventilation Details
- A Checklist to Detect or Avoid Roof Leaks for All Types of Roofs
- Albedo—Measuring Energy Efficiency of Roof Membranes
- Roof Insulation—Quality Control Checklist
- Flashing and Sheet Metal—Quality Control Checklist
- Membrane Roofing—Quality Control Checklist
- Sealants as Joint-Filling Compounds
- Proper Application of Sealants
- Typical Properties of Noncementitious vs Cementitious Repair Materials
- Advantages/Disadvantages of Various Sealants
- Properties of Various Sealant Materials
- Temperatures vs Sealant Performance
- Dow Corning Silicone-Sealant Designs, UL Ratings, Estimating Requirements
- Typical Butt Joints and Other Joint Details
- Typical Exterior Wall Air-Seal Applications
- Acceptable/Unacceptable Air-Seal Applications
- Adhesion Test Procedures
- Proper Parapet Wall-Sealants Diagrams
- The Best Barriers to Water Entry
- When Is It Time to Repoint? Mortar Joint Details
- Inspection of Mortar Joints to Determine Water-Resistant Integrity
- Steps Taken to Repoint Properly
- Guidelines for Waterproof Back-Up of Wythes in Masonry Cavity Walls
- Diagram of a Typical Composite Waterproofing System
- Parking Garage Inspection Checklist
- Sealant/Caulking—Quality Control Checklist
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7.
Fireproofing
- Fireproofing or Fire Resisting?
- Four Accepted Methods to Fireproof Steel
- Spray-on or Trowel-On “Dry” or “Wet” Systems
- Fireproofing Terminology
- Typical Spray Fireproofing Specifications
- Spray Fireproofing Guide for Dry Mix Applications
- UL/ULC Fire-Resistance Ratings Chart (Dry and Wet Mixes)
- Standard Physical-Performance Properties for Spray-Applied Materials
- Column Fireproofing Utilizing Gypsum Drywall (Two- and Three-Hour Ratings)
- Two-Hour Fire-Rated Drywall Column Enclosure (UL Design X518)
- Two Three-Hour Drywall Column Enclosure Design (UL Design X518, X515)
- Three-Hour Drywall Column Enclosure to Precast Concrete Panel (UL Design U904)
- Three-Hour Drywall Column Enclosure at 12" Block Wall Corner (UL Design X515)
- Three-Hour Concrete Column Enclosure (Traffic Area)
- Three-Hour Masonry Column Enclosure
- Fire Resistant Materials and Construction per Uniform Building Code
- Interior Finish Criteria
- Maximum Flame Spread Class
- Firestopping Through-Penetrations
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8.
Acoustics/Sound Control
- What Is Sound?
- Sound Units of Measure
- Sound and the Office Environment
- Sound Rating Systems
- STC Ratings
- Common STC Ratings
- Decibel Levels of Common Noises
- Sound Control (General Factors That Affect Acoustical Control)
- Do’s and Don’ts for Drywall Partitions
- Typical STC Ratings for Various Types of Concrete and Masonry Walls/Floors
- Do’s and Don’ts (Illustrated)
- Estimated Wood Floor Sound Performance
- The Challenge of TV and Stereo
- The Challenge of TV/Stereo—Continued
- Controlling Octave Band Transmission with Sound-Attenuation Blankets
- STC Ratings for Various Partition Types
- 8.10.0 Suggested STC Ratings and Construction
- Ratings of 2" to 6" Concrete Slabs and Various STC-Rated Ceiling Assemblies
- Acoustical Doors and STC Relevancy Chart
- Acoustical Door Test Designations
- Acoustical Door Technical Information
- The Effect of Acoustical Doors on STC Ratings
- Acoustical Door Gasketing and Lite Details
- Noise-Muffling Qualities of Various Types of Plumbing Risers
- Plumbing Installation Acoustical Considerations
- Duct Systems and Acoustical Considerations
- Composite Wall/Electrical Box Installations
- Electrical Transformers and Increased Decibel (dBA) Levels
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9.
Doors and Windows
- Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
- Classifications of Hollow Metal Doors
- Standard Opening Sizes for Hollow Metal Doors
- Hardware Locations and Reinforcing Required for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
- Metal Thickness of Hollow Metal Doors
- Dealing with Hollow Metal Door Installation Problems
- Frame Loose in Drywall Partition
- Frame Loose in Drywall Partition (Another Condition)
- Improper Door/Frame Clearances
- Door Binding and Sagging (Hinge Problems)
- Springing a Twisted Door
- Springing a Twisted Door (Another Method)
- Reswagging Hinges
- Hinge Binding against Rabbet
- Thermal Bow in a Hollow Metal Door
- UL Label Off Fire-Rated Door?
- UL Label Off Fire-Rated Frame?
- Hollow Metal Door Paint Problems
- Wood Veneer Doors, Stave Lumber Core—Specifications and Grades
- Wood Veneer Doors, Particleboard Core—Specifications and Grades
- Wood Veneer Doors—Mineral Core—Specifications and Grades
- Specifying Ash, Birch, or Maple Face Veneers for Wood Flush Doors
- Appearance of Standard Wood Veneer Cuts
- Matching of Individual Veneer Skins
- Appearance of Doors in Pairs or Sets
- Laminate-Faced Particleboard Core Doors—Specifications and Grades
- Laminate-Faced Mineral Core Doors—Specifications and Grades
- Wood Door Construction Details
- Fire-Rated Wood Door Construction
- Fire-Rated, Sound-Retardant, Lead Lined, Electrostatic Shield Doors
- Bullet-Resistant Wood Doors
- Data Required to Order PreMachined Wood Doors
- Hardware and Special Reinforcing Requirements
- Wood Door Glazing and Louver Options
- NWWDA’s Architectural Door Code Specification Descriptions
- Sash and Panel Door Parts Nomenclature
- Installation of Exterior Wood Swinging Doors
- Defining Fixed and Hinged Portions of French Door Assemblies
- Warp Tolerance and Telegraphing Tolerances for Wood Doors
- How to Store, Handle, Finish, Install, and Maintain Wood Doors
- Care and Installation at the Jobsite
- Finish System Descriptions
- Glossary of Wood Door Terminology
- Aluminum Door Types/Sectional Dimensions
- Aluminum Revolving Doors
- Windows—Aluminum, Wood, Steel, and Plastic
- Window Performance Grades and ANSI and NWWDA Standards for Wood Windows
- Effect of Glazing Selections on Heat Gain
- Low-E Glazing—Illustration
- NWWDA Air-Infiltration Standards
- Steps Required to Order Wood/Clad Windows
- Aluminum Window Wall—Stick-Built Construction
- Aluminum Window Wall—Shear Block Fabrication
- Aluminum Window Wall—Screwspline Fabrication
- Thermal Movement and Frame Deflection
- Sloped Glazing and Skylight Configurations
- Curtain Wall—Quality Control Checklist
- Interior Glass/Glazing—Quality Control Checklist
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10.
Finish Hardware
- Introduction to Contents
- Door Hinges (Types and Illustrations)
- Door Hinges (Types and Illustrations)—Continued
- Lockset and Latchset Configurations and Functions
- Lockset and Latchset Configurations and Functions—Continued
- Heavy-Duty Mortise Cases, Hubs, and Spring Cartridges
- Strikes (Illustrated)
- Door Knob Designs
- Lever Handle Designs
- Lever Handle Designs (Forged and Wrought)
- Turn Levers
- Mortise Cylinders
- How High-Security Cylinders Differ from Conventional Ones
- Rosette and Blocking Rings for Cylinders
- Miscellaneous Cams for Mortise Cylinders
- Illustrated Instructions for Cylindrical Lockset Installation
- Deadbolts, Spindles, Security Fasteners and Guard Bolts
- Construction Key Systems—Illustrated
- Construction Master Keying—Illustrated
- Key-in-Knob Cylinder—Exploded View
- Removable Core Cylinders and Core Cams
- Panic Devices (Concealed/Surface—Applied Vertical Rod Devices)
- Panic Devices (Concealed/Surface—Applied Vertical Rod Devices)—Continued
- Panic Devices (Mortise Lock Devices)
- Panic Devices (Mortise Lock Devices)—Continued
- Panic Devices (Rim Devices Conventional and Enclosed Push-Bar Type)
- Panic Devices (Rim Devices Conventional and Enclosed Push-Bar Type)—Continued
- Panic Devices (Rim Devices and Other Types of Pushes)
- 10.12.3
- Panic Devices (Outside Trim)
- Panic Devices (Outside Trim)—Continued
- Double Egress Mortise/Latchbolt Devices
- Closers—Parallel Arm Application
- Closers—Standard Application
- Closers—Spring Powered—Exploded View
- Closers—Spring Powered, with Delay Valve—Exploded View
- Closers—Door Opening, Closing Cycles
- Closers—Adjustments
- Exit Devices—Push Rail Type
- Exit Devices—Suggested Mounting Locations for Alarm Type Devices
- Exit Devices—Emergency Push to Open
- Exit Devices—Remote Latch Retraction
- Exit Devices—DC Powered, Battery Back-up
- Exit Devices—Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams
- Exit Devices—Basic Components for a Single-Door System
- Concealed Circuit Hinges and Armored Door Loops
- Door Handing—Illustrated
- Standard Keying Terms, Codes, and Designations
- Finish Symbols and Descriptions of These Finishes
- Recommended Number of Hinges and Frequency of Operations
- ASTM Specifications Applicable to Finish Hardware Requirements
- Finish Hardware—Quality Control Checklist
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11.
Drywall, Metal Framing, and Plaster
- Drywall Systems
- Non-Load-Bearing Partitions
- Non-Load-Bearing Partitions—Continued
- Load-Bearing Partitions
- High-Performance Sound Control
- Wall Furring (Partition Details)
- Non-Load-Bearing Ceilings
- Partition Construction Details (Illustrated)
- Control Joint Detail at Door
- Two-Hour Rated Control Joint Detail
- Rated Drywall Ceilings
- Rated Shaftwalls (To Structure Above)
- Rated Shaftwall (To Structural Steel Beam)
- Rated Shaftwall Adjacent To Beam
- Two-Hour Wall Perpendicular To Metal Deck Flutes
- One-Hour Deflection Track Perpendicular To Flutes
- Two-Hour Horizontal Duct Protection
- Details at Elevator Entrances
- Adjacent Electrical Box Installation
- Plumbing Fixture Attachment and Electric Outlet Installation
- Tub and Shower Details—Single-Layer Panels
- Wall Control Joint Details (Illustrated)
- Typical Bath Tub and Swimming Pool Wall Details
- Soffit Framing Specifications
- Shelf-Wall Specifications and Illustrations
- Chase-Wall Specifications and Illustrations
- Resilient Channel Partition Specifications
- Tall Wall Specifications and Limiting Heights
- L over 120/240/360 Explained
- Structural Stud Specifications
- Fire-rated Assemblies—One to Three Hour
- High-Performance Sound-Control Construction (Illustrated)
- Curtain Wall Construction (Illustrated)
- Typical Curtain-Wall Limiting-Height Specifications
- Wind Load Tables—Height Limitations (12" on Center)
- Wind Load Tables—Height Limitations (16" on Center)
- Wind Load Tables—Height Limitations (24" on Center)
- Axial Load Tables—5 psf Wind Loads
- Axial Load Tables—25 psf Wind Loads
- Axial Load Tables—30 psf Wind Loads
- Axial Load Tables—40 psf Wind Loads
- Weld and Fastener Tables
- Shaftwall and Stairwall Structural Properties
- Area Separation Walls—Fire and Sound Test References
- Plaster Systems
- Comparing Conventional Plaster, Veneer Plaster, and Drywall Systems
- Lath and Plaster Installation Procedures
- Lath, Framing, and Furring Accessories
- Five Levels of Drywall-Taping Systems
- Gypsum Drywall—Quality Control Checklist
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12.
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Vinyl Siding
- Introduction to EIFS
- Class PB and PM Systems
- Components of EIFS for Residential Use—Cutaway Sections
- Substrate, Backwrapping, and EPS Board Installation
- Basecoat Application
- Finish Coat Application
- Sealants
- Protecting the System
- Tips on Applying EPS Boards
- EIFS Glossary
- Checklists
- Diagram of Moisture Drainage Systems
- Typical Board Layout
- Typical System Cross Section
- Typical Termination at Foundation
- Typical Expansion Joint Detail
- Typical Expansion Joint Detail at Floorline
- Typical Aesthetic Groove
- Typical Window Opening Reinforcement
- Typical EIFS Termination at Window Head (With Trim)
- Typical EIFS Termination at Window Sill (With Trim)
- Typical EIFS Termination at Window Jamb (With Trim)
- Termination at Soffit/Gable End
- Typical Nose Bib Penetration
- Typical Outdoor Light Fixture Installation
- Introduction to Vinyl Siding Installations Made Easy
- Basic Installation Rules
- Terms To Know
- Fastener Choices
- Fastening Procedures
- Cutting the Siding
- Installing Accessories
- Outside and Inside Corner Posts
- Windows, Doors, and Roof Lines
- Gable and Trim
- Installation Tips
- Cleaning Mildew from Vinyl Siding
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13.
Flooring
- Most Frequently Encountered Flooring Materials
- Wood Flooring (Types)
- Resilient Flooring
- Specifications for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
- Specifications for Vinyl Composition Tile
- Specifications for Resilient Flooring with a Plastic Wearlayer and Backing
- Addressing Moisture Related Problems When Installing Tile on Concrete Slabs
- Carpet Construction and Materials
- Carpet—Factors Affecting Wearability
- Methods of Carpet Manufacture and Textures Produced
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Computing Square Yards and Square Meters of Carpet—Continued
- Seamless Flooring
- Stone Veneer Flooring
- Thinset/Mortar-Bed Stone Veneer Installation Diagrammed
- Terrazzo Flooring
- Terrazzo Floor Components
- Resilient Flooring—Quality Control Checklist
- Seamless Elastomeric Flooring—Quality Control Checklist
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14.
Painting
- Generic Paint Formulations
- Special-Purpose Coatings
- Coating Specifications for Normal Exposures (Exterior)
- Coating Specifications for Normal Exposures (Exterior)—Continued
- Coating Specifications for Normal Exposures (Exterior)—Continued
- Coatings Specifications for Interior Surfaces
- Coatings Specifications for Interior Surfaces—Continued
- Coatings Specifications for Interior Surfaces—Continued
- Coatings Specifications for Interior Surfaces—Continued
- Specifications for Industrial Exposure (Light/Moderate Duty)
- Specifications for Industrial Exposure (Light/Moderate Duty)—Continued
- Specifications for Industrial Exposure (Heavy Duty)
- Specifications for Industrial Exposure (Heavy Duty)—Continued
- Specifications for Industrial Exposure (Heavy Duty)—Continued
- Painting Recommendations (Immersion Exposure)
- Painting Recommendations (Low-Temperature Applications)
- Painting Recommendations (High-Temperature Exposure)
- Recommended Surface Preparation Procedures for Basic Construction Materials
- Recommended Surface Preparation Procedures for Basic Construction Materials—Continued
- Recommended Surface Preparation Procedures for Basic Construction Materials—Continued
- Preservative Treatment for Exterior Woodwork
- Myth of Maintenance-Free Exterior Coatings
- Steel-Structure Painting Procedures
- SSPC Specifications
- SSPC Grading of New and Previously Painted Steel
- Minimum Surface Preparation for Various Painting Systems
- Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) Coating Systems
- Generic High-Performance Coatings for Steel and Concrete
- Common Paint Problems—Alligatoring and Wrinkling
- Common Paint Problems—Blistering and Peeling
- Common Paint Problems—Cracking Over Caulk
- Painting—Quality Control Checklist
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15.
American Disabilities Act—lllustrated
- The American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Dimensions of Adult-Size Wheelchairs
- Minimum Clear Width for One/Two Wheelchairs
- Minimum Clear Floor Space for Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair Turning Space
- Minimum Clearance for Seating and Tables
- Side Reach From a Wheelchair
- Forward Reach from a Wheelchair
- Reach for Card Catalogs
- Reach for Stacks in a Library
- Reach for Shelves and Closets
- Accessible Routes
- Maneuvering Clearance at Doors
- Two Hinged Doors in Series
- Clear Doorway Width and Depth
- Maneuvering Clearance at Doors
- Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers
- Clear Space at Lavatories
- Clear Space at Bathtubs
- Grab Bars at Bathtubs
- Grab Bars at Water Closets
- Wheelchair Transfers
- Toilet Stalls
- Shower Size and Clearances
- Roll-in Showers with Folding Seat
- Elevator Cars—Minimum Dimensions
- Elevator Car Controls
- Size and Spacing of Handrails and Grab Bars
- Handrail Extensions and Edge Protection
- Usable Tread Width and Acceptable Nosings
- Curb Ramps at Marked Crossings
- Components of Single Ramp Runs
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Metrification
- Introduction to the 1975 Metric Conversion Act
- What Will Change and What Will Stay the Same?
- Specifications
- How Metric Units Will Apply in the Construction Industry
- Metrification of Pipe Sizes
- Metrification of Standard Lumber Sizes
- Metric Rebar Conversions
- Metric Conversion of ASTM Diameter and Wall Thickness Designations
- Metric Conversion Scales (Temperature and Measurements)
- Approximate Metric Conversions
- Approximate Metric Conversions—Continued
- Quick Imperial (Metric Equivalents)
- Metric Conversion Factors
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17.
Useful Tables, Charts, and Formulas
- Nails: Penny Designation (“d”) and Lengths (U.S. and Metric)
- Stainless Steel Sheets (Thicknesses and Weights)
- Comparable Thicknesses and Weights of Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Copper
- Wire and Sheetmetal Gauges and Weights
- Weights and Specific Gravities of Common Materials
- Weights and Specific Gravities of Common Materials—Continued
- Useful Formulas
- Decimal Equivalents of Inches in Feet and Yards
- Conversion of Fractions to Decimals
- Decimals of a Foot for Each 1/32"
- Decimals of in inch for Each 1/64", with Millimeter Equivalents
- Solutions of the Right Triangle
- Area and Other Formulas
- Volume of Vertical Cylindrical Tanks (in Gallons per Foot of Depth)
- Volume of Rectangular Tank Capacities (in U.S. Gallons per Foot of Depth)
- Capacity of Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks
- Round-Tapered Tank Capacities
- Circumferences and Areas of Circles
- Circumferences and Areas of Circles—Continued
- Tap Drill Sizes for Fractional Size Threads
- Common Material R-Values
- Conversion Factors—Power, Pressure, Energy
- Useful Engineering Tables—Schedule 40 Pipe Dimensions, Diameter of Circles, and Drill Sizes
- Thermal Expansion of Various Materials
- Miscellaneous Tables of Weights, Measures, and Other Information
Book Details
Title: Construction Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Caracas: New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Auckland, Bogota
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2001 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc
ISBN: 9780071360227
Authors:
Sidney M. Levy is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Description: A one-stop resource for residential or commercial construction projects, this book gives you instant access to hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, diagrams, and illustrations covering materials and components most frequently used on a typical job.
