Revision of the definitive textbook on residential construction. Building on Edward Allen's bestselling book, Fundamentals of Building Construction, it offers an in-depth look at the procedures and materials that are specific to home building. Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Second Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, this new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments in materials and methods of house construction, including energy efficiency, framing, and roofing. Abundantly illustrated with more than 1,250 drawings and photographs, this Third Edition provides authoritative coverage on wood light-frame construction, industrialized systems of construction, insulating concrete forms, light-gauge steel frame, panelized construction, and a new chapter on multi-family apartment buildings: Zoning ordinances Plumbing Building codes Heating and cooling Financing Wiring Environmental concerns Finish sitework Rough sitework Engineered materials