{"product_id":"water-resistant-design-and-construction-william-walker-9780071492768","title":"Water-Resistant Design and Construction: An Illustrated Guide to Preventing Water Intrusion, Condensation, and Mold","description":"\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapitalize on Proven Solutions to the 25 Most Common Water Problems in Buildings_and Avoid Costly Construction Claims \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Guide to Water Resistant Design and Construction\u003c\/i\u003e provides state-of-the-art solutions to prevent the most common water-related problems in buildings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Designed to save you time and money, this expert resource discusses the causes and effects of water-related problems...time tested solutions for keeping water damage from occurring...methods for enhancing construction quality to reduce claims...tips on selecting the right firm to perform waterproof design and construction...guidance on achieving effective maintenance and repair...and more. \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Guide to Waterproof Construction\u003c\/i\u003e features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 150 illustrations showing how to improve details and create higher-quality buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproofing methods that comply with the International Building Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous examples and case studies from the United States, China, and Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this Complete Waterproofing Sourcebook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-The 25 Most Common Problems: Causes and Effects - Mold and Mildew - How to Prevent Problems - Pre-Design Phase: Blueprint for Process - Building Delivery System - Time and Money - Concept Statement - Team Building - Design Phase: Selecting the Right Firm - Communications - Building Program - Schematic Design - Price Check - Design Development - Site Design - Floor - Air and Vapor Retarders - Wall Systems, Including Barrier, Drainage and Rain Screen Designs - Roof - Flashings - Sealants - Copings - Insulation - Avoiding Condensation - Mechanical Systems - Positive Pressurization - Bidding and Permitting - Construction: Scheduling - Long-Lead Items - Quality Assurance and Control - Early Bid and Construction Packages - Storage and Protection - Coordinating the Trades - Dimensional Tolerances - Managing Change Orders - Close-Out - Post-Construction: Operation - Maintenance - Repair - Replacement - Changes in Ownership\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William L. Walker, Dan Felice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071492763\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071492768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/29\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.63w x 1.00d","brand":"William L. Walker","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43946189586687,"sku":"9780071492768","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_69cb55e5-410f-4992-96fa-ea1c42bcf376.jpg?v=1681511953","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/water-resistant-design-and-construction-william-walker-9780071492768","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}