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Learn how to capitalize on hundreds of today's exciting new building products Are you finding it difficult to keep up with all the new building products flooding the market these days? Well, this practical, easy-to-read guide will tell you everything a modern builder needs to know about hundreds of new products--ranging from engineered lumber and composite wood products to hardware trim, and even plastic lumber. You'll get an introduction to the technology that's shaping the way we build, plus expert coverage of: Lumber products and specialty items such as joists, trusses, wood bridges, and studs; Panel products, including plywood, hardboard, fiber-board, melamine, and particleboard; Plywood and wood-based siding products; Other wood-based and nonwood products, such as shingles, siding, doors, trim, moldings, fencing, and windows; Hangers, connectors, and fasteners. This complete reference also takes you through computerized design services. . .product selection and specification. . .and proper storage, handling, and installation. In addition, it provides an appendix of products listed by trade name and manufacturer--plus a handy directory of manufacturers, with phone numbers and addresses.

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• Full title: Builder's Guide to New Materials & Techniques
• Author: Paul Bianchina, Leon A. Frechette
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 337
• EAN: 9780070157637
• ISBN: 0070157634
• ID: 11304468
• Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK CO
• Weight: 726 g
• Dimensions: 237 × 159 × 30 mm
• Date of publishing: February 1997

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