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Books on Construction

Whether its fascia and crown molding, siding or roofing, Builders Book Site offers the construction books builders need.  There are a variety of books on construction that a builder or future builder can read thoroughly to get the most up-to-date information as possible on the construction industry.

Do you need to know more about changes in the electrical codes, the intense building inspection process, or how to submit a winning bid on a government contract? Builders Book Site has the construction books that you need to learn about the more intricate details of the building industry.

It doesn’t matter, if you are an electrician, carpenter, carpet layer, landscaper or general contractor, the books on construction that Builders Book Site has to offer are some of the best available to builders on the shelves today.

If your new to construction or thinking about becoming a builder then pick up a copy of Edward Allen’s “Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods” available in hardcover and retails $110. Allen’s book is one of the more comprehensive construction books published.

Allen takes you through 24 chapters that describe the building industry methods and the history behind it, from the doors and windows to the roof. It’s more than many books on construction dare to approach. Learn about the design process in making buildings. Also Allen explains the design constraints many builders encounter and the resources available for construction.

Explore the ins and outs of masonry, learning about its downsides and benefits. Delve into the history and methods of brick masonry, stone and concrete masonry, and masonry for load bearing wall construction. Want to know more about cladding with masonry and concrete or would you rather learn about cladding with metal and glass. The choice is yours.

Other chapters in Allen’s book include: the types of foundations (what soils are best to build on, waterproofing and excavating), wood (the different types of woods available), heavy timber frame construction (learn about the unique attributes of heavy timber), wood light frame construction (the history, building codes and foundations for the structure), exterior finishes, interior finishes, steel framed construction, light gauge steel framed construction, concrete construction, sitecast concrete framing systems, precast concrete framing systems, roofing, windows and doors, designing cladding system, selecting interior finishes and finish ceilings and floors.

Builders Book Site has many more books on construction just like the “Fundamentals of Building Construction. There are books that tackle the emerging green building trend, how to run a construction business or residential construction.  No matter what trade in the building industry you’re involved with, Builders Book Site can find you the books on construction you need. For more information visit www.buildersbooksite.com.

Books On Construction