{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-building-construction-materials-and-methods","title":"Fundamentals of building construction : materials and methods","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"u7qumn-38oend-85jy7q-z9853p\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"xzst4v-oqvam5-7vyc43-dx6vtu\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"1604272058\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"xcc6np-eu9lp-n3nxkq-kq20rp\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"3662638622\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"acc-description\" class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"flush-headingTwo\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" id=\"flush-collapseTwo\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescriptionBox\" class=\"expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"1009577328\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"z2mv9y-yja9kp-vrisdm-6wwsfm\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE #1 REFERENCE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION—UPDATED FROM THE GROUND UP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward Allen and Joseph Iano’s \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Building Construction \u003c\/i\u003ehas been the go-to reference for thousands of professionals and students of architecture, engineering, and construction technology for over thirty years. The materials and methods described in this new \u003ci\u003eSeventh Edition\u003c\/i\u003e have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advancements in the industry. Carefully selected and logically arranged topics—ranging from basic building methods to the principles of structure and enclosure—help readers gain a working knowledge of the field in an enjoyable, easy-to-understand manner. All major construction systems, including light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel frame, light gauge steel, and reinforced concrete construction, are addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in its Seventh Edition, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Building Construction \u003c\/i\u003econtains substantial revisions and updates. New illustrations and photographs reflect the latest practices and developments in the industry. Revised chapters address exterior wall systems and high-performance buildings, an updated and comprehensive discussion of building enclosure science, evolving tools for assessing environmental and health impacts of building materials, and more. New and exciting developments in mass timber construction are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eSeventh Edition\u003c\/i\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125 new or updated illustrations and photographs, as well as 40 new photorealistic renderings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest in construction project delivery methods, construction scheduling, and trends in information technology affecting building design and construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated discussion of the latest LEED and Living Building Challenge sustainability standards along with expanded coverage of new methods for assessing the environmental impacts of materials and buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of mass timber materials, fire resistance of mass timber, and the design and construction of tall wood buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised end-of-chapter sections, including references, websites, key terminology, review questions, and exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-updated collection of best-in-class ancillary materials: PowerPoint lecture slides, Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, Interactive Exercises, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion book, \u003ci\u003eExercises in Building Construction\u003c\/i\u003e, available in print and eBook format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the nuts and bolts on building construction practices and materials, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition \u003c\/i\u003elays the foundation that every architect and construction professional needs to build a successful career. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aboutauthors-section\" id=\"aboutauthors-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEDWARD ALLEN, FAIA,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas taught for more than 35 years as a faculty member at Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has designed more than 50 constructed buildings and is the best-selling coauthor of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Architects Studio Companion; Architectural Detailing; Form and Forces;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFundamentals of Residential Construction.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOSEPH IANO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an author, illustrator, and practicing architect who has taught design and technology in schools of architecture throughout the United States. He has collaborated on numerous publications over the span of more than 30 years. Currently, he heads a Seattle firm that provides technical and quality management consulting to architects and others in the design and construction industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tableofcontents-section\" id=\"tableofcontents-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Making Buildings 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to Build 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings and the Environment 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Sustainable Building Programs and Standards 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Work of the Design Professional 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Work of the Construction Professional 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrends in the Delivery of Design and Construction Services 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Foundations and Sitework 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundation Requirements 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarth Materials 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Foundations and Sitework 41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthwork and Excavation 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundations 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundations as Building Enclosure 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitework 72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigning Foundations 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundations and the Building Code 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Wood 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees 80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Wood 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumber 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Products 96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic Lumber 102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Panel Products 102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtecting Wood from Decay and Fire 106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical Wood Preservative Treatments 107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Fasteners and Adhesives 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Product Adhesives and Formaldehyde 115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefabricated Wood Components 115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Study 121\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Heavy Timber and Mass Timber Construction 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypes of Construction 126\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Heavy Timber and Mass Timber Construction 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire Resistance of Large Wood Members 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculating the Fire Resistance of Wood Members 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Heavy Timber Construction 132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary Heavy Timber Construction 134\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass Timber Construction 140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood–Concrete Composite Construction 143\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger Spans in Heavy Timber and Mass Timber 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreliminary Design of Heavy Timber and Mass Timber Structures 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Wood Light Frame Construction 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection from the Weather 212\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoofing 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWindows and Doors 220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaints and Coatings 224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiding 228\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorner Boards and Exterior Trim 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealing Exterior Joints 238\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Paints and Other Architectural Coatings 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior Painting, Finish Grading, and Landscaping 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior Construction 240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the Building Enclosure 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Insulation Materials for Wood Light Frame Construction 262\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWall and Ceiling Finish 264\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillwork and Finish Carpentry 265\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProportioning Fireplaces 266\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProportioning Stairs 280\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlooring and Ceramic Tile Work 282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing Touches 284\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Brick Masonry 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory 290\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMortar 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Brick Masonry 296\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrick 296\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrick Masonry 304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasonry Wall Construction 319\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Stone and Concrete Masonry 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone Masonry 330\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Stone and Concrete Masonry 343\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete Masonry 348\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Types of Masonry Units 358\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasonry Wall Construction 359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Masonry Wall Construction 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypes of Masonry Walls 364\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreliminary Design of Loadbearing Masonry Structures 372\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning Systems for Masonry Bearing Wall Construction 372\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailing Masonry Walls 376\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Problems of Masonry Construction 380\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement Joints in Buildings 382\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasonry Paving 388\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasonry and the Building Codes 389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniqueness of Masonry 389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Steel Frame Construction 395\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory 396\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Material Steel 398\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreliminary Design of Steel Structures 401\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining Steel Members 409\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails of Steel Framing 415\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeismic Force Resisting Systems 421\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Construction Process 426\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire Protection of Steel Framing 442\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger Spans and Higher-Capacity Columns in Steel 447\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric Structures 454\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Steel Frame Construction 458\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel and the Building Codes 459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniqueness of Steel 459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction 467\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Concept of Light Gauge Steel Construction 468\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Light Gauge Steel Framing 469\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Gauge Steel Framing 470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Uses of Light Gauge Steel Framing 479\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreliminary Design of Light Gauge Steel Frame Structures 481\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulating Light Gauge Steel Frame Structures 481\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishes for Light Gauge Steel Framing 482\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvantages and Disadvantages of Light Gauge Steel Framing 482\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Gauge Steel Framing and the Building Codes 482\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetals in Architecture 484\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Study 490\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Concrete Construction 495\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory 496\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCement and Concrete 497\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Concrete Construction 500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking and Placing Concrete 503\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormwork 507\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforcing 508\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete Creep 522\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrestressing 522\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete Standards 527\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovations in Concrete 527\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems 533\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting a Concrete Slab on Grade 535\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting a Concrete Wall 540\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting a Concrete Column 544\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-Way Floor and Roof Framing Systems 545\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-Way Floor and Roof Framing Systems 555\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitecast Posttensioned Framing Systems 561\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Types of Sitecast Concrete 562\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting Concrete, Stone, and Masonry 568\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger Spans in Sitecast Concrete 570\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigning Economical Sitecast Concrete Buildings 572\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreliminary Design of Sitecast Concrete Structures 574\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitecast Concrete and the Building Codes 575\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniqueness of Sitecast Concrete 575\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Precast Concrete Framing Systems 583\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecast, Prestressed Concrete Structural Elements 586\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreliminary Design of Precast Concrete Structures 587\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly Concepts for Precast Concrete Buildings 588\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture of Precast Concrete Structural Elements 589\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining Precast Concrete Members 595\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastening to Concrete 596\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposite Precast\/Sitecast Concrete Construction 609\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Construction Process 609\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Precast Concrete Framing Systems 610\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecast Concrete and the Building Codes 611\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniqueness of Precast Concrete 611\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Designing the Building Enclosure 621\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional Requirements of the Building Enclosure 622\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and the Building Enclosure 629\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping Water Out 629\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlling the Flow of Heat 634\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlling Air Leakage 636\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlling the Diffusion of Water Vapor 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784\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Cladding with Metal and Glass 789\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum and Glass Framing Systems 791\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Outside Glazed Curtain Wall System 797\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-Skin Facades 800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSloped Glazing Systems 800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Curtain Wall Design Process 801\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal Panel Cladding 801\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Selecting Interior Finishes 807\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation of Mechanical and Electrical Services 808\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Interior Finishes 810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sequence of Interior Finishing Operations 810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting Interior Finishes 811\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Surface Flammability Criteria 815\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-Term Trends in Interior Finish Systems 817\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Interior Walls and Partitions 821\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior Walls and Fire Criteria 822\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartition Framing 823\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Gypsum and Other Wall Covering Products 826\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaster Partitions 827\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum Board Partitions 837\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaster Ornament 838\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasonry Partitions 848\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWall and Partition Facings 848\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Finish Ceilings and Floors 855\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish Ceilings 856\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypes of Ceilings 857\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability and Finish Ceilings and Floors 866\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish Flooring 867\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypes of Finish Flooring Materials 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