1 Prints contain the information necessary to efficiently and properly construct a building. Printreading skills, coupled with a solid trade background, allow tradesworkers to work efficiently on the job site.
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57 A variety of materials are used to construct residential and light commercial buildings. These materials include wood, concrete, masonry, metal, insulation, plastics, glass, and gypsum products.
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111 Light frame construction includes wood-framed construction, masonry construction, and metal-framed construction. The building framework, regardless of the material of which it is constructed, must be able to withstand the live and dead loads exerted on the building.
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147 The Brick-Veneer Residence is a typical one-family dwelling constructed in the southeastern United States. Chapters 4 (Plans) and 5 (Specifications) provide a comprehensive study of a typical wood-framed residence with a brick-veneer facing.
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175 Specifications are a written document included with a set of prints clarifying the working drawings and supplying additional information about the building. A set of outline specifications and complete specifications are included in this chapter.
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