Westford, MA Building Science Press, 2004-2006. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of cocking to the binding, which remains perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches). xix, 466 pages. Illustrated throughout with architectural drawings, designs, tables, graphs, schematics, etc. Language: English. Weight: 20.5 ounces. Paperback.

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Forensic Engineer Joseph Lstiburek brings us the Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: Details for Design and Construction - a wonderful resource of the best resource-efficient residential construction techniques available for the cold climates of North America. Includes detailed diagrams and information on choosing the right insulation, heating systems, keeping heat in, air and moisture barriers, exterior wood priming, avoiding cold corners and plates, sealing air barriers, considering drainage planes behind siding, avoiding insulation gaps, and flashing window openings.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 52370
Title: Builder's Guide to Cold Climates.
Author: Joseph Lstiburek
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0975512714
ISBN 13: 9780975512715
Publisher: Building Science Press,
Place of Publication: Westford, MA
Date Published: 2004-2006.
Bookseller catalogs: Carpentry; Woodworking, Wood Crafts, Carpentry, Building, and Heavy Skilled Crafts; Construction; Construction: Alternative; Construction: Residential; Eco-Construction;

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