Residential Steel Design and Construction: Energy Efficiency, Cost Savings, Code Compliance

by John H. Hacker, Julie A. Gorges

Using examples from award-winning houses, this clear, step-by-step guide provides everything a residential contractor needs to know to build a steel-framed house - quickly and easily. You'll discover how to select the right materials and tools ... use energy-efficient HVAC units, appliances, and lighting ... choose the best windows and doors ... and optimize landscaping and solar design. With lots of money-saving tips on ordering and using proper building materials - plus professional advice on applying traditional and new methods of interior and exterior insulation - this is the most complete and practical resource available on a subject of increasing importance to residential builders and designers.

493 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1997