Durability by Design. A Guide for Residential Builders and Designers

摘要

This manual is intended to raise the awareness and understanding of building durability as a design consideration in housing. The Guide covers basic concepts of durability and presents recommended practices including numerous construction details and design data for matters such as moisture management, ultraviolet (UV) protection, insects, decay, corrosion, and natural hazards. Some attention is also given to matters that may be considered serviceability issues related to normal wear-and-tear, aesthetics, or functions not immediately associated with durability. The contents of this Guide will help to preserve and promote tried-and-true practices and concepts related to housing durability, and present them in a manner that can be used to cost-effectively design the durable homes of the future.