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Building Basics: Lightweight steel framing (2nd edition)

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Product Description

The aim of this guide is to provide easy-to-follow practical design and construction information for designers, builders and building consent authorities who are unfamiliar with lightweight steel framing, which has a growing market share in housing construction. 

This guide covers: 

  • statutory requirements
  • steel framing materials
  • thermal breaks
  • the fabrication process
  • design and erection
  • roof and wall underlays
  • windows and external doors
  • wall claddings
  • roof claddings
  • insulation
  • wiring and piping installation
  • internal fit-out.
Product Information
Publication date 1 February 2019
Author Trevor Pringle and John Wierenga
Product type Book
Availability Available
Product code BK202