Partitions, Ceilings, Floors and Stairs

This Guide, one in a series issued by the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) is designed to keep the design & construction industry abreast of innovations & state-of-the art practices in home rehabilitation. Addresses common structural deficiencies of floor/ceiling assemblies. Additionally, because a structural rehab may involve removing & reframing a deteriorated structure, recent innovations in joists, beams, & headers are reviewed. Chapters: floor/ceiling structural assemblies; sheathing/sub-flooring & underlayments; finish flooring; finish wall & ceiling materials; & stairs. Appendix: professional associations & research centers. Black & white detailed drawings.Winter, Steven is the author of 'Partitions, Ceilings, Floors and Stairs', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756718985 and ISBN 0756718988.