Construction and Detailing for Interior Design

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Contents Introduction First principles Communicating information Sustainability Chapter 1: Existing Walls Basic principles Loadbearing walls Masonry Creating openings in loadbearing walls Cavity walls Lining external walls Non-load bearing walls Chapter 2: New Walls Basic principles Stud partitions Constructing stud partitions Joints in plasterboard sheets Reinforcement of junctions in stud partitions Metal framing for stud partitions Skirtings Alternative skirtings Cornices Shadow-gap cornices Soundproofing internal walls Fireproofing walls Fireproofing metal columns Installing services Chapter 3: Alternative Partitions Curving walls Building curves Freestanding walls ‘Floating’ walls Base fixings for partitions Cladding floating partitions Fixing methods Invisible fixings Glazed partitions Frames for glazed partitions Framing and beading Joining glass sheets Chapter 4: Doors Basic principles Modern detailing for doors Sliding doors Fanlights Glass in doors Non-standard doors Fire regulations for doors Chapter 5: Floors Solid ground floors Suspended ground floors Upper floors Timber joists Timber rot Timber floor structure Steel beams Planning new structures Installing new floor levels Raising the floor Openings in floors Floor finishes Finishing materials Other considerations Chapter 6: Ceilings Basic principles Suspended ceilings Angled and curved ceilings Proprietary ceiling systems Hanging methods for proprietary systems Other considerations Chapter 7: Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings Basic principles Portable workshops Base structures Jointing techniques Decorative joints Joining sheet materials Veneers Edging veneers Aligning furniture edges Fabricating elements on site: built-in seating Furniture legs ‘Floating’ furniture Shelving Chapter 8: Stairs Basic principles Timber stairs Stone and concrete stairs Steel stairs Handrails and balustrades Cantilevered treads Spiral stairs Glass stairs Fire regulations for stairs Ramps, lifts and escalators Chapter 9: Materials Timber MDF Plywood Plasterboard Steel Aluminium Glass Acrylic Fixings Chapter 10: Structural Principles Introduction Materials in compression and tension Orientation of structural elements Cantilevers Beams Stability Rule-of-thumb sizing Chapter 11: A to Z Glossary Resources Index Picture credits Acknowledgements