Download or read book Canadian Wood-frame House Construction written by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication explains in detail how a wood-frame house is put together in Canada, using the most commonly employed construction methods and providing suggestions for the selection of suitable materials. The practices described meet or exceed the minimum requirements set out in the National Building Code for 1985. The guide covers location and excavation; details of exterior and interior construction; insulation measures; fire and sound control measures; ventilation; protection against decay and termites; and exterior details such as flashing, eavestroughing and chimneys. A glossary is included.