HUD has released the fourth volume of The Rehab Guide, a planned series of nine guidebooks to inform the design and construction industries about state-of-the-art materials and innovative practices in housing rehabilitation. The Rehab Guide series focuses on building technologies, materials, components, and techniques rather than projects, such as adding a new room. When the series is complete, each volume will cover a distinct element of housing rehabilitation and feature breakthrough materials, labor-saving tools, and cost-cutting practices. The fourth volume, entitled The Rehab Guide: Windows & Doors, was developed as part of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH). It covers repair and rehabilitation of existing windows and doors, as well as new technologies that increase energy savings and decrease maintenance costs. It uses drawings and photographs to supplement written descriptions of window and door rehabilitation, including the following items: glazing; window frames and replacement units; skylights; doors and frames; hardware; caulking, sealants, and weatherstripping; and shutters and awnings. Each easy-to-read chapter organizes information into four sections. "Essential Knowledge" provides an overview of important issues, while "Techniques, Materials, Tools" explains approaches to accomplishing the work. "Further Reading" lists valuable resources and "Product Information" provides the names and addresses of the manufacturers of the products, materials, systems, and components mentioned in the text. The Rehab Guide: Roofs was released earlier this year. The remaining volumes of The Rehab Guide, to be published during the next few years, will cover additional rehabilitation subjects such as exterior walls; partitions, ceilings, floors, and stairs; kitchens and baths; electrical systems/electronics; HVAC/plumbing; and site work. HUD USER offers The Rehab Guide: Windows & Doors for $5. Use the order form. |
