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This site is organized primarily according to the Chapter organization of the textbook. For site visitors wishing to locate content according to the CSI MasterFormat system, the following should be helpful:

MasterFormat 2004 Division	Textbook Chapters
Division 3--Concrete	Chapter 13: Concrete Construction Chapter 14: Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems Chapter 15: Precast Concrete Framing Systems Chapter 20: Cladding with Masonry and Concrete
Division 4--Masonry	Chapter 8: Brick Masonry Chapter 9: Stone and Concrete Masonry Chapter 10: Masonry Loadbearing Wall Construction Chapter 20: Cladding with Masonry and Concrete
Division 5--Metals	Chapter 11: Steel Frame Construction Chapter 12: Light Gauge Steel Frame Construction
Division 6--Wood, Plastics, and Composites	Chapter 3: Wood Chapter 4: Heavy Timber Frame Construction Chapter 5: Wood Light Frame Construction Chapter 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Siding, Trim, Exterior Construction) Chapter 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Millwork and Finish Carpentry)
Division 7--Thermal and Moisture Protection	Chapter 2: Foundations (Waterproofing and Drainage, Basement Insulation) Chapter 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Roofing) Chapter 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Thermal Insulation and Vapor Retarder) Chapter 16: Roofing Chapter 19: Designing Cladding Systems Chapter 21: Cladding with Metal and Glass
Division 8--Openings	Chapter 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Windows and Doors) Chapter 17: Glass and Glazing Chapter 18: Windows and Doors Chapter 19: Designing Cladding Systems Chapter 21: Cladding with Metal and Glass
Division 9--Finishes	Chapter 1: Making Buildings (Choosing Building Systems: Building Codes) Chapter 6: Exterior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Paints and Coatings, Exterior Painting) Chapter 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Wall and Ceiling Finish, Flooring and Ceramic Tile Work) Chapter 22: Selecting Interior Finishes Chapter 23: Interior Walls and Partitions Chapter 24: Finish Ceilings and Floors
Facility Services Subgroup, Divisions 21 -- 28 (mechanical and electrical systems)	These systems are covered incidentally in: Chapter 7: Interior Finishes for Wood Light Frame Construction (Roughing in of Mechanical and Electrical Systems) Chapter 22: Selecting Interior Finishes (Installation of Mechanical and Electrical Services)
Division 31--Earthwork	Chapter 2: Foundations