A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses
A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses

Author: Larry Haun

Publisher: Taunton Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1600854028

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"From one of Fine Homebuilding's best-loved authors, Larry Haun, comes a unique story that looks at American home building from the perspective of twelve houses he has known intimately. Part memoir, part cultural history, A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses takes the reader house by house over an arc of 100 years. Along with period photos, the author shows us the sod house in Nebraska where his mother was born, the frame house of his childhood, the production houses he built in the San Fernando Valley, and the Habitat for Humanity homes he devotes his time to now. It's an engaging read written by a veteran builder with a thoughtful awareness of what was intrinsic to home building in the past and the many ways it has evolved. Builders and history lovers will appreciate his deep connection to the natural world, yearning for simplicity, respect for humanity, and evocative notion of what we mean by "home.""--

Carpentry and Joinery
Carpentry and Joinery

Author: Peter Brett

Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Published: 2005-06-02

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780748785018

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Providing complete and up-to-date coverage for NVQ levels 2 and 3, this title has been revised and redesigned to provide an overview of recent changes to NVQ specifications, as well as new construction legislation.

Residential Construction Academy: Carpentry
Residential Construction Academy: Carpentry

Author: Floyd Vogt

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2012-07-27

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 9781111308261

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Based on industry standards developed by the National Association of Home Builders and its Home Builders Institute, this comprehensive text covers the essentials of residential construction carpentry, including tools and materials, rough carpentry, and exterior and interior finish carpentry ensuring professional success on any jobsite. Extensively illustrated and succinctly written, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: CARPENTRY 3e features Procedure sections in nearly every chapter that combine precise, step-by-step instructions with helpful drawings, making it easy to understand key concepts and master important techniques. The Third Edition includes much new and updated material, including special green features exploring environmentally friendly building practices, and exercises incorporating local building codes. As always, safety is strongly emphasized with specific tips and precautions in every chapter. Supported by a full range of supplements, this text is easy to use as part of a complete teaching and learning system. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Rough Framing Carpentry
Rough Framing Carpentry

Author: Mark Currie

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9780934041867

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This book contains all the information necessary for framing houses and light commercial buildings. Includes shortcuts to laying out, speed cutting trimmers and plates, rake walls, installing ceiling backing, ceiling joists and truss joists, arches and drop ceilings--all with time-saving techniques. Over 100 on-the-job photos of how to do it right and what can go wrong.

From the Top Plates Up
From the Top Plates Up

Author: Will Holladay

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9780945186090

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From the Top Plates Up allows the reader an opportunity to hear the same tips, advice and practical wisdom that Will Holladay (author: A Roof Cutter's Secrets) shared with his framing crews over the years. His compelling stories span a gamut of subjects that touch a carpenter's life. Inspirational and thought provoking for everyone. 275 figures

Carpentry and Joinery 1
Carpentry and Joinery 1

Author: Brian Porter

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-06-25

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1136422722

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The third edition of Carpentry and Joinery 1 is the first in a series of three books which together provide an authoritative but thoroughly practical guide to carpentry and joinery for students following City & Guilds and CITB courses, NVQ candidates, and a wide range of amateurs and professionals. Carpentry and Joinery 1 deals with the fundamentals of the subject from topics such as timber and wood preservation and protection, to a detailed outline of the tools available and information on the basic woodworking joints, adhesives and fixing devices. Books 2 and 3 show how to apply this fundamental knowledge. Details of craft theory, associated studies and practical procedures are integrated throughout each text. In this new edition chapters have been reorganised to produce a more coherent, student-focused course. All references to the Building Regulations and current legislation have been updated, and developments in current best practice have been incorporated.

Modern Carpentry
Modern Carpentry

Author: Willis H. Wagner

Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9780870064081

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Building construction details in easy-to-understand form.