Residential Carpentry
Author: Mortimer P. Reed
Publisher:
Published: 1980-03-01
Total Pages: 705
ISBN-13: 9780471077848
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Glencoe Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition
Author: McGraw-Hill
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Published: 2015-07-29
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780021402441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCarpentry & Building Construction is a comprehensive carpentry program that focuses on residential construction with many procedures also applying to light commercial construction. The informative text provides detailed, heavily illustrated information about materials, tools, and processes, with many step-by-step procedures. Includes hardbound student edition aligned to the content standards.
Residential Framing
Author: William Perkins Spence
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13: 9780806985947
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStarts out with detailed coverage of standard building materials and up-to-date how-to information about modern power tools and safety requirements...explores all the standard framing methods...demystifies some of the more obscure tasks, such as building gable dormers...and structural foundations. "Popular Mechanics." "
Fundamentals of Residential Construction
Author: Edward Allen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-03-10
Total Pages: 989
ISBN-13: 0470905123
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe leading guide to professional home construction—now updated and revised! Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, this new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments in materials and methods of house construction, including energy efficiency, framing, and roofing. Abundantly illustrated with more than 1,250 drawings and photographs, including new photorealistic illustrations that bring the text to life, this Third Edition provides authoritative coverage on wood light-frame construction, industrialized systems of construction, insulating concrete forms, light-gauge steel frame, panelized construction, and a new chapter on multifamily construction. Topics covered include: Plumbing Building codes Heating and cooling Financing Wiring Roofing Thermal insulation Environmental concerns Foundations Finish sitework Rough sitework Wood and light-gauge steel framing Engineered materials Exterior and interior finishes Organized in a logical, easy-to-follow format, Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition is the one-stop source for building professionals to gain a working knowledge of codes, management procedures, material, and all home building concerns.
Builder's Essentials
Author: Scot Simpson
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780876296172
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis revised and expanded edition is an illustrated course on residential and light commercial construction framing and rough carpentry. Includes instructions for framing walls, floors, stairs, windows, doors, and roofs. Additional sections cover equipment and material handling and safety, the latest building code requirements, and more.
Complete Book of Framing
Author: Scot Simpson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2019-04-01
Total Pages: 572
ISBN-13: 1119528518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe bestselling step-by-step framing guide—updated and expanded to meet 2018 codes and standards Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition—Updated and Expanded is a comprehensive guide to rough carpentry and framing, written by an expert with over forty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through step-by-step framing instructions for floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs. Hundreds of full-color illustrations and photos enable novice and professional framers to understand and master framing techniques. This Updated and Expanded Second Edition includes the framing techniques of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and updated OSHA rules. It also includes new coverage of today's electric tools, wind and earthquake framing, medical and physiological factors of framing, and a revised safety chapter. Builders will find information on nailing patters, overall layout, engineered wood patterns, and green framing. In addition, the book offers readers tools and techniques for preparing for a job and managing a team. This Second Edition—Updated and Expanded: Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations depicting step-by-step framing techniques Offers guidance on today's electric tools and structural enhancements for natural disasters Features a revised chapter on safety to reflect the medical and physiological factors of framing Meets the framing techniques of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction, Second Edition—Updated and Expanded is an excellent resource for framers, carpenters, and contractors of all experience levels. Framer-friendly tips throughout the book show how to complete framing tasks efficiently and effectively.
Carpentry
Author: W. Powell
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780137004171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRitten in simple terms with an emphasis on discipline nomenclature, professionalism, and articulation of content, Carpentry is among the first texts to integrate a full set of building plans with the 2015 International Code Council building standards, and the latest carpentry text built around the ideals of modern and sustainable construction methods. Fully conceived, designed, and written to help develop the first generation of carpenters and builders of tomorrow s highly efficient green homes, the book is based on building science and the latest materials and techniques. The mathematics, theory, practice, techniques, and applications of carpentry are interwoven within a larger discussion of sustainability, resource and labor efficiencies, indoor air quality, and environmental impact. The book develops building skills that go beyond technique by explaining purpose, code compliance, structure requirements, and introducing plan reading spatial skills.
Modern Carpentry
Author: Willis H. Wagner
Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 592
ISBN-13: 9780870064081
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Residential Construction Academy: Carpentry
Author: Floyd Vogt
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published: 2012-07-27
Total Pages: 640
ISBN-13: 9781111308261
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased 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.
From the Top Plates Up
Author: Will Holladay
Publisher:
Published: 2018-02-15
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9780945186090
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom 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
