Steel-frame House Construction
Steel-frame House Construction

Author: Timothy J. Waite

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781572180451

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One of the first really thorough instruction manuals on how to construct residences using steel framing instead of wood, and written by Tim Waite of the NAHB. Covers how to design the structure to accommodate plumbing, wiring and HVAC, how to cut, assemble and secure the steel, how to deal with second-story construction, roof framing using trusses and conventional construction, specialty framing like curved walls and radius windows, how to attach drywall and exterior finishes, how to effectively install insulation, and how to deal with inspectors and the homebuyer.

Residential Steel Framing Handbook
Residential Steel Framing Handbook

Author: Robert Scharff

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Published: 1996-02-22

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 9780070572317

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. In-depth coverage of steel framing and information on the newest materials and tools, and the latest details on the code The steel frame ``how-to'' for wood-builders The use of steel in residential construction is hot. So if your expertise lies in conventional wood frame construction, you'll definitely want to pick up the Residential Steel Framing Handbook. Robert Scharff and the editors of Walls & Ceilings Magazine take you step-by-step through each stage of the construction process--from preconstruction preparation to interior finishing--delivering all the in's and out's of building houses with steel. Jam-packed with over 350 illustrations and photographs, it's the perfect on-the-job training manual for you and your crew: sound proofing; insulation; calculating load strength; special tools and equipment; drywall and other interior finishes; building codes and zoning regulations; material specifications and selection; connectors and fasteners; steel floor framing; stell framed roofs; and much more.

Microshelters
Microshelters

Author: Derek Diedricksen

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-09-19

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1612123546

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If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You’ll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.

Wood - Frame House Construction
Wood - Frame House Construction

Author: L. O. Anderson

Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0894991671

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This manual is the basic reference for anyone building or remodeling wood-frame houses. It has the practical information on modern building materials and methods that every builder needs to do professional-quality work.From the layout, excavation, and formwork, through finish carpentry, sheet metal and painting, every step of construction is covered in detail, with clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions. here you'll find everything you need to know about framing, roofing, siding, insulation and vapor barriers, interior finishing, floor coverings, millwork and cabinets, stairs, chimneys, driveways, walks ... complete how-to information on everything that goes into building a wood-frame house.A special section on estimating, with the building process laid out as a flow chart, will help you plan all the steps in residential construction, and to estimate each one quickly and accurately.

Residential Steel Framing
Residential Steel Framing

Author: E. N. Lorre

Publisher:

Published: 1993-07-01

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9780965130202

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Here you'll find full page schematics and details that show how steel is connected in just about all residential framing work. You won't find lengthy explanations here on how to run your business, or even how to do the work. What you will find are over 150 easy-to-read, full-page details on how to construct steel-framed floors, roofs, interior and exterior walls, bridging, blocking, and reinforcing for all residential construction.

Framing Roofs
Framing Roofs

Author: Editors of Fine Homebuilding

Publisher: Taunton Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1600850685

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"Updated with 12 new Fine Homebuilding articles, this latest edition covers roof-framing basics as well as advanced techniques on building dormers and raising trusses, and includes information on how t use rafter squares, cordless framing nailers, and other framing tools"--Back cover.

Steel Framing for Dwellings
Steel Framing for Dwellings

Author: Steel Frame House Co

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 9781014607058

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NASH Handbook
NASH Handbook

Author: National Association of Steel-Framed Housing (NASH)

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780473169817

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