A Roof Cutter's Secrets
Author: Will Holladay
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 339
ISBN-13: 9781928580324
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Habitat for Humanity how to Build a House
Author: Larry Haun
Publisher: Taunton
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781561589678
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA complete, step-by-step guide to building a house, from the world's leading authority on community homebuilding.
How a House Is Built
Author: Gail Gibbons
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2014-01-24
Total Pages: 18
ISBN-13: 0823430855
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHouses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Roof Framing
Author: Marshall Gross
Publisher:
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 484
ISBN-13: 9780910460408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSummary: This is a guide to framing any gable, Dutch, Tudor, California, gambrel, shed, or gazebo roof -- including irregular roofs that can stump even experienced roof cutters. This book takes you through every measurement and every cut on each type of roof so you can understand exactly what's required. The author explains how to use an inexpensive hand-held calculator to figure any common, hip, valley, or jack rafter length in seconds -- including rafters on irregular roofs and rafter pitches or lengths that aren't in any rafter table.
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
Carpentry
Author: Leonard Koel
Publisher:
Published: 2021
Total Pages: 964
ISBN-13: 9780826908230
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs the construction professional’s book of choice, Carpentry provides a highly illustrated step-by-step approach to carpentry skill development. The textbook contains 70 units designed to help develop and upgrade the skills and competencies required in the carpentry trade and introduces related concepts. In addition to the comprehensive coverage of tools, equipment materials, and proven trade practices, this edition includes coverage of unequal pitch roof framing, updated building codes and standards, updated tools and equipment, updated information on mass timber framing, and new review questions added to the end of each unit.
Framing Roofs
Author: Editors of Fine Homebuilding
Publisher: For Pros By Pros
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781600850684
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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.
Microshelters
Author: Derek Diedricksen
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-09-19
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1612123546
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf 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.
Roof Framer's Bible
Author: Barry D. Mussell
Publisher:
Published: 2003-03-01
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780964335431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKI have been a framer for 16 years and this book has been useful on most of the houses I build. Not only does it have all the standard rafter tables but the irregular combinations as well. It is very easy to understand and gives all the needed formulas. A MUST have for any framer.
2018 International Plumbing Code Turbo Tabs, Loose-Leaf Version
Author: International Code Council
Publisher:
Published: 2017-09-14
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781609837211
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn organized, structured approach to the 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE Loose leaf Version, these TURBO TABS will help you target the specific information you need, when you need it. Packaged as pre-printed, full-page inserts that categorize the IPC into its most frequently referenced sections, the tabs are both handy and easy to use. They were created by leading industry experts who set out to develop a tool that would prove valuable to users in or entering the field.
