Complete book of framing : an illustrated guide for residential construction / Scot Simpson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simpson, Scot.

Series:

RSMeans

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Framing (Building).

Wooden-frame buildings--Design and construction.

Wooden-frame buildings.

House framing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (366 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : RSMeans/John Wiley & Sons, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The updated easy-to-learn reference for rough carpentry and framing Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition is an updated, easy-to-learn guide to rough carpentry and framing written by an expert with more than thirty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through the steps on framing floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs. Hundreds of color photographs and illustrations help the reader understand the basics as well as advanced framing methods. This Second Edition is updated to match the framing techniques to the 2009 International B

Contents:

Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction; Table of Contents; About the Author; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Introduction to Framing; Framing Terms; Framing Lumber; Framing Sheathing; Engineered Wood Products; Lumber & Wood Structural Panel Grade Stamps; Framing Nails; Framing Tools; Framing Tool Truck; Cutting Lumber; Protecting Lumber from Decay; Preservative Treated Wood; Chapter 2: Nailing Patterns; Nail Top Plate to Studs; Nail Bottom Plate to Studs; Nail Double Plate to Top Plate; Nail Corner; Nail Walls Together or Nail Double Studs

Nail Trimmer to StudConcrete Nailing; Nail Bearing & Nonbearing Walls to Floor Perpendicular to Joists; Nail Bearing & Nonbearing Walls to Floor Parallel to Joists; Nail Header to Stud; Nail Let-in Bracing; Nail End of Joist; Nail Rim Joist; Nail Sheathing; Nail Built-up Girders & Beams; Nail Joist Blocking; Nail Lapping Joists; Nail Drywall Backing; Nail Trusses to Wall; Nail Ceiling Joist, Rafters, & Ridge; Nail Rafters to Wall; Nail Blocks; Nail Fascia & Bargeboard; Chapter 3: Floor Framing; Step 1-Crown & Place Joists; Steps 2 & 3-Nail Rim Joists in Place & Cut Joists to Length

Step 4-Nail Joists in PlaceStep 5-Frame Openings in Joists; Steps 6 & 7-Block Bearing Walls & Nail Joists to Walls; Step 8-Drywall Backing; Step 9-Subfloor Sheathing; Chapter 4: Wall Framing; Step 1-Spread Headers; Step 2-Spread Makeup; Steps 3-7-Assemble Wall; Step 8-Square Wall; Step 9-Sheathe Wall; Step 10-Install Nail-Flange Windows; Steps 11-15-Standing & Setting Wall; Step 16-Plumb & Line; Framing Rake Walls; Chapter 5: Roof Framing; Roof Framing Terms; Step 1-Find the Lengths of Common Rafters; Step 2-Cut Common Rafter; Step 3-Set Ridge Board; Step 4-Set Common Rafters

Step 5-Find Length of Hip & Valley RaftersStep 6-Cut Hip & Valley Rafters; Step 7-Set Hip & Valley Rafters; Step 8-Set Jack Rafters; Step 9-Block Rafters & Lookouts; Step 10-Set Fascia; Step 11-Install Sheathing; Rafter Guidelines; Ceiling Joists; Step 1-Spread Trusses; Step 2-Sheathe Gable Ends; Step 3-Set Gable Ends; Step 4-Roll Trusses; Steps 5-8; Chapter 6: Doors, Windows, & Stairs; Door Framing Terms; Installation of Exterior Doors; Installation of Nail-Flange Window; Installation of Window Flashing; Installation of Sliding Glass Doors; Installation of Stairs; Circular Stairs

Chapter 7: LayoutWall Layout; Joist Layout; Rafter or Truss Layout; Roof Layout; Chapter 8: Engineered Wood Products; Engineered Panel Products; Engineered Lumber Products; Chapter 9: Wind & Earthquake Framing; The Strength of Good Framing; Understanding Structural Loads; Building Code Load Requirements; Regional Considerations; Framing Details; Hold-Downs; Positive Placement Nail Guns; Chapter 10: Building Code Requirements; Introduction to Building Codes; Framing According to Code; Protection from Decay; Termite Protection; Chapter 11: Green Framing; Green Framing Feeling; Advanced Framing

Material Selection

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-118-21644-X

1-283-40190-8

9786613401908

1-118-21640-7

OCLC:

769927163