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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simpson, Scot, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Framing (Building).

Wooden-frame buildings--Design and construction.

Wooden-frame buildings.

House framing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (387 pages)

Edition:

Second, updated and expanded edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : RS Means : Wiley, [2019]

Summary:

The 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.

Contents:

Intro

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 and Wood Structural Panel Grade Stamps

Framing Nails

Framing Tools

The Switch to Cordless 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 Stud

Concrete Nailing

Nail Bearing and Nonbearing Walls to Floor Perpendicular to Joists

Nail Bearing and 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 and Beams

Nail Joist Blocking

Nail Lapping Joists

Nail Drywall Backing

Nail Trusses to Wall

Nail Ceiling Joist, Rafters, and Ridge

Nail Rafters to Wall

Nail Blocks

Nail Fascia and Bargeboard

Chapter 3: Floor Framing

Step 1-Crown and Place Joists

Steps 2 and 3-Nail Rim Joists in Place and Cut Joists to Length

Step 4-Nail Joists in Place

Step 5-Frame Openings in Joists

Steps 6 and 7-Block Bearing Walls and 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 and Setting Wall

Step 16-Plumb and Line

Framing Rake Walls

Chapter 5: Roof Framing

Roof Framing Terms.

Step 1-Finding 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 and Valley Rafters

Step 6-Cut Hip and Valley Rafters

Step 7-Set Hip and Valley Rafters

Step 8-Set Jack Rafters

Step 9-Block Rafters and Lookouts

Step 10-Set Fascia

Step 11-Install Sheathing

Learning Rafters by Example

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, and Stairs

Door Framing Terms

Installation of Exterior Doors

Installation of Nail-Flange Window

Installation of Window Flashing

Steps for Window Flashing Installation When Windows Installed Before WRB (Weather Resistant Barrier)

Steps for Window Flashing Installation When Windows Installed After WRB (Weather Resistant Barrier)

Installation of Sliding Glass Doors

Installation of Stairs

Circular Stairs

Chapter 7: Layout

Wall Layout

Joist Layout

Rafter or Truss Layout

Roof Layout

Chapter 8: Engineered Wood Products

Engineered Panel Products

Engineered Lumber Products

Chapter 9: Wind and 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

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

SIP Installation

SIP Tools

Chapter 12: Preparing for a Job

Developing a Job Start Checklist

Reviewing the Plans and Making Preparations

Organizing the Job Site.

Chapter 13: Managing the Framing Start

Checking Exterior Wall Dimensions

Checking Reference Lines for Square

Adjusting Reference Lines

Checking the Building for Level

Chapter 14: Managing a Framing Team

Managing Your Team

The Role of Lead Framers

Quality Control

Organizing Tools and Materials

Teaching Framers

Framing Tips for Every Task

Planning and Scheduling

Recordkeeping

Productivity

Chapter 15: Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

Hand Tools

Ladders

Fall Protection

Rough Terrain Forklift Safety

Housekeeping

Chapter 16: Healthy Framing

Healthy Framing

Injuries and Prevention

NIOSH Lifting Equation

Power Tool Weights

Lumber Weight Chart

Stretching

Noise

Glossary

Spanish Framing Terms

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-52851-8

1-119-52850-X

OCLC:

1091029052