Author: Editors of Fine Homebuilding Publisher: For Pros By Pros ISBN: 9781600850684 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 0
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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.
Author: Marshall Gross Publisher: ISBN: 9780910460408 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 484
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Summary: 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.
Author: Mark Currie Publisher: Craftsman Book Company ISBN: 9780934041867 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 310
Book Description
This book contains all the information necessary for framing houses and light commercial buildings. Includes shortcuts to laying out, speed cutting trimmers and plates, rake walls, installing ceiling backing, ceiling joists and truss joists, arches and drop ceilings--all with time-saving techniques. Over 100 on-the-job photos of how to do it right and what can go wrong.
Author: Will Holladay Publisher: ISBN: 9780945186090 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 350
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From 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
Author: Scot Simpson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119528518 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 570
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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.
Author: Rob Thallon Publisher: ISBN: 9781600850233 Category : Framing (Building) Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The classic guide-revised and updated. The book that builders, architects, and students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods, and the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, Rob Thallons Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations, and field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered and composite materials, and construction in high-wind and seismic areas.
Author: Ray Thornburg Publisher: ISBN: 9781717814593 Category : Languages : en Pages : 174
Book Description
The Roof Framers Field Manual is the one book every roof framer will carry with them to the job. Put it on your portable computer device and all the answers to difficult to solve framing problems will be at your fingertips (kindle version only). This paperback version has big bold drawings and diagrams that help to explain how to cut almost every kind of rafter. Each page tackles another framing scenario. Learn the science and math of roof framing with easy to understand formulas and illustrations. This book even explains how to program your portable device like a calculator or i phone to do the heavy lifting on complex roof framing projects. This book will be indispensable to you. Save time, Save money. Amaze your coworkers with your newfound knowledge. Written by a roof framer for roof framers. Now you'll know every trick in the book.
Author: Editors of Fine Homebuilding
Author: Marshall Gross
Author: Augustus Frederick Riechers
Author: Mark Currie
Author: Will Holladay
Author: Scot Simpson
Author: Rob Thallon
Author: Will Holladay
Author: Ray Thornburg
Author: John D. Wagner