Residential Structure & Framing

Author: Robert Randall (P.E.)
Publisher: Journal of Light Construction Books
ISBN: 9781928580171
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
Find practical engineering and advanced framing techniques for builders and remodelers. Advice on using the latest building materials and methods helps create strong, durable, high-quality structures

Rough Framing Carpentry

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.

Advanced Framing Methods

Author: Scot Simpson
Publisher: RSMeans
ISBN: 9780876296189
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A "framer-friendly" approach to advanced framing elements, this book includes: Advanced framing layout Complex walls, roofs, and stairs Earthquake and hurricane protection New building code requirements Advanced framing materials, including composite woods and pre-engineered building components Safety & equipment on larger, more complex framing jobs With guidance for lead framers on: Job preparation and organization Crew management

Residential Framing

Author: William Perkins Spence
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806985947
Category : Framing (Building)
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Starts out with detailed coverage of standard building materials and up-to-date how-to information about modern power tools and safety requirements...explores all the standard framing methods...demystifies some of the more obscure tasks, such as building gable dormers...and structural foundations. "Popular Mechanics." "

Commercial Metal Stud Framing

Author: Ray Clark
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
ISBN: 9781572180796
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
With this new book you'll quickly learn, step-by-step, the basic methods (and some valuable tricks of the trade) to master high-speed metal stud framing in commercial construction. If you're an experienced wood framer, you already have many of the skills you'll need. This manual, written by a framer who runs work for one of the largest metal stud contractors in the country, tells you just about everything you need to know to transfer those skills to metal stud framing in commercial buildings.

Dewalt Carpentry and Framing Complete Handbook

Author: Gary Brackett
Publisher: DEWALT
ISBN: 9781111136130
Category : Carpentry
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Whether you are a seasoned pro or just entering the construction industry, this is the ultimate handbook for residential wood framing. Packed with hundreds of detailed illustrations as well as reference tables, code information, jobsite tips and easy-to-follow procedures; this comprehensive resource will help you to get the job done right--the first time"--

Complete Idiot's Guide to Framing Basics

Author: Norman Skanon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781592576685
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Framing Basics Illustrateddoes what Idiot's Guides do best- it makes what many perceive to be a complicated topic very approachable and easy to understand. Whether readers want to do some framing in their unfinished basements, add a closet to an existing room, or participate in the open air framing of their new homes, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Framing Basics Illustratedprovides them with a simple, step-by-step roadmap for the task at hand.

House Framing

Author: John D. Wagner
Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press
ISBN: 9781580112352
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 239

Book Description
Leads readers step-by-step through the house framing process. 788 photographs and illustrations.

The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork

Author: Vivian Carli Kistler
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589234227
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing—the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for success—even the basic mechanics of hanging a picture.

The Timber Framing Book

Author: Stewart Elliott
Publisher: Alan C Hood
ISBN: 9780911469325
Category : Wooden-frame houses
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a thorough and profusely illustrated guide to building a timber-frame house. Grounded in ancient tradition, timber-frame construction is admirably suited to fulfill today's need for durable, energy-efficient housing and other building needs. First published in 1977, this book is now in its ninth printing and is established as a classic in the field.