Dewalt carpentry and framing complete handbook
By: Gary Brackett
Series: The DeWalt professional reference series; DeWalt professional reference series
Publisher: Delmar
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9781111136130
Subjects: Framing (Building); Handbooks, manuals; Carpentry
Other titles: carpentry and framing complete handbook
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"--Cover.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Houses.  Houses ; House types ; Space and energy efficiency ; Efficiency and house shape; title: Foundations. Foundations ; Footing basics ; Foundation types ; Squaring and checking for square; title: Sills, posts, and girders.  Sills, posts, and girders ; Sill plates ; Girders ; Posts; title: Floor framing. Floor framing ; Methods of assembly ; Basic description of layout ; Detailed description of layout ; Framing procedures at the sill and options at the girder ; Bridging/Blocking ; Making wood bridging ; Notching and boring holes in joists ; Sub-floor application ; Cantilevered areas ; Engineered lumber options; title: Wall framing.  Wall framing ; Wall/partition layout ; Wall types ; Step-by-step process for wall layout ; Framing details; title: Rafters/roof framing.  Rafters/roof framing ; The gable roof ; Common rafter layout ; Assembly of a gable roof ; Special cases for common rafters ; Gable studs ; The hip roof ; Layout of hip rafters ; Layout of the valley rafter ; Other hip roof components ; Assembly of the hip roof ; The rafter square ; Complex roof hip/valley and ridge intersections ; Unequal sloping roofs ; Dormers ; Octagon roof framing ; Truss construction; title: Special topics. Stairs ; Stair calculations ; Stair layout ; Multiple solutions ; Porch/deck framing.