Carpentry and Building Construction
By: John L. Feirer, Gilbert R. Hutchings.
Contributors: Hutchings, Gilbert R.
Edition: Revised, Popular Science Book Club ed.
Publisher: C.A. Bennett Co.
Published: 1981
Place of publication: Peoria, USA
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 1120
Copyright date: 1976
Subjects: Carpentry.; House construction.
First sentence: The construction industry directly or indirectly employs about 15% of our working population.
Description: Aided by over 2,000 large, clear diagrams and illustrations, CARPENTRY AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION discusses each detail of modern building construction, beginning with the various mateials and equipment from which the contemporary builder can choose, then explaining the process step by step. The authors cover in depth materials, tools and machines, laying a foundation, building frames for each part of  building, details of interior and exterior work, painting, and finishing.

Related topics include reading plans, scheduling, building chimneys and fireplaces, protecting against termites and decay, and ensuring adequate ventilation. Present standards in construction are discussed, as are methods of construction used in modular units, prefabricated houses, and mobile homes.—Jacket
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: label: I
title: INTRODUCTION
pagenum: 16; label: 1
title: Careers in Construction
pagenum: 17; label: 2
title: Planning to Build a Home
pagenum: 22; label: 3
title: Reading Prints
pagenum: 29; label: II
title: MATERIALS
pagenum: 62; label: 4
title: Wood as a Building Material
pagenum: 63; label: 5
title: Plywood
pagenum: 84; label: 6
title: Building Board—Hardboard, Particle Board, and Others
pagenum: 97; label: III
title: TOOLS AND MACHINES
pagenum: 106; label: 7
title: Safety
pagenum: 107; label: 8
title: Hand Tools
pagenum: 111; label: 9
title: Radial-Arm Saw
pagenum: 124; label: 10
title: Jointer
pagenum: 138; label: 11
title: Circular Saw
pagenum: 148; label: 12
title: Portable Power Saw
pagenum: 165; label: 13
title: Router and Electric Plane
pagenum: 176; label: 14
title: Portable Electric Drill
pagenum: 186; label: 15
title: Saber Saw
pagenum: 192; label: 16
title: Portable Sander
pagenum: 197; label: IV
title: FOUNDATIONS
pagenum: 202; label: 17
title: Locating the House on the Building Site
pagenum: 203; label: 18
title: Scaffolds and Ladders
pagenum: 216; label: 19
title: Concrete and Footings
pagenum: 225; label: 20
title: Poured Concrete Foundation Walls
pagenum: 238; label: 21
title: Concrete Block Foundation Walls
pagenum: 247; label: 22
title: Concrete Flatwork
pagenum: 274; label: V
title: FRAMING
pagenum: 290; label: 23
title: Framing Methods
pagenum: 291; label: 24
title: Floor Framing
pagenum: 299; label: 25
title: Wall Framing
pagenum: 335; label: 26
title: Wall Sheathing
pagenum: 391; label: 27
title: Ceiling Framing
pagenum: 402; label: 28
title: Roof Framing
pagenum: 411; label: 29
title: Conventional Roof Framing with Common Rafters
pagenum: 419; label: 30
title: Hip and Valley Rafters
pagenum: 430; label: 31
title: Jack Rafters
pagenum: 447; label: 32
title: Layout and Erection of the Roof Frame
pagenum: 451; label: 33
title: Roof Trusses
pagenum: 479; label: 34
title: Roof Sheathing
pagenum: 500; label: 35
title: Roof Coverings
pagenum: 515; label: VI
title: COMPLETING THE EXTERIOR
pagenum: 558; label: 36
title: Roof Trim
pagenum: 559; label: 37
title: Windows
pagenum: 584; label: 38
title: Exterior Doors and Frames
pagenum: 624; label: 39
title: Exterior Wall Coverings
pagenum: 661; label: VII
title: COMPLETING THE INTERIOR
pagenum: 708; label: 40
title: Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers
pagenum: 709; label: 41
title: Sound Insulation
pagenum: 724; label: 42
title: Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish
pagenum: 734; label: 43
title: Ceiling Tile and Suspended Ceilings
pagenum: 780; label: 44
title: Finish Flooring
pagenum: 799; label: 45
title: Stairs
pagenum: 829; label: 46
title: Cabinets and Built-Ins
pagenum: 858; label: 47
title: Interior Trim
pagenum: 898; label: VIII
title: PAINTING AND FINISHING
pagenum: 950; label: 48
title: Interior Painting and Finishing
pagenum: 951; label: 49
title: Exterior Painting
pagenum: 967; label: 50
title: Avoiding and Correcting Painting Problems
pagenum: 983; label: IX
title: RELATED ACTIVITIES
pagenum: 998; label: 51
title: Chimneys and Fireplaces
pagenum: 999; label: 52
title: Protection Against Decay and Termites
pagenum: 1027; label: 53
title: Ventilation
pagenum: 1039; label: 54
title: Scheduling
pagenum: 1050; label: 55
title: Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicles
pagenum: 1061; label: 56
title: Building Structural Models
pagenum: 1080; label: 57
title: Energy Conservation
pagenum: 1085; label: 58
title: Metric House
pagenum: 1104; title: Index
pagenum: 1112