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House Framing: Plan, Design, Build
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:House Framing: Plan, Design, Build leads homeowners through the steps of building a structure by means of platform framing, the most popular style of framing in use today. Beginning with background information, the book provides the reader with everything they need to know about building, including structural loads and how they interact, sizing lumber, working with tools, and reading blueprints. The book then takes the reader through the framing process - from foundations to floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, and more. This expanded and revised edition ends with three project chapters: one on building stairs, another on finishing a basement with steel studs, and the last on framing a bay window. Each chapter covers both construction and design information. Synopsis:Leads readers step-by-step through the house framing process. Over 650 photos and illustrations.
Synopsis:Ultimate Guide to House Framing House framing provides you with the information and construction techniques you need to know to frame your dream home. Or use the easy-to-follow information to construct a room addition, install windows and doors, finish a basement, or build a shed or garage. • Over 750 photos and illustrations to guide you through the layout and framing processes • More than 55 detailed step-by-step construction sequences • Original home plans from award-winning house designers Synopsis:This guide, with more than 650 photos and illustrations, leads readers step-by-step through the house framing process. Table of ContentsUltimate Guide to House Framing Table of Contents Introduction...8 Section I Getting Started...10 Chapter 1 House Framing Materials...12 Working with Wood...13 Plywood...18 Engineered Lumber...20 Chapter 2 Engineering Basics...23 Building Loads...24 Beams, Rafters & Collar Ties...27 Building Plans...31 Chapter 3 Framing Tools...37 Measuring Tools...38 Levels...39 Squares...40 Marking Tools...41 Hand Tools...41 Power Tools...42 Chapter 4 Ladders, Scaffolds & Safety Systems...45 Ladders...46 Platform Jacks...48 Scaffolds...50 Fall-Arrest Systems...50 Chapter 5 Framing Hardware...53 Nails...54 Connectors & Hurricane Ties...54 Anchor Bolts...56 Other Fasteners...59 Chapter 6 Essential Building Techniques...61 Measuring Accurately...62 Nailing Basics...63 Safe Circular-Saw Use...64 Troubleshooting Lumber Problems...68 Section II Building the Frame...70 Chapter 7 Floor Framing...72 Structural Support...73 Girders, Beams & Posts...76 Floor Joists...81 Subfloors...90 Underlayment...92 Chapter 8 Walls & Partitions...93 Wall Framing...94 Rough Openings...100 Wall Assembly...102 Sheathing...110 Windows & Doors...112 Chapter 9 Gable-Roof Framing...121 Roof Loads...122 Roof Pitch & Slope...122 Calculating Rafter Length...123 Installing Ridgeboards & Rafters...130 Trusses...134 Skylights...137 Roof Sheathing...138 Chapter 10 Shed, Hip & Gambrel Roofs...143 Framing Shed Roofs...144 Hip Roofs...146 Gambrel Roofs...153 Chapter 11 Framing Dormers...157 Gable dormer...158 Shed dormer...161 Section III Framing Projects...164 Chapter 12 Building Stairs...166 Straight-Run Basics...167 Calculating the Staircase Size...167 Staircase Installation...171 Balustrades...174 About L-Shaped Stairs...179 Calculating Rise & Run...179 Framing the Landing...181 Making the Stringers...183 Assembling the Stairs...184 Finishing the Stairs...186 Winder Pros & Cons...187 Building a Basic Winder...187 Adding Nosings...189 Design Ideas for Stairs...190 Chapter 13 Basement Framing...192 Estimating Materials...193 Basement Walls...193 Basement Ceilings...197 Basement Floors...199 Beams, Ducts, Pipes & Columns...201 Design Ideas for Basements...204 Chapter 14 Installing a Bay Window...206 Bay Windows...207 Design Ideas for Windows...213 Plans to Help You Build Your Dream Home...216 Home Plans...218 Resource guide...228 Glossary...230 Index...234 Credits/Metric Equivalents...239
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