Synopses & Reviews
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.
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Leads readers step-by-step through the house framing process. 788 photographs and illustrations.
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Leads readers step-by-step through the house framing process. Over 650 photos and illustrations.
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Ultimate Guide to House FramingHouse 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
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Leads readers step-by-step through the house framing process, including the latest "green" framing products and techniques.
About the Author
John D. Wagner has been involved with the construction trade for over 20 years. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Journal of Light Construction, Builder, and Today's Homeowner. Wagner is the author of two other Creative Homeowner books: Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing and Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Table of Contents
Ultimate Guide to House FramingTable of Contents
Introduction...8
Section IGetting Started...10
Chapter 1House Framing Materials...12Working with Wood...13Plywood...18Engineered Lumber...20 Chapter 2Engineering Basics...23Building Loads...24Beams, Rafters & Collar Ties...27Building Plans...31
Chapter 3Framing Tools...37Measuring Tools...38Levels...39Squares...40Marking Tools...41Hand Tools...41Power Tools...42
Chapter 4Ladders, Scaffolds & Safety Systems...45Ladders...46Platform Jacks...48Scaffolds...50Fall-Arrest Systems...50
Chapter 5Framing Hardware...53Nails...54Connectors & Hurricane Ties...54Anchor Bolts...56Other Fasteners...59
Chapter 6Essential Building Techniques...61Measuring Accurately...62Nailing Basics...63Safe Circular-Saw Use...64Troubleshooting Lumber Problems...68
Section IIBuilding the Frame...70
Chapter 7Floor Framing...72Structural Support...73Girders, Beams & Posts...76Floor Joists...81Subfloors...90Underlayment...92
Chapter 8Walls & Partitions...93Wall Framing...94Rough Openings...100Wall Assembly...102Sheathing...110Windows & Doors...112
Chapter 9Gable-Roof Framing...121Roof Loads...122Roof Pitch & Slope...122Calculating Rafter Length...123Installing Ridgeboards & Rafters...130Trusses...134Skylights...137Roof Sheathing...138
Chapter 10Shed, Hip & Gambrel Roofs...143Framing Shed Roofs...144Hip Roofs...146Gambrel Roofs...153
Chapter 11Framing Dormers...157Gable dormer...158Shed dormer...161
Section IIIFraming Projects...164
Chapter 12Building Stairs...166Straight-Run Basics...167Calculating the Staircase Size...167Staircase Installation...171Balustrades...174About L-Shaped Stairs...179Calculating Rise & Run...179Framing the Landing...181Making the Stringers...183Assembling the Stairs...184Finishing the Stairs...186Winder Pros & Cons...187Building a Basic Winder...187Adding Nosings...189Design Ideas for Stairs...190
Chapter 13Basement Framing...192Estimating Materials...193Basement Walls...193Basement Ceilings...197Basement Floors...199Beams, Ducts, Pipes & Columns...201Design Ideas for Basements...204
Chapter 14Installing a Bay Window...206Bay Windows...207Design Ideas for Windows...213Plans to Help You Build Your Dream Home...216Home Plans...218
Resource guide...228
Glossary...230
Index...234
Credits/Metric Equivalents...239