Graphic Guide to Frame Construction

✍ Scribed by Rob Thallon

• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 258
• Series: For Pros By Pros
• Edition: 3 Rev Upd
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The classic guide - revised and updated. The book that builders, architects, and students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods, and the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, Rob Thallons Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations, and field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered and composite materials, and construction in high-wind and seismic areas.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 8
introduction......Page 10
Foundations......Page 13
Floors......Page 39
walls......Page 77
roofs......Page 139
stairs......Page 219
Legend......Page 239
Back Cover......Page 0
back cover......Page 258