Graphic guide to frame construction

✍ Scribed by Thallon, Rob

• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 258
• Series: For pros by pros
• Edition: 3rd ed., rev. and updated
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This revised fourth edition reflects the most recent changes in residential frame construction. It contains more details for engineered wood products, fasteners, and seismic hold-down requirements, as well as the latest IRC code updates. It is well annotated and covers foundations, floors, walls, stairs, and roofs. Because examples are taken from actual job sites by a trusted expert, this book is an invaluable visual aid that can help builders and homeowners alike to tackle a wide range of framing projects.

✦ Table of Contents

Content: 1: Foundations. Footings <br> Foundation walls <br> Pier & grade-beam systems <br> Basement walls <br> Retaining walls <br> Drainage & waterproofing <br> Wall caps <br> Slabs <br> Utilities --<br/>2: Floors. Beams <br> Joist systems <br> Girder systems <br> Subflooring <br> Porches & decks <br> Insulation --<br/>3: Walls. Framing <br> Lateral bracing <br> Sheathing <br> Shear walls <br> Moisture & air barriers <br> Windows <br> Doors <br> Flashing <br> Exterior finishes <br> Insulation --<br/>4: Roofs. Framing <br> Sheathing <br> Flashing <br> Roofing <br> Gutters & downspouts <br> Insulation & ventilation --<br/>5: Stairs. Framing <br> Treads & risers <br> Balustrades <br> Handrails <br> Exterior stairs <br> Exterior steps.

✦ Subjects

Wooden-frame buildings;Design and construction.;Wooden-frame buildings;Drawings.;Framing (Building);House framing.