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Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction(RSMeans)


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About the Book

Table of Contents:
About the Author. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1: Introduction to Framing. Framing Terms. Framing Lumber. Framing Sheathing. Engineered Wood Products. Lumber & Wood Structural Panel Grade Stamps. Framing Nails. Framing Tools. Framing Tool Truck. Cutting Lumber. Protecting Lumber from Decay. Chapter 2: Nailing Patterns. Nail Top Plate to Studs. Nail Bottom Plate to Studs. Nail Double Plate to Top Plate. Nail Corner. Nail Walls Together or Nail Double Studs. Nail Trimmer to Stud. Concrete Nailing. Nail Bearing & Nonbearing Walls to Floor Perpendicular to Joists. Nail Bearing & Nonbearing Walls to Floor Parallel to Joists. Nail Header to Stud. Nail Let-in Bracing. Nail End of Joist. Nail Rim Joist. Nail Sheathing. Nail Built-up Girders & Beams. Nail Joist Blocking. Nail Lapping Joists. Nail Drywall Backing. Nail Trusses to Wall. Nail Ceiling Joist, Rafters, & Ridge. Nail Rafters to Wall. Nail Blocks. Nail Fascia & Bargeboard. Chapter 3: Floor Framing. Crown & Place Joists. Nail Rim Joists in Place. Cut Joists to Length. Nail Joists in Place. Frame Openings in Joists. Block Bearing Walls. Nail Joists to Walls. Drywall Backing. Subfloor Sheathing. Chapter 4: Wall Framing. Spread Headers. Spread Makeup. Assemble Wall. Square Wall. Sheathe Wall. Install Nail-Flange Windows. Standing & Setting Wall. Plumb & Line. Framing Rake Walls. Chapter 5: Roof Framing. Roof Framing Terms. Rafters. Steps: Find the Length of Common Rafters. Cut Common Rafter. Set Ridge Board. Set Common Rafters. Find Length of Hip & Valley Rafters. Cut Hip & Valley Rafters. Set Hip & Valley Rafters. Set Jack Rafters. Block Rafters & Lookouts. Set Fascia. Install Sheathing. Rafter Guidelines. Ceiling Joists. Trusses. Steps: Spread Trusses. Sheathe Gable Ends. Set Gable Ends. Roll Trusses. Block Trusses. Lookouts. Fascia. Sheathing. Chapter 6: Doors, Windows, & Stairs. Door Framing Terms. Installation of Exterior Doors. Installation of Nail-Flange Window. Installation of Window Flashing. Installation of Sliding Glass Doors. Installation of Stairs. Circular Stairs. Chapter 7: Layout. Wall Layout. Joist Layout. Rafter or Truss Layout. Roof Layout. Chapter 8: Engineered Wood Products. Engineered Panel Products. Engineered Lumber Products. Chapter 9: Wind & Earthquake Framing. The Strength of Good Framing. Understanding Structural Loads. Building Code Load Requirements. Regional Considerations. Framing Details. Hold-Downs. Chapter 10: Building Code Requirements. Introduction to Building Codes. Framing According to Code. Protection from Decay. Termite Protection. Chapter 11: Preparing for a Job. Developing a Job Start Checklist. Reviewing the Plans & Making Preparations. Organizing the Job Site. Chapter 12: Managing the Framing Start. Checking the Exterior Wall Dimensions. Checking the Reference Lines for Square. Adjusting the Reference Lines. Checking the Building for Level. Chapter 13: Managing a Framing Team. Managing Your Team. The Role of Lead Framers. Quality Control. Organizing Tools & Materials. Teaching Framers. Framing Tips for Every Task. Planning & Scheduling. Recordkeeping. Productivity. Chapter 14: Safety. Personal Protective Equipment. Hand Tools. Fall Protection. Rough Terrain Forklift Safety. Housekeeping. Safety Tips. Glossary. Spanish Framing Terms. Index.

About the Author :
About the Author: Scot Simpson has been framing homes, schools, and commercial buildings for 30 years, running his own firm for over 25 years. He developed and refined the methods in this book, using them to train his crews. Scot is the author of two other construction books and many articles for construction magazines, such as Fine Homebuilding and the Journal of Light Construction. He is a member of the International Code Council (ICC), Associated General Contractors (AGC), and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and was 2006 Chairman of the ABC Framers Council.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780876290149
  • Publisher: R.S. Means Company Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: R.S. Means Company Ltd
  • Height: 270 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Weight: 1042 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0876290144
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2007
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: RSMeans
  • Sub Title: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction
  • Width: 206 mm


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