Free Downloads Complete Book Of Framing: An Illustrated Guide For Residential Construction (RSMeans)
This straightforward, easy-to-learn method will help framers, carpenters, and handy homeowners build their skills in rough carpentry and framing. You'll learn how to frame all the parts of a house: floors, walls, roofs, door & window openings, and stairs – with hundreds of color photographs and drawings that show every detail. The book gives beginners all the basics they need to go from zero framing knowledge to a journeyman level, and it provides valuable tips and tables for the experienced carpenter. Start with the basics. The book begins with types of lumber, nails, and what tools are needed, followed by detailed, fully illustrated steps for framing each building element – from planning and layout through specific nailing patterns. Framer-Friendly Tips throughout the book show how to get a task done right – and more easily. FEATURES: Features of the Complete Book of Framing include: Advanced framing topics for complex walls, roofs, and stairs shown step by step for a clear understanding Essential details, such as how to install window flashing and pre-hung or sliding glass doors The latest building code requirements (including earthquake and hurricane construction) New materials like composite wood products Time-saving methods for taking measurements and figuring rafter lengths and angles Website access to framing formulas and a glossary to bring you up to speed on framing terms used by contractors and lumberyards (in English and Spanish)
Series: RSMeans (Book 3)
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: RSMeans; 1 edition (April 6, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0876290144
ISBN-13: 978-0876290149
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.7 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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I am rebuilding a foreclosed house for my family to live in, and it needs rebuilt in most all areas. I worked for contractors in college and build on houses as I have opportunity, but would not consider myself professional. I think the phrase "knowing enough to be dangerous" is accurate. Some things like drywall & plumbing are hard to mess up. Framing on the other hand has standards that should not be overlooked. I found this book at my local library, and am very impressed. This book is full of informative pictures and diagrams with clearly written instructions. It has diagrams to clearly label terminology, show where your wood belongs and why, and even nailing patterns. It covers walls, floors, roofs, doors & windows ... it quite literally shows how to frame an entire house. I really think a handyman without previous experience in building could teach themselves how to build a house from this book, but it has enough depth to make a contractor more professional. This is not your common "fix-it" book. If you need to do some framing, I highly recommend it as a reference.
Concise and quite helpful.
This is a great book and i would recommend it to anybody that is going to frame a project. all and all it covers everything
Very well laid out and easy to follow.
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