| Carpentry and Building Construction is now in its sixth edition. It includes updated, reorganized and rewritten text, with all-new photographs and drawings. While maintaining detailed coverage of wood framing techniques, it also discusses other major categories of residential building materials. Information addressing new building materials and construction techniques includes an entire chapter devoted to engineered lumber products, such as laminated-veneer lumber and wood I-beams. Also added is information on insulated-concrete foundations. Improved coverage of building systems, such as slab foundations, brick-veneer siding, and stucco siding is included; and two chapters on steel framing have been added. This edition also includes estimating techniques and time-saving carpentry tips. It presents essential construction procedures step-by-step. All-new illustrations reflect the use of current tools, materials, and applications.
Carpentry and Building Construction is a comprehensive carpentry textbook with a focus on residential construction, with many of the same procedures applying to light commercial construction.
Features:
- Full-color with up-to-date drawings and photographs
- Offers detailed, heavily illustrated information about materials, tools and processes, with many step-by-step procedures
- Totally reorganized with new content on tools, engineered lumber, engineered panel products, steel framing, mechanicals, decks and porches
- Covers entire construction process from planning, estimating and scheduling to the finishing touches, such as painting and floor coverings
From the Preface
This new edition of Carpentry and Building Construction retains its focus as an essential text for students of carpentry and general wood technology. Building on the strengths of the five previous editions, this new edition presents information that has been updated, reorganized and rewritten. All photographs and drawings are new.
This edition maintains a detailed coverage of wood framing techniques. However, the other major categories of residential building materials are also discussed. Much information has been added on new building materials and construction techniques. For example, an entire chapter is devoted to engineered lumber products such as laminated-veneer lumber and wood I-beams. Information on insulated-concrete foundations has been added. There is improved coverage of building systems such as slab foundations, brick-veneer siding and stucco siding. Two added chapters on steel framing reflect the growing use of this system. The construction of wood decks is covered in a new chapter. This edition includes estimation techniques and timesaving carpenter's tips. Regional variations in building practices have been noted. Essential construction procedures are clearly presented in a step-by-step format. As did earlier editions, this edition emphasizes careful work habits and close attention to the best safety practices. Safety First information is highlighted in the style shown on the facing copyright page.
Every illustration has been replaced to reflect the use of current tools, materials and applications. All photographs are also now full color. Every
drawing has been reviewed to ensure accuracy and uniformity of style. Color has been added to drawings to emphasize points of interest. For many years,
residential construction was governed by several regional building code organizations. In 2000, these organizations joined forces to publish a new
building code intended for use in all areas of the United States. This code is the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings,
commonly called the IRC. Code references in this book relate to the 2000 edition of the International Residential Code, the most current edition available during the preparation of this book. Most states have adopted some form of the new code, but regional codes may still be in force in some areas. Therefore, readers should always consult the latest edition of their local building codes.
Those who carefully use this book to increase their knowledge of residential construction and develop carpentry skills should be able to:
- Identify career opportunities in the building trades.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of the materials and tools used in building construction.
- Understand the building codes used in residential building construction.
- Read the prints and technical materials used in residential construction.
- Demonstrate carpentry skills meeting or exceeding recognized standards.
A book of this complexity, detail and depth could not have been completed without the efforts of technical reviewers. These reviewers were construction
professionals associated with wood technology and construction programs in high schools, vocational schools, community colleges and apprenticeship training programs. Through their critique of the text and review of the illustrations, they provided helpful comments. Many manufacturers and trade associations supplied technical advice or provided illustrations. The author gratefully acknowledges all of these contributions.
Table of Contents:
Unit 1: Preparing to Build Chapter 1: The Construction Industry; Chapter 2: Building Codes and Planning; Chapter 3: Reading and Drawing Plans; Chapter 4: Estimating and Scheduling.
Unit 2: Tools and Equipment Chapter 5: Construction Safety and Health; Chapter 6: Hand Tools; Chapter 7: Power Saws; Chapter 8: Electric Drills; Chapter 9: Power Tools for Shaping and Joining; Chapter 10: Power Nailers and Staplers; Chapter 11: Ladders and Scaffolds.
Unit 3: Building Foundations Chapter 12: Concrete As a Building Material; Chapter 13: Locating the House on the Building Site; Chapter 14: Foundation Walls; Chapter 15: Concrete Flatwork.
Unit 4: Wood Frame Carpentry Chapter 16: Wood as a Building Material; Chapter 17: Engineered Lumber; Chapter 18: Engineered Panel Products; Chapter 19: Framing Methods; Chapter 20: Floor Framing; Chapter 21: Wall Framing and Sheathing; Chapter 22: Basic Roof Framing; Chapter 23: Hip, Valley, and Jack Rafters; Chapter 24: Roof Assembly and Sheathing; Chapter 25: Roof Trusses.
Unit 5: Steel Frame Construction Chapter 26: Steel Framing Basics; Chapter 27: Steel Framing Procedures; Unit 6: Closing in the Structure; Chapter 28: Windows and Skylights; Chapter 29: Residential Doors; Chapter 30: Roof Coverings; Chapter 31: Roof Edge Details; Chapter 32: Siding; Chapter 33: Brick Veneer.
Unit 7: Finish Carpentry Chapter 34: Stairways; Chapter 35: Molding and Trim; Chapter 36: Cabinets and Countertops; Chapter 37: Wall Paneling.
Unit 8: Completing the Structure Chapter 38: Mechanicals; Chapter 39: Insulation and Ventilation; Chapter 40: Drywall and Plaster; Chapter 41: Exterior and Interior Finishes; Chapter 42: Wood Flooring; Chapter 43: Resilient Flooring and Ceramic Tile; Chapter 44: Chimneys and Fireplaces; Chapter 45: Decks and Porches. |
