| Step-by-step construction details, from the layout of the outer walls, excavation and formwork, to finish carpentry and painting. Contains all new, clear illustrations and explanations updated for construction in the '90s.
This manual is the basic reference for anyone building or remodeling wood-frame houses. It has the practical information on modern building materials and methods that every builder needs to do professional work.
From the layout, excavation and formwork, through finish carpentry, sheet metal and painting, every step of construction is covered in detail, with clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Here you'll find everything you need to know about framing, roofing, siding, insulation and vapor barriers, interior finishing, floor coverings, millwork and cabinets, stairs, chimneys, driveways, walks, etc., complete "how-to" information on everything that goes into building a wood-frame house.
Many valuable tips are included:
- What you should know about building codes,
- Ways to cut costs without cutting quality,
- How to use reinforcing properly,
- Framing hardware applications, and
- Fire and safety considerations.
A special section on estimating, with the building process laid out as a flow chart, will help you plan all the steps in residential construction, and to estimate each one quickly and accurately.
This completely rewritten edition of this very popular book gives clear, concise instructions on time-proven construction as well as the modern building techniques and materials developed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Location and Excavation; Chapter 2: Concrete and Masonry; Chapter 3: Foundation Walls and Piers; Chapter 4: Concrete Floor Slabs on Ground; Chapter 5: Floor Framing; Chapter 6: Wall Framing; Chapter 7: Ceiling and Roof Framing; Chapter 8: Wall Sheathing; Chapter 9: Roof Sheathing; Chapter 10: Exterior Trim for Cornices and Eaves; Chapter 11: Roof Coverings; Chapter 12: Exterior Frames; Chapter 13: Exterior Coverings; Chapter 14: Framing for Plumbing and Heating; Chapter 15: Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers; Chapter 16: Ventilation; Chapter 17: Sound Insulation; Chapter 18: Basement Rooms; Chapter 19: Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish; Chapter 20: Floor Coverings; Chapter 21: Interior Doors, Frames and Trim; Chapter 22: Casework and Other Millwork; Chapter 23: Stairs; Chapter 24: A Caulking and Flashing; Chapter 25: Adding a Porch or Garage; Chapter 26: Chimneys and Fireplaces Masonry and Metal; Chapter 27: Driveways, Walks and Basement Floors; Chapter 28: Painting and Finishing; Chapter 29: Protection Against Decay and Termites; Chapter 30: Protection Against Fire; Chapter 31: How to Reduce Building Costs; Chapter 32: Protection and Care of Material on Site; Chapter 33: Maintenance and Repair; Chapter 34: Estimating Construction Costs; Glossary; Index. |
