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Preface | p. viii |
Introduction | p. xv |
Tools and Materials | p. 2 |
Wood and Lumber | p. 4 |
Wood | p. 5 |
Lumber | p. 8 |
Engineered Panels | p. 23 |
Rated Plywood and Panels | p. 24 |
Nonstructural Panels | p. 29 |
Engineered Lumber Products | p. 37 |
Laminated Veneer Lumber | p. 38 |
Parallel Strand Lumber and Laminated Strand Lumber | p. 40 |
Wood I-Joists | p. 44 |
Glue-Laminated Lumber | p. 47 |
Fasteners | p. 52 |
Nails, Screws, and Bolts | p. 53 |
Anchors and Adhesives | p. 58 |
Hand Tools | p. 70 |
Layout Tools | p. 71 |
Boring and Cutting Tools | p. 81 |
Fastening and Dismantling Tools | p. 91 |
Portable Power Tools | p. 102 |
Saws, Drills, and Drivers | p. 103 |
Planes, Routers, and Sanders | p. 113 |
Fastening Tools | p. 119 |
Stationary Power Tools | p. 128 |
Circular Saw Blades | p. 129 |
Miter and Radial Arm Saws | p. 134 |
Table Saws and Other Shop Tools | p. 138 |
Architectural Plans and Building Codes | p. 150 |
Understanding Architectural Plans | p. 151 |
Floor Plans | p. 169 |
Sections and Elevations | p. 181 |
Plot and Foundation Plans | p. 185 |
Building Codes and Zoning Regulations | p. 196 |
Rough Carpentry | p. 204 |
Building Layout | p. 206 |
Leveling and Layout Tools | p. 207 |
Laying Out Foundation Lines | p. 228 |
Concrete Form Construction | p. 238 |
Characteristics of Concrete | p. 239 |
Forms for Footings, Slabs, Walks, and Driveways | p. 248 |
Wall and Column Forms | p. 259 |
Concrete Stair Forms | p. 276 |
Floor Framing | p. 287 |
Types of Frame Construction | p. 288 |
Layout and Construction of the Floor Frame | p. 298 |
Construction to Prevent Termite Attack | p. 319 |
Exterior Wall Frame | p. 330 |
Exterior Wall Frame Parts | p. 331 |
Framing the Exterior Wall | p. 337 |
Interior Rough Work | p. 363 |
Interior Partitions and Ceiling Joists | p. 364 |
Backing and Blocking | p. 374 |
Steel Framing | p. 380 |
Scaffolds, Ladders, and Horses | p. 393 |
Wood, Metal, and Pump Jack Scaffolds | p. 394 |
Brackets, Horses, and Ladders | p. 414 |
Roof Framing | p. 422 |
Roof Types and Terms | p. 423 |
Gable and Gambrel Roofs | p. 427 |
Hip Roofs | p. 449 |
The Intersecting Roof | p. 465 |
Shed Roofs, Dormers, and Other Roof Framing | p. 477 |
Trussed Roofs | p. 483 |
Stair Framing | p. 497 |
Stairways and Stair Design | p. 498 |
Stair Layout and Construction | p. 508 |
Insulation and Ventilation | p. 521 |
Thermal and Acoustical Insulation | p. 522 |
Condensation and Ventilation | p. 536 |
Exterior Finish | p. 548 |
Roofing | p. 550 |
Asphalt Shingles and Tile Roofing | p. 551 |
Wood Shingles and Shakes | p. 563 |
Flashing | p. 572 |
Windows | p. 582 |
Window Terms and Types | p. 583 |
Window Installation and Glazing | p. 590 |
20 | p. 601 |
Door Frame Installation | p. 602 |
Door Fitting and Hanging | p. 608 |
Installing Exterior Door Locksets | p. 619 |
Siding and Cornice Construction | p. 625 |
Siding Types and Sizes | p. 626 |
Applying Vertical and Horizontal Siding | p. 631 |
Wood Shingle and Shake Siding | p. 645 |
Aluminum and Vinyl Siding | p. 650 |
Cornice Terms and Design | p. 659 |
Gutters and Downspouts | p. 663 |
Decks, Porches, and Fences | p. 671 |
Deck and Porch Construction | p. 672 |
Fence Design and Erection | p. 683 |
Interior Finish | p. 694 |
Drywall Construction | p. 696 |
Gypsum Board | p. 697 |
Drywall Application | p. 701 |
Concealing Fasteners and Joints | p. 712 |
Wall and Ceiling Finish | p. 722 |
Types of Wall Paneling | p. 723 |
Application of Wall Paneling | p. 726 |
Ceramic Tile | p. 734 |
Suspended Ceilings | p. 738 |
Finish Floor | p. 755 |
Description of Wood Finish Floors | p. 756 |
Laying Wood Finish Floor | p. 761 |
Underlayment and Resilient Tile | p. 770 |
Interior Doors and Door Frames | p. 778 |
Description of Interior Doors | p. 779 |
Installation of Interior Doors and Door Frames | p. 783 |
Interior Trim | p. 797 |
Description and Application of Molding | p. 798 |
Application of Door Casings, Base, and Window Trim | p. 808 |
Stair Finish | p. 823 |
Description of Stair Finish | p. 824 |
Finishing Open and Closed Staircases | p. 832 |
Balustrade Installation | p. 842 |
Cabinets and Countertops | p. 862 |
Description and Installation of Manufactured Cabinets | p. 863 |
Countertops and Cabinet Components | p. 871 |
Glossary | p. 887 |
Index | p. 904 |
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