Carpentry and Construction

by Miller, Rex

• ISBN13: 9780071440080
• ISBN10: 0071440089
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-08
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

Every construction and remodelling job for residential carpentry is includedCan also be used by seasoned pros to aid in up-dating their professional information and job techniques, tools and procedures Up-dated to include improvements in equipment offerings to get the job done faster and better at smaller costs.Organized from starting the job to final construction methods and procedures, this comprehensive approach provides everything you need to plan, manage and complete the job.

Author Biography

Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at State University College at Buffalo and has taught technical curriculum at the college level for more than 40 years. He is the co-author of McGraw-Hill's best-selling third edition of this book, and the author of more than 75 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs. He lives in Round Rock, Texas.

Mark R. Miller is Chairman and Associate Professor of Industrial Technology at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas. He teaches construction courses for future middle managers in the trade. He is coauthor of several technical books, including McGraw-Hill’s best- selling prior edition of this one. He lives in Kingsville, Texas.

Glenn E. Baker is Professor of Industrial Education at Texas A&M University and the author of more than 15 books and 100 articles on technical subjects. He lives in College Station, Texas.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Starting the Job

Chapter 2: Preparing the Site

Chapter 3: Laying Footings and Foundations

Chapter 4: Pouring Concrete Slabs and Floors

Chapter 5: Building Floor Frames

Chapter 6: Framing Walls

Chapter 7: Building Roof Frames

Chapter 8: Covering Roofs

Chapter 9: Installing Windows and Doors

Chapter 10: Finishing Exterior Walls

Chapter 11: Wiring the House

Chapter 12: Plumbing the House

Chapter 13: Insulating with Thermal Efficiency

Chapter 14: Preparing Interior Walls and Ceilings

Chapter 15: Finishing the Interior

Chapter 16: Special Construction Methods

Chapter 17: Maintenance and Remodeling

Chapter 18: The Carpenter and the Industry

Chapter 19: Bathrooms

Chapter 20: Construction with Solar Heating

Chapter 21: Alternative Framing Methods

Chapter 22: Latest Construction Methods.