Measuring, Marking and Layout : A Builder's Guide

by CARROLL, JOHN

• ISBN13: 9781561583355
• ISBN10: 1561583359
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Taunton

Summary

-- Provides simple techniques for accurate measuring using a number of basic tools

Table of Contents

Introduction	2	(2)
The Ten Rules of Measuring and Marking	4	(12)
See It Before You Build It	4	(3)
Work from Critical to Noncritical Dimensions	7	(1)
Avoid Cumulative Error	7	(2)
Work within Practical Tolerances	9	(1)
Readjust and Straighten Out Periodically	9	(1)
Think Modularly	9	(1)
Look for Simple Solutions	10	(1)
Work in a Logical Sequence	11	(2)
Be Consistent	13	(1)
Learn from Your Mistakes	14	(2)
Plumbing, Leveling, and Measuring	16	(16)
Tools for Making the Job Plumb and Level	17	(8)
Tools for Taking and Transferring Linear Measurements	25	(2)
Measuring and Marking Techniques	27	(5)
Squaring up the Job	32	(26)
Tools for Squaring Up the Job	32	(9)
Squaring Up Large Projects	41	(4)
Measuring and Transferring Angles	45	(4)
Measuring and Transferring Curves and Shapes	49	(2)
Laying Out Large Angles and Shapes	51	(7)
Laying Out Foundations	58	(28)
Siting the House	58	(2)
Laying Out a Simple Foundation	60	(17)
Laying Out Complex Foundations	77	(6)
Laying Out Slab-on-Grade and Crawl-Space Foundations	83	(3)
Laying Out Floors, Walls, and Ceilings	86	(28)
Preparing the Foundation	86	(5)
Laying Out and Installing the Floor System	91	(7)
Framing Walls and Ceilings	98	(12)
Thinking Ahead During Framing	110	(4)
Laying Out Basic Roofs	114	(38)
Laying Out Simple Gable Roofs	115	(12)
Laying Out Regular Hip Roofs	127	(11)
Laying Out Irregular Hip Roofs	138	(6)
Laying Out Traditional Valleys	144	(2)
Laying Out Blind Valleys	146	(6)
Basic Stair Layout	152	(26)
Designing Stairs	152	(5)
Laying Out Stairs	157	(14)
Laying Out Landings	171	(3)
Laying Out Balustrades	174	(4)
Laying Out Masonry Units	178	(20)
Principles of Masonry Layout	179	(3)
Laying Out Brick Veneer	182	(7)
Laying Out Brick Stairs	189	(2)
Laying Out Fireplaces and Chimneys	191	(2)
Laying Out Flat Brickwork	193	(5)
Laying Out Roofing	198	(12)
Principles of Laying Out Unit Roofing	198	(3)
Laying Out Three-Tab Shingles	201	(3)
Laying Out Shingles on Complex Roofs	204	(6)
Appendices	210	(6)
Index	216