Table Of ContentUltimate Guide to House Framing Table of Contents Introduction...8 Section I Getting Started...10 Chapter 1 House Framing Materials...12Working with Wood...13Plywood...18Engineered Lumber...20 Chapter 2 Engineering Basics...23Building Loads...24Beams, Rafters & Collar Ties...27Building Plans...31 Chapter 3 Framing Tools...37Measuring Tools...38Levels...39Squares...40Marking Tools...41Hand Tools...41Power Tools...42 Chapter 4 Ladders, Scaffolds & Safety Systems...45Ladders...46Platform Jacks...48Scaffolds...50Fall-Arrest Systems...50 Chapter 5 Framing Hardware...53Nails...54Connectors & Hurricane Ties...54Anchor Bolts...56Other Fasteners...59 Chapter 6 Essential Building Techniques...61Measuring Accurately...62Nailing Basics...63Safe Circular-Saw Use...64Troubleshooting Lumber Problems...68 Section II Building the Frame...70 Chapter 7 Floor Framing...72Structural Support...73Girders, Beams & Posts...76Floor Joists...81Subfloors...90Underlayment...92 Chapter 8 Walls & Partitions...93Wall Framing...94Rough Openings...100Wall Assembly...102Sheathing...110Windows & Doors...112 Chapter 9 Gable-Roof Framing...121Roof Loads...122Roof Pitch & Slope...122Calculating Rafter Length...123Installing Ridgeboards & Rafters...130Trusses...134Skylights...137Roof Sheathing...138 Chapter 10 Shed, Hip & Gambrel Roofs...143Framing Shed Roofs...144Hip Roofs...146Gambrel Roofs...153 Chapter 11 Framing Dormers...157Gable dormer...158Shed dormer...161 Section III Framing Projects...164 Chapter 12 Building Stairs...166Straight-Run Basics...167Calculating the Staircase Size...167Staircase Installation...171Balustrades...174About L-Shaped Stairs...179Calculating Rise & Run...179Framing the Landing...181Making the Stringers...183Assembling the Stairs...184Finishing the Stairs...186Winder Pros & Cons...187Building a Basic Winder...187Adding Nosings...189Design Ideas for Stairs...190 Chapter 13 Basement Framing...192Estimating Materials...193Basement Walls...193Basement Ceilings...197Basement Floors...199Beams, Ducts, Pipes & Columns...201Design Ideas for Basements...204 Chapter 14 Installing a Bay Window...206Bay Windows...207Design Ideas for Windows...213Plans to Help You Build Your Dream Home...216Home Plans...218Resource guide...228Glossary...230Index...234Credits/Metric Equivalents...239
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisHouse Framing: Plan, Design, Build leads homeowners through the steps of building a structure by means of platform framing, the most popular style of framing in use today. Beginning with background information, the book provides the reader with everything they need to know about building, including structural loads and how they interact, sizing lumber, working with tools, and reading blueprints. The book then takes the reader through the framing process - from foundations to floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, and more. This expanded and revised edition ends with three project chapters: one on building stairs, another on finishing a basement with steel studs, and the last on framing a bay window. Each chapter covers both construction and design information., Ultimate Guide to House Framing leads homeowners through the steps of building a structure by means of platform framing, the most popular style of framing in use today. The book also covers the latest in eco-friendly materials as well as green framing techniques. The most up-to-date source for framing information, the book provides readers with everything they need to know about building, including structural loads and how they interact, sizing lumber, working with tools, and reading blueprints. It then takes the reader through the framing process-from foundations to fl oor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, and more. This expanded and revised edition ends with three project chapters: building stairs, finishing a basement with steel studs, and framing a bay window. Each chapter covers both construction and design information. 835 photos and illustrations to guide readers through the framing process Over 320,000 of previous editions sold to date. Has consistently ranked as one of BookScan's top 50 titles within the House & Home category Step-by-step instruction on floor, wall, and roof framing, with information on selecting and sizing lumber An entire section devoted to the latest in "green" framing materials and techniques Building stairs, finishing a basement using steel studs, and installing a bay window Resource guide, index, and glossary
LC Classification NumberTH2301