Graphic guide to frame construction

Fourth edition, revised and updated.
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Graphic guide to frame construction

Fourth edition, revised and updated.

Here for the first time is a complete visual handbook designed for architects, builders, students, and anyone else interested in wood-frame construction. Inside you'll find hundreds of meticulous drawings illustrating every detail you might ever want to know about when building wood, whether you're building basement walls or framing a chimney opening. This wealth of visual information is mined from actual jobsites. Special attention is given throughout to durability and to energy efficiency--

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Publisher
Taunton Press
Language
English
Pages
243

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Cover of: Graphic Guide to Frame Construction
Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Fifth Edition, Revised and Updated
2024, Taunton Press, Incorporated
in English
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Graphic guide to frame construction
2016, Taunton Press
in English - Fourth edition, revised and updated.

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Table of Contents

Foundations. Footings ; Foundation walls ; Pier & grade-beam systems ; Basement walls ; Retaining walls ; Drainage & waterproofing ; Wall caps ; Slabs ; Slab details ; Garage slab details ; Radiant slabs ; Details
Floors. Beams ; Joist systems ; Subfloor systems ; Porches & decks ; Insulation
Walls. Framing ; Lateral bracing ; Sheathing ; Shear walls ; Moisture & air barriers ; Windows ; Doors ; Flashing ; Siding ; Insulation
Roofs. Framing ; Sheathing ; Flashing ; Roofing ; Gutters & downspouts ; Insulation & ventilation
Stairs. Framing ; Treads & risers ; Balustrades ; Handrails ; Exterior stairs ; Exterior steps.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Series
For pros, by pros, For pros, by pros

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
694/.2
Library of Congress
TH1101 .T48 2016, TH1101.T48 2016

The Physical Object

Pagination
xi, 243 pages
Number of pages
243

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL27224245M
ISBN 10
163186372X
ISBN 13
9781631863721
LCCN
2016008479
OCLC/WorldCat
940795956

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL20044216W

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