An edition of Carpentry and building construction
(1976)
Carpentry & building construction
Sixth edition
by John Louis Feirer, John L. Feirer, Gilbert R. Hutchings, and Mark D. Feirer
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Provides students with quality construction skills.
This comprehensive carpentry textbook focuses on residential construction that is also applicable for light commercial construction.
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Subjects
House construction, Carpentry, Do-It-Yourself - Carpentry, Business & Management, Home & House Maintenance, Home Improvement / Construction, Charpenterie, Construction, Habitations, Construction & building trades - general & miscellaneous, Construction & building trades - carpentry & roofing, Home carpentryShowing 5 featured editions. View all 12 editions?
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Carpentry & building construction
2004, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Hardback
in English
- Sixth edition
007822702X 9780078227028
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Carpentry and building construction
1997, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
in English
- 5th ed.
002838699X 9780028386997
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Carpentry and Building Construction
1986, Bennett & McKnight, Glencoe/Mcgraw-Hill
Hardback
in English
- Third edition
0026673908 9780026673907
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Carpentry and Building Construction
1981, C.A. Bennett Co.
Hardcover
in English
- Revised, Popular Science Book Club ed.
0870023276 9780870023279
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Carpentry and building construction
1981, C.A. Bennett Co.
in English
- Rev.
0870023276 9780870023279
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Book Details
First Sentence
"Much of the work in construction is done by trained specialists."
Table of Contents
ONE.
PREPARING TO BUILD
Page 24
The Construction Industry
Building Codes and Planning
Reading and Drawing Plans
Estimating and Scheduling
TWO.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Page 92
Construction Safety and Health
Hand Tools
Power Saws
Electric Drills
Power Tools for Shaping and Joining
Power Nailers and Staplers
Ladders and Scaffolds
THREE.
BUILDING FOUNDATIONS
Page 204
Concrete As a Building Material
Locating the House on the Building Site
Foundation Walls
Concrete Flatwork
FOUR.
WOOD FRAME CARPENTRY
Page 286
Wood As a Building Material
Engineered Lumber
Engineered Panel Products
Framing Methods
Floor Framing
Wall Framing and Sheathing
Basic Roof Framing
Hip, Valley, and Jack Rafters
Roof Assembly and Sheathing
Roof Trusses
FIVE.
STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Page 512
Steel Framing Basics
Steel Framing Methods
SIX.
CLOSING IN THE STRUCTURE
Page 548
Windows and Skylights
Residential Doors
Roof Coverings
Roof-Edge Details
Siding
Brick-Veneer Siding
SEVEN.
FINISH CARPENTRY
Page 676
Stairways
Molding and Trim
Cabinets and Countertops
Wall Paneling
EIGHT.
COMPLETING THE STRUCTURE
Page 768
Mechanicals
Thermal and Acoustical Insulation
Walls and Ceilings
Exterior and Interior Finishes
Wood Flooring
Resilient Flooring and Ceramic Tile
Chimneys and Fireplaces
Decks and Porches
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Includes index. Illustrated.
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