Ultimate Guide to House Framing, 3rd edition [Paperback]

House 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.
Leads readers step-by-step through the house framing process. 788 photographs and illustrations.
Ultimate Guide to House Framing

Table of Contents

Introduction...8

Section IGetting Started...10

Chapter 1House Framing Materials...12Working with Wood...13Plywood...18Engineered Lumber...20?Chapter 2Engineering Basics...23Building Loads...24Beams, Rafters & Collar Ties...27Building Plans...31

Chapter 3Framing Tools...37Measuring Tools...38Levels...39Squares...40Marking Tools...41Hand Tools...41Power Tools...42

Chapter 4Ladders, Scaffolds & Safety Systems...45Ladders...46Platform Jacks...48Scaffolds...50Fall-Arrest Systems...50

Chapter 5Framing Hardware...53Nalã