Download or read book Framing Basics written by Rick Peters and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have some home improvement notches under your belt--but not feeling quite ready to tackle a major job? You can step up to the big projects...as long as you have this all-color, how-to manual by your side. Whether you're moving an interior wall or adding a shed, these instructions, tips, dozens of large-size photos, and extraordinarily detailed and colorful line drawings will show how to go about making key structural changes to your house. From codes and permits to tools and materials, become privy to the insider information the professionals know. What kind of lumber should you buy? Which nails are right for your job: ring shank or hot-dipped galvanized? How do you demolish a wall without damaging the rest of the house? What's the smart, safe way to construct a garage from the ground up? You won't want to start work without the answers to these and hundreds more important questions about tools, materials, framing systems, post-and-beam, foundations and floors, partitions, barriers, insulation, and much more.
Download or read book Principles of Home Inspection Systems standards written by Carson Dunlop and published by Dearborn Real Estate. This book was released on 2003 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory overview of the major home systems gives students a solid foundation for beginning a career in home inspection. This comprehensive text gets students out into the field quickly while serving as a springboard for the 13 advanced electives in the Principles line. Systems & Standards focuses on system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspections strategies for finding them. No other single volume offers both the breadth and depth of this introduction.
Download or read book Structural Design in Wood written by Judith Stalnaker and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1997 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrating basic theory with practical real-world designs, this second edition covers all aspects of design and building with wood. While retaining many unique features from the highly successful first edition, new additions have been incorporated to reflect recent advances in the field, including the adoption of the LRFD code. This comprehensive text not only contains update on the ASD methods but also provides an explanation of the new LRFD methods, plus solved problems and examples in each section to reflect its application among all areas of designing with wood. This is the only book currently available that contains both the ASD and LRFD methods.
Download or read book Wood Frame House Construction written by L. O. Anderson and published by The Minerva Group, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual is the basic reference for anyone building or remodeling wood-frame houses. It has the practical information on modern building materials and methods that every builder needs to do professional-quality work.From the layout, excavation, and formwork, through finish carpentry, sheet metal and painting, every step of construction is covered in detail, with clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions. here you'll find everything you need to know about framing, roofing, siding, insulation and vapor barriers, interior finishing, floor coverings, millwork and cabinets, stairs, chimneys, driveways, walks ... complete how-to information on everything that goes into building a wood-frame house.A special section on estimating, with the building process laid out as a flow chart, will help you plan all the steps in residential construction, and to estimate each one quickly and accurately.
Download or read book Timber Framing for the Rest of Us written by Rob Roy and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual for all without traditional skills who want to build with timber framing.
Download or read book Troubleshooting Guide to Residential Construction written by Steven Bliss and published by Craftsman Book Company. This book was released on 2005-08-26 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avoid pitfalls with these expert tips & techniques for diagnosing and preventing the most common residential building defects. More than 50 experts in the field describe their proven techniques for preventing building problems.
Download or read book Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards written by Leonard J. Hopper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new student edition of the definitive reference on landscape architecture Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and design. Formatted to meet the serious student's needs, the content in this Student Edition reflects topics covered in accredited landscape architectural programs, making it an excellent choice for a required text in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticulture, architecture, and planning and urban design programs. Students will gain an understanding of all the critical material they need for the core classes required by all curriculums, including: * Construction documentation * Site planning * Professional practice * Site grading and earthwork * Construction principles * Water supply and management * Pavement and structures in the landscape * Parks and recreational spaces * Soils, asphalt, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and recreational surfaces * Evaluating the environmental and human health impacts of materials Like Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, this Student Edition provides essential specification and detailing information on the fundamentals of landscape architecture, including sustainable design principles, planting (including green roofs), stormwater management, and wetlands constuction and evaluation. In addition, expert advice guides readers through important considerations such as material life cycle analysis, environmental impacts, site security, hazard control, environmental restoration and remediation, and accessibility. Visit the Companion web site: wiley.com/go/landscapearchitecturalgraphicstandards
Download or read book Building and Designing Decks written by Scott Schuttner and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to design and build attractive, long-lasting decks is inside the covers of Building and Designing Decks. Professional carpenter Scott Schuttner takes you step-by-step, detail by detail, through the entire deck-building process, including how to: Develop your own design ideas and turn them into well-engineered plans, Select the right lumber, fasteners and finishes, Build a framework that's plumb, square and solid, Make planters, stairs and seating, Work efficiently without sacrificing quality. With Schuttner as your guide, you get clear descriptions and detailed drawings to build whatever kind of deck your budget and skill allow-anything from a basic, single-level deck to elaborate, multilevel masterpieces. And to help you get started, a 16-page photo gallery gives you more than 40 inspiring examples of superb deck design.
Download or read book Constructing Staircases Balustrades Landings written by William Perkins Spence and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This [book] is the first one that I can recall that deals exclusively with this single subject, and does so with such thoroughness. Its 10 chapters cover all the essentials, ...many color photos and drawings...explain and expand on the text. It offers great value for the price."--"Wood Design & Building."
Download or read book Joist Hangers written by Construction Research Communications Limited and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of joist hangers provides a quick, economic and reliable method for forming timber-to-timber joints and for supporting timbers on masonry or steel beams. Although their installation is less dependent on traditional trade skills, care must be taken when specifying and fitting joist hangers. This guide is for building designers, contractors and site supervisors. It shows how to use hangers to support timber joists in new construction work, and stresses the importance of correct specification and installation to ensure good performance. This guide replaces BRE Defect Action Sheets 57 and 58, which have been withdrawn.
Download or read book Principles of Home Inspection written by Carson Dunlop and published by Dearborn Real Estate. This book was released on 2003 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is organized into major sections on exterior cladding, exterior structures, and surface water control and landscaping. Wall surfaces are covered in a material- by-material organization, including thorough treatment of synthetic stucco (EIFS), a challenging issue for home inspectors.
Download or read book Precision Framing written by Rick Arnold and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed as a guide for the authors' crews, this book has evolved into a comprehensive framing handbook -- from basics to finishing techniques. It combines common sense, sound engineering, and craftsmanship. Custom framers can use these procedures -- or adapt them to their needs -- to achieve labor efficiency and excellent results every time. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book Carpentry and Joinery written by Peter Brett and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 2004 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by best-selling author Peter Breet, this new full-colour edition has been updated to match the revised carpentry and joinery qualifications.
Download or read book Exterior Structures written by David Berg and published by Dearborn Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new continuing education text examines the exterior structures that contribute to the appeal of a home: porches, decks, balconies, garages, carports and basement walkouts. Exterior Structures offers real estate professionals guidance on recognizing common problems and signs of non-performance with steps, railings columns, beams, joists, floors, roofs, skirting, doors, drains and walls. Benefits of this book: * Technically precise illustrations enhance student learning through visual reinforcement * Learning Objectives, Key Words and margin notes emphasize important concepts * Quick Quizzes reinforce the material and allow students to monitor their progress * Final exams with answer key are available through Dearborn's web site
Download or read book Taunton s Carpentry Complete written by Andrew Engel and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a handy reference packed with clear how-to information from an experienced carpenter. All home carpentry projects are covered with clear, step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. This is the nuts and bolts of carpentry, all in one handy volume. Carpenter and author Andy Engel provides homeowners with a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference covering all home carpentry projects from the most basic to the most advanced. Full of authoritative and reliable information, Carpentry Complete is designed to help any homeowner or DIYer tackle projects with confidence. Organized so that information can be accessed quickly, this highly visual book makes it easy for readers to find the step-by-step advice they're looking for. With 850 photos and 50 illustrations, it's a must-have reference for any homeowner.
Download or read book Carpentry Building Construction written by William P. Spence and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carpentry & Building Construction is a comprehensive collection of information for do-it-yourselfers. It serves not only as an excellent introduction for novices to various projects, but also as a valuable reference guide for more experienced carpenters.
Download or read book Renovation written by Michael W. Litchfield and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores in detail all the areas of renovating dwellings and structures, with full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions for quality work.
