Graphic guide to frame construction

Summary: 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--

Record details

ISBN: 9781631863721
ISBN: 163186372X
Physical Description: print
xi, 243 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Fourth edition, revised and updated.
Publisher: Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, [2016]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.