Modern Carpentry : Building Construction Details in Easy-to-Understand Form

, by Wagner, Willis H.; Smith, Howard Bud

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ISBN: 9781590702024 | 1590702026
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Copyright: 4/1/2003

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Summary

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Provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light fram construction.

Section 1 Preparing to Build

Building Materials

(34)

Lumber

Wood Structure and Growth

Kinds of Wood

Cutting Methods

Moisture Content and Shrinkage

Seasoning Lumber

Moisture Meters

Lumber Defects

Softwood Grades

Hardwood Grades

Lumber Stress Values

Lumber Sizes

Calculating Board Footage

Metric Lumber Measure

Panel Materials

Plywood

Grade-Trademark Stamp

Exposure Ratings

Span Ratings

HDO and MDO Plywood

Composite Board

Hard Board

Particleboard

Waferboard

Wood Treatments

Handling and Storage

Engineered Lumber

Nonwood Materials

General Safety Rules

(4)

Clothing

Personal Protective Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Good Housekeeping

Decks and Floors

Scaffolds and Ladders

Falling Objects

Handling Pressure-Treated Lumber

Spray Painting

Lifting and Carrying

Fire Protection

First Aid

Hand Tools

(20)

Measuring and Layout Tools

Saws

Planing, Smoothing, and Shaping Tools

Drilling and Boring Tools

Fastening Tools

Prying Tools

Gripping and Clamping Tools

Tool Storage

Care and Maintenance

Power Tools

(26)

Power Tool Safety

Portable Circular Saws

Saber Saws

Chain Saws

Portable Electric Drills

Rotary Hammer and Hammer Drills

Power Planes

Portable Routers

Portable Sanders

Staplers and Nailers

Radial Arm Saws

Table Saws

Jointers

Special Saws

Saw Safety

Specialty Tools

Power Tool Care and Maintenance

Leveling Instruments

101

(13)

Plot Plan

Establishing Building Lines

Care of Leveling Instruments

Setting Up Leveling Instruments

Sighting

The Horizontal Graduated Circle

Laying Out and Staking a Building

Finding Grade Level

Setting Footing Stakes

Contour Lines

Running Straight Lines with a Transit

Vertical Planes and Lines

Laserplane System

Plans, Specifications, and Codes

114

(29)

Drawings in a Set of Plans

Stock Plans

Scale

Floor and Foundation Plans

Elevations

Framing Plan

Section and Detail Drawings

Lts of Materials

Symbols

How to Scale a Drawing

Changing Plans

Specifications

Modular Construction

Metric Measurement

Building Codes

Building Permits and Inspection

Section 2 Footings, Foundations, and Framing

Footings and Foundations

143

(36)

Clearing the Site

Laying Out Building Lines

Excavation

Foundation Systems

Footings

Slabs

Forms for Footings

Concrete

Erecting Wall Forms

Placing Concrete

Concrete Block Foundation

Mortar

Laying Concrete Block

Lintels

Insulating Foundation Walls

Waterproofing

Backfilling

Slab-on-Ground Foundations

Basement Floors

Entrance Platforms and Stairs

Sidewalks and Drives

Screeding

Edging

Wood Foundations

Cold Weather Construction

Admixtures

Estimating Materials

Floor Framing

179

(26)

Platform Framing

Balloon Framing

Girders and Beams

Steel Beams

Posts and Columns

Framing over Girders and Beams

Sill Construction

Termite Shields

Installing Sills

Joists

Laying Out Joists

Installing Joists

Framing Openings

Bridging

Special Framing Problems

Cutting Floor Joists

Low-Profile Floor Frames

Open Web Trusses

Solid Web Truss

Subfloors

Plywood

Glued Floor System

Installing Steel Joists

Estimating Materials

Wall and Ceiling Framing

205

(28)

Parts of the Wall Frame

Corners

Partition Intersections

Rough Openings

Alternate Header Construction

Plate Layout

Story Pole

Master Stud Layout

Constructing Wall Sections

Partitions

Plumbing in Walls

Bracing

Tri-Level and Split-Level Framing

Wall Sheathing

Multistory Floor Framing

Ceiling Framing

Strongbacks

House Wrap

Framing with Steel

Estimating Materials

Estimating Studs

Roof Framing

233

(39)

Roof Types

Roof Supports

Parts of a Roof Frame

Types of Rafters

Layout Terms and Principles

Using the Rafter Table

Using the Super Square

Erecting a Gable Roof

Gable End Frame

Hip and Valley Rafters

Jack Rafters

Valley Jacks

Erecting Jack Rafters

Special Problems

Roof Openings

Roof Anchorage

Collar Beams

Purlins

Dormers

Flat Roofs

Mansard Roofs

Gambrel Roofs

Special Framing

Roof Truss Construction

Bracing of Truss Rafters

Steel Roof Framing

Roof Sheathing

Installing Sheathing

Panel Clips

Estimating Materials

Model Construction

Section 3 Closing In

Roofing Materials and Methods

272

(45)

Types of Materials

Roofing Terms

Preparing the Roof Deck

Asphalt Roofing Products

Underlayment

Drip Edge

Barrier at Eaves

Flashing

Installing Open Valley Flashing

Installing Woven Valley Flashing

Installing Closed-Cut Valley Flashing

Flashing at a Wall

Chimney Flashing

Chimney Saddle

Vent Stack and Skylight Flashing

Strip Shingles

Fastening Shingles

Starter Strips

First and Succeeding Courses

Hips and Ridges

Wind Protection

Individual Asphalt Shingles

Low Slope Roofs

Roll Roofing

Reroofing

Wood Shingles

Wood Shakes

Reroofing over Old Shingles

Tile Roofing

Metal Roofing

Aluminum Roofing

Terne Metal Roofing

Aluminum Shakes

Zinc-Aluminum Coated Steel Roofing

Cutting Metal Panels

Ridge Vents for Asphalt Roofing

Wood Gutters

Metal and Plastic Gutters

Estimating Materials

Safety

Windows and Exterior Doors

317

(34)

Manufacture

Double-Hung Windows

Horizontal Sliding Windows

Casement Windows

Awning Windows

Hopper Windows

Multiple-Use Windows

Jalousies

Fixed Windows

Window Heights

Window Glass

Energy Efficient Windows

Double- and Triple-Sealed Windows

Low-Emissivity Glazing

Argon-Filled Insulating Glass

Screens

Muntins

Parts of Windows

Windows in Plans and Elevations

Window Sizes

Detailed Drawings

Jamb Extensions

Story Pole

Installing Windows

Glass Blocks

Installing Glass Blocks

Replacing Windows

Skylights

Exterior Door Frames

Installing Door Frames

Sliding Glass Doors

Garage Doors

Installing a Garage Door

Installing Bow and Box Bay Windows

Exterior Wall Finish

351

(42)

Cornice Design

Parts of Cornice and Rake Sections

Cornice and Rake Construction

Prefabricated Cornice Materials

Metal Soffit Materials

Hanging Metal Soffit

Wall Finish

Horizontal Wood Siding

Wall Sheathing and Flashing

Estimating Siding

Vertical Siding

Wood Shingles

Shingle and Shake Panels

Re-Siding with Wood Shingles

Plywood Siding

Hardboard Siding

Siding Systems

Aluminum Siding

Vinyl Siding

Stucco

Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS)

Brick and Stone Veneer

Blinds and Shutters

Section 4 Finishing

Thermal and Sound Insulation

393

(36)

Building Sequence

How Heat is Transmitted

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Thermal Insulation

Heat Loss Coefficient

Types of Insulation

Reflective Insulation

Where to Insulate

Basementless Structures

Insulating Existing Foundations

Condensation

Ventilation

Safety with Insulation

Installing Batts and Blankets

Installing Rigid Insulation

Insulating Basement Walls

Insulating Existing Structures

Stopping Air Infiltration

Estimating Materials

Acoustics and Sound Control

Acoustical Terms

Sound Intensity

Transmission

Wall Construction

Floors and Ceilings

Noise Reduction within a Space

How Acoustical Materials Work

Suspended Ceilings

Acoustical Plaster

Installation of Materials

Maintenance

Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish

429

(34)

Drywall Construction

Single Layer Construction

Measuring and Cutting

Nails and Screws

Adhesive Fastening

Joint and Fastener Concealment

Steel Frame Applications

Double Layer Construction

Backing Board

Moisture-Resistant Wallboard

Veneer Plaster

Predecorated Wallboard

Wallboard on Masonry Walls

Installing Plywood

Hardboard

Plastic Laminates

Solid Lumber Paneling

Installing Solid Paneling at an Angle

Plaster

Plaster Base

Installing Lath

Metal Lath

Reinforcing

Plaster Grounds

Plaster Base on Masonry Walls

Plastering Materials and Methods

Ceiling Tile

Installing Furring

Installing Tile

Metal Track System

Suspended Ceiling

Estimating Materials

Determining Area of Rooms

Sheet Materials

Estimating Solid Paneling

Estimating Gypsum Lath

Finish Flooring

463

(20)

Wood Flooring

Types of Wood Flooring

Sizes and Grades

Subfloors

Installing Wood Strip Flooring

Nailing

Laying Around Projections

Multiroom Layout

Estimating Strip Flooring

Wood Flooring over Concrete

Wood Block (Parquet) Flooring

Prefinished Wood Flooring

Underlayment

Cementious Underlayment

Hardboard and Particleboard

Plywood

Resilient Floor Tile

Installing Resilient Tile

Spreading Adhesive

Laying Tile

Installing Resilient Tile over Concrete

Self-Adhering Tile

Sheet Vinyl Flooring

Ceramic Floor Tile

Installing Ceramic Tile

Stair Construction

483

(18)

Types of Stairs

Parts and Terms

Stairwell Framing

Stair Design

Stair Calculations

Stairway Length

Stringer Layout

Treads and Risers

Winder Stairs

Open Stairs

Using Stock Stair Parts

Spiral Stairways

Disappearing Stair Units

Doors and Interior Trim

501

(26)

Molding

Interior Door Frames

Installing Door Frames

Door Casing

Using Plinth Blocks

Panel Doors

Flush Doors

Sizes and Grades

Installing Doors

Installing Hinges

Doorstops

Door Locks

Deadbolts

Lock Installation

Thresholds and Door Bottoms

Prehung Door Unit

Sliding Doors (Pocket Type)

Folding and Bifolding Doors

Multipanel Folding Doors

Window Trim

Baseboard and Base Shoe

Cabinetmaking

527

(30)

Drawings for Cabinetwork

Standard Sizes

Types of Construction

Factory-Built Cabinets

Cabinet Materials

Cabinet Installation

Cabinets for Other Rooms

Building Cabinets

Master Layout

Basic Framing

Facing

Drawer Guides

Drawers

Drawer Construction

Doors

Installing Flush Doors

Cutting and Fitting Lip Doors

Sliding Doors

Counters and Tops

Working Laminates

Adhering Laminates

Cabinet Hardware

Other Built-In Units

Sequence of Interior Finish

Painting, Finishing, and Decorating

557

(24)

Safety

Painting and Finishing Tools

Brushes

Rollers, Pans, and Pads

Mechanical Spraying Equipment

Ladders and Scaffolds

Sanders

Painting, Finishing, and Decorating Materials

Paints, Varnishes, and Stains

Color Selection

Preparing Surfaces for Coating

Interior Painting

Exterior Painting

Roller and Pad Application

Working with Stains and Clear Finishes

Estimating Coatings

Problems with Coatings

Hanging Wall Coverings

Calculating Wall Covering

Preparing to Hang Wall Covering

Preparing the Wall Covering

Booking the Strips

Hanging Wall Covering around Openings

Section 5 Special Construction

Chimneys and Fireplaces

581

(14)

Masonry Chimneys

Flue Linings

Construction

Masonry Fireplaces

Design Details

Hearth

Side and Back Walls

Damper and Throat

Smoke Shelf and Chamber

Flue Size

Construction Sequence

Special Designs

Built-in Circulars

Prefabricated Chimneys

Prefabricated Fireplaces

Chimneys for Prefabricated Fireplaces

Glass Enclosures

Post-and-Beam Construction

595

(16)

Advantages

Foundations and Posts

Floor Beams

Beam Descriptions

Roof Beams

Fasteners

Partitions

Planks

Stressed Skin Panels

Box Beams

Laminated Beams and Arches

Prefabricating Post-and-Beam Structures

Systems-Built Housing

611

(16)

Components

Transporting Systems-Built Homes

Types of Factory-Built Homes

The Modular House

Panelized Homes

Log Homes

On-Site Erection

Assembling a Panelized Home

Manufactured Homes

Passive Solar Construction

627

(16)

How Radiation and Heat Act

Conduction

Convection

Types of Passive Solar Energy

Direct Gain System

Indirect Gain System

Water Storage Well

Isolated Gain System

Passive Solar Advantages

Passive Solar Disadvantages

Solar Heat Control

Overhangs

Movable Insulation

Venting

Orientation

Energy Balance

Building Passive Solar Structures

Sizing Thermal Storage Systems

Wall Thickness

Sizing Direct Gain Storage

Effect of Color on Collecting Surface

Wall Construction

Special Concerns

Designing the Isolated Grid System

Passive Thermosiphon System

Insulating Passive Solar Buildings

Remodeling, Renovating, and Repairing

643

(26)

What Comes First?

Sequence of Exterior Renovation

Interior Renovation

Design of Old Structures

Replacing Rotted Sills

Hidden Structural Details

Removing Old Walls

Recognizing Bearing Walls

Providing Shoring

Framing Openings in a Bearing Wall

Supporting Headers

Sizing Headers

Computing the Load

Concealed Headers and Saddle Beams

Small Remodeling Jobs

Replacing or Repairing Interior Doors

Installing New Windows

Repairing Wood Shingles

Repairing Asphalt Shingles

Building Additions onto Homes

Solar Retrofitting

Basic Solar Designs

Thermosiphon

Responsible Renovation

Safety: Fall Protection

Section 6 Mechanical Systems

Electrical Wiring

669

(14)

Tools, Equipment, and Materials

Materials

Basic Electrical Wiring Theory

Installing the Service

Reading Blueprints

Running Branch Circuits

Device Wiring

Electrical Troubleshooting

Testing Receptacles

Testing Switches

Testing Fixtures

Plumbing Systems

683

(18)

Two Separate Systems

Tools

Materials

Fixtures

Printreading

Installing Plumbing

Connecting Pipe

Bending and Unrolling Copper Tubing

Other Considerations

Wells and Pumps

Unclogging Drains

Safety

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

701

(18)

Conservation Measures

HVAC Systems

Forced Air Systems

Installing and Maintaining Forced Air Systems

Warm Air Perimeter Systems

Hydronic Perimeter Heating System

Hydronic Radiant Heat

Air Cooling Systems

Ducts

Controls

Air Exchangers

Heat Pumps

Direct Heating Systems

Safety

Section 7 Scaffolds and Careers

Scaffolds and Ladders

719

(10)

Types of Scaffolding

Manufactured Scaffolding

Mobile Scaffolding

Site-Constructed Wood Scaffolding

Brackets, Jacks, and Trestles

Safety Rules for Scaffolding

Ladders

Safety Rules for Ladders

Carpentry---A Career Path

729

(10)

Economic Outlook for Construction

Employment Outlook

Job Opportunities

Training

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Stages

Personal Qualifications

Entrepreneurship

Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

Teaching as a Construction Career

Organizations Promoting Construction Training

Appendix A Carpentry Math Review

739

(6)

Appendix B Technical Information

745

(28)

Glossary

773

(10)

Index

783

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Modern Carpentry : Building Construction Details in Easy-to-Understand Form

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