First published in 1955 as U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook No. 73, this highly popular guide presents sound, time-tested principles for wood-frame house construction, complete with expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. For this edition, it has been completely revised and updated to incorporate advances in home building brought about by the availability of new materials, use of more manufactured components, and changes in construction techniques. Chapter 1 covers the preliminaries that should be considered or dealt with before beginning construction ― financi... Read More
First published in 1955 as U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook No. 73, this highly popular guide presents sound, time-tested principles for wood-frame house construction, complete with expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. For this edition, it has been completely revised and updated to incorporate advances in home building brought about by the availability of new materials, use of more manufactured components, and changes in construction techniques. Chapter 1 covers the preliminaries that should be considered or dealt with before beginning construction ― financi... Read More
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First published in 1955 as U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook No. 73, this highly popular guide presents sound, time-tested principles for wood-frame house construction, complete with expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. For this edition, it has been completely revised and updated to incorporate advances in home building brought about by the availability of new materials, use of more manufactured components, and changes in construction techniques. Chapter 1 covers the preliminaries that should be considered or dealt with before beginning construction ― financial planning, site selection, design, etc. Chapters 2–4 discuss laying the groundwork (including foundations, footings, and retaining walls), framing and closing in ― describing each step in the order it is usually completed. Chapters 5–7 describe later tasks that don't necessarily have to be done in the order they are presented. Topics include porches, decks, interior wall framing, plumbing, heating and electric installation, flooring, interior finishes, cabinets, and more. Chapter 8 covers special topics often associated with wood-frame construction: protection against decay and termites, energy conservation, all-weather construction, maintenance and repair, and other matters. Technical notes, an annotated list of suggestions for additional reading, and a glossary round out the book. Clear, thorough, and easy to follow, with nearly 200 helpful illustrations, Wood-Frame House Construction offers a detailed, informative guide to construction techniques invaluable for the do-it-yourselfer or as a review for the professional.
Reprint of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service Agriculture Handbook #73, 1989.
Details
Price: $17.95
Pages: 272
Publisher: Dover Publications
Imprint: Dover Publications
Series: Dover Crafts: Building & Construction
Publication Date: 1st August 1990
Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
ISBN: 9780486264011
Format: Paperback
BISACs: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork HOUSE & HOME / Remodeling & Renovation
Table of Contents
Preface Introduction Chapter 1-Before construction starts Regulation Financial planning Site selection House design Selecting materials Labor-saving techniques Materials delivery Effience use of materials Energy conservation Protection of materials Subcontracting Schedule of activity Chapter 2-Laying the groundwork Site preparation Excavation and footings Foundation Basement floor and crawl space Other features Concrete floor slabs on ground Retaining walls Chapter 3-Framing and closing in Recommended nailing practices Floor framing Stairways Floor sheathing Exterior wall framing Exterior wall sheathing Ceiling and roof framing Roof sheathing Roof coverings Skylights Chapter 4-Completing the shell Flashing and other sheet-metal work Attic ventilation Windows and exterior doors Exterior covering materials Exterior covering installation Exterior trim Chapter 5-Specialty features "Fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys" Garages and carports Porches and decks Driveways and walkways Chapter 6-Working inside Interior wall framing "Plumbing, heating, and electrical installation" Insulation and vapor retarders Interior wall and ceiling finishing Wood flooring Other floor coverings Interior doors Chapter 7-Finishing touches Interior trim Cabinets and other millwork "Finishes for interior walls, ceilings, and trim" Finishes for floors Finishes for exterior surfaces Maintenance of finishes Chapter 8-Special topics Protection against decay and termites Energy conservation Noise control "Wind, snow, and seismic loads" All-weather construction Maintenance and repair Technical notes Concrete Heat flow and insulation Lumber grades Design values for visually graded structural lumber Plywood markings Finishing pressure-treated wood Nailing schedules Square corners Selected Bibliography Glossary of housing terms Index
First published in 1955 as U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook No. 73, this highly popular guide presents sound, time-tested principles for wood-frame house construction, complete with expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. For this edition, it has been completely revised and updated to incorporate advances in home building brought about by the availability of new materials, use of more manufactured components, and changes in construction techniques. Chapter 1 covers the preliminaries that should be considered or dealt with before beginning construction ― financial planning, site selection, design, etc. Chapters 2–4 discuss laying the groundwork (including foundations, footings, and retaining walls), framing and closing in ― describing each step in the order it is usually completed. Chapters 5–7 describe later tasks that don't necessarily have to be done in the order they are presented. Topics include porches, decks, interior wall framing, plumbing, heating and electric installation, flooring, interior finishes, cabinets, and more. Chapter 8 covers special topics often associated with wood-frame construction: protection against decay and termites, energy conservation, all-weather construction, maintenance and repair, and other matters. Technical notes, an annotated list of suggestions for additional reading, and a glossary round out the book. Clear, thorough, and easy to follow, with nearly 200 helpful illustrations, Wood-Frame House Construction offers a detailed, informative guide to construction techniques invaluable for the do-it-yourselfer or as a review for the professional.
Reprint of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service Agriculture Handbook #73, 1989.
Price: $17.95
Pages: 272
Publisher: Dover Publications
Imprint: Dover Publications
Series: Dover Crafts: Building & Construction
Publication Date: 1st August 1990
Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
ISBN: 9780486264011
Format: Paperback
BISACs: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork HOUSE & HOME / Remodeling & Renovation
Preface Introduction Chapter 1-Before construction starts Regulation Financial planning Site selection House design Selecting materials Labor-saving techniques Materials delivery Effience use of materials Energy conservation Protection of materials Subcontracting Schedule of activity Chapter 2-Laying the groundwork Site preparation Excavation and footings Foundation Basement floor and crawl space Other features Concrete floor slabs on ground Retaining walls Chapter 3-Framing and closing in Recommended nailing practices Floor framing Stairways Floor sheathing Exterior wall framing Exterior wall sheathing Ceiling and roof framing Roof sheathing Roof coverings Skylights Chapter 4-Completing the shell Flashing and other sheet-metal work Attic ventilation Windows and exterior doors Exterior covering materials Exterior covering installation Exterior trim Chapter 5-Specialty features "Fireplaces, wood stoves, and chimneys" Garages and carports Porches and decks Driveways and walkways Chapter 6-Working inside Interior wall framing "Plumbing, heating, and electrical installation" Insulation and vapor retarders Interior wall and ceiling finishing Wood flooring Other floor coverings Interior doors Chapter 7-Finishing touches Interior trim Cabinets and other millwork "Finishes for interior walls, ceilings, and trim" Finishes for floors Finishes for exterior surfaces Maintenance of finishes Chapter 8-Special topics Protection against decay and termites Energy conservation Noise control "Wind, snow, and seismic loads" All-weather construction Maintenance and repair Technical notes Concrete Heat flow and insulation Lumber grades Design values for visually graded structural lumber Plywood markings Finishing pressure-treated wood Nailing schedules Square corners Selected Bibliography Glossary of housing terms Index
