Table Of ContentUnit 1: Preparing to Build Chapter 1 The Construction Industry Chapter 2 Building Codes and Planning Chapter 3 Reading and Drawing Plans Chapter 4 Estimating and Scheduling Unit 2: Tools and Equipment Chapter 5 Construction Safety and Health Chapter 6 Hand Tools Chapter 7 Power Saws Chapter 8 Electric Drills Chapter 9 Power Tools for Shaping and Joining Chapter 10 Power Nailers and Staplers Chapter 11 Ladders and Scaffolds Unit 3: Building Foundations Chapter 12 Concrete As a Building Material Chapter 13 Locating the House on the Building Site Chapter 14 Foundation Walls Chapter 15 Concrete Flatwork Unit 4: Wood Frame Carpentry Chapter 16 Wood As a Building Material Chapter 17 Engineered Lumber Chapter 18 Engineered Panel Products Chapter 19 Framing Methods Chapter 20 Floor Framing Chapter 21 Wall Framing and Sheathing Chapter 22 Basic Roof Framing Chapter 23 Hip, Valley, and Jack Rafters Chapter 24 Roof Assembly and Sheathing Chapter 25 Roof Trusses Unit 5: Steel Frame Construction Chapter 26 Steel Framing Basics Chapter 27 Steel Framing Procedures Unit 6: Closing in the Structure Chapter 28 Windows and Skylights Chapter 29 Residential Doors Chapter 30 Roof Coverings Chapter 31 Roof Edge Details Chapter 32 Siding Chapter 33 Brick Veneer Unit 7: Finish Carpentry Chapter 34 Stairways Chapter 35 Molding and Trim Chapter 36 Cabinets and Countertops Chapter 37 Wall Paneling Unit 8: Completing the Structure Chapter 38 Mechanicals Chapter 39 Insulation and Ventilation Chapter 40 Drywall and Plaster Chapter 41 Exterior and Interior Finishes Chapter 42 Wood Flooring Chapter 43 Resilient Flooring and Ceramic Tile Chapter 44 Chimneys and Fireplaces Chapter 45 Decks and Porches
Edition DescriptionStudent edition
SynopsisProvides students with quality construction skills. This comprehensive carpentry textbook focuses on residential construction that is also applicable for light commercial construction.