Carpentry and Building Construction 2016

Provides students with quality construction skills. This comprehensive carpentry textbook focuses on residential construction that is also applicable for light commercial construction.

NEW 2016 Edition

Contents

Unit 1: Preparing to Build
Chapter 1 The Construction Industry
Chapter 2 Building Codes and Planning
Chapter 3 Construction Safety & Health
Unit 2: Tools and Equipment
Chapter 4 Hand Tools
Chapter 5 Power Saws
Chapter 6 Other Power & Pneumatic Tools
Chapter 7 Ladders and Scaffolds & Other Supports
Unit 3: Building Foundations
Chapter 8 Concrete As a Building Material
Chapter 9 Locating the House on the Building Site
Chapter 10 Foundation Walls
Chapter 11 Concrete Flatwork
Unit 4: Wood Frame Construction
Chapter 12 Wood As a Building Material
Chapter 13 Engineered Wood
Chapter 14 Structural Systems
Chapter 15 Floor Framing
Chapter 16 Wall Framing and Sheathing
Chapter 17 Basic Roof Framing
Chapter 18 Hip, Valley, and Jack Rafters
Chapter 19 Roof Assembly and Sheathing
Unit 5: Completing The Structure
Chapter 20 Windows and Skylights
Chapter 21 Residential Doors
Chapter 22 Roofing & Gutters
Chapter 23 Siding
Chapter 24 Brick Masonry & Siding
Unit 6: Finish Carpentry
Chapter 25 Stairways
Chapter 26 Molding and Trim
Chapter 27 Cabinets and Countertops
Chapter 28 Wall Paneling
Unit 7 Construction Specialities
Chapter 29 Steel Framing Basics
Chapter 30 Mechanicals
Chapter 31 Thermal & Accoustical Insulation
Chapter 32 Wall & Ceiling Surfaces
Chapter 33 Exterior & Interior Paint
Chapter 34 Finish Flooring
Chapter 35 Decks & Porches