Complete Book of Framing

From Basic to Advanced Techniques Build your skills in rough carpentry and framing with this straightforward, easy-to-learn method. See how to frame all the parts of a house: floors, walls, roofs, door & window openings, and stairs - with hundreds of color photographs and drawings that show you every detail. Start with the basics: types of lumber, nails, and the tools you'll need. Then you get detailed, fully illustrated steps for framing each building element - from planning and layout to specific nailing patterns. "Framer-Friendly Tips" throughout the book show you how to get a task done right - and more easily. The glossary brings you up to speed on framing terms used by contractors and lumberyards (English and Spanish). Advanced framing sections cover complex walls, roofs, and stairs - plus hurricane and earthquake framing - shown step by step for a clear understanding. Essential details show you exactly what to do for tasks like installing window flashing and pre-hung or sliding glass doors. The latest building codes and new materials, like composite wood products, are also covered. Benefit from the author's experience in every area, including his own time-saving method for figuring rafter lengths and angles.Simpson, Scot is the author of 'Complete Book of Framing', published 2007 under ISBN 9780876290149 and ISBN 0876290144.