Finding your suitable framing books is not easy. You may need consider between hundred or thousand products from many store. In this article, we make a short list of the best framing books including detail information and customer reviews. Let’s find out which is your favorite one.
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1. Residential Wood Framing Construction Quick-Card based on 2015 IRC
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Residential Wood Framing Construction Quick-Card based on the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)this 6-page card covers the construction essentials for wood framing based on the new 2015 International Residential Code (IRC).
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WOOD & CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
- Wall, Floor & Roof Framing
- Footings
- Reinforced Concrete Footings
- continuous Footing In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, & D2
- Wood Foundations
- Minimum Width & Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light-Frame Construction (inches)
- Wood Sill Plates
- Foundation Anchorage
- Foundation Anchorage in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1, & D2
- Wall Anchorage for All Buildings in SDC D0, D1, & D2 & Townhouses In SDC C
- Floors - Design & Construction
- Bearing
- Joists Under Bearing Partitions
- Floor Systems
- Joist Framing
- Sleeping Areas & Attic Joists
- Other Floor Joists
- Framing at Braced Wall Lines
- Blocking & Subflooring
- Lateral Restraint at Supports
- Bridging
- Floor Joist Spans for Common Lumber Species
- Cutting, Drilling & Notching
- Notches in Sawn Lumber
- Holes in Sawn Lumber
- Fastening
- Framing of Openings
- End Joints
- Subfloor and Combined Subfloor Underlayment
- Min. Thickness of Lumber Floor Sheathing
- Allowable Spans for Sanded Plywood Combination Subfloor Underlayment
- fastening Schedule
- Stud Size, Height & Spacing
- Top Plate
- Bearing Studs
- Bottom (Sole) Plate
- Single Member Headers
- Rim Board Headers
- headers for Nonbearing Walls
- Supports for Headers
- maximum Spans for Wood Structural Panel Box Headers
- Size, Height & Spacing of Wood Studs
- Notching of Wall Studs
- Drilling of Wall Studs
- drilling & Notching of Top Plate
- Roof Framing Details
- framing of Openings
- Purlins
- Ceiling Joist & Rafter Connection
- Ceiling Joists Lapped
- Bearing
- Cutting, Drilling, Notching & Bridging
- Cantilevered Portions of Rafters
- Rafter/Ceiling Joist Heel Joint Connections
ISBN: 1622701321 / 9781622701322
2. Swanson Tool S0101 7-inch Speed Square Layout Tool with Blue Book
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7-inch speed square; fits in pocketIncorporates features of framing square, tri square, mitre square, and protractor square
Constructed of aluminum alloy
Includes square, 62-page pocket booklet
7 by 7 by 10-inches; 1.2-pounds; 1-year warranty
Description
Five tools in one: a tri-square, a miter square, a protractor, a line scriber, and a saw guide. The Speed Square is constructed of durable heavy-gauge aluminum alloy. Includes markings for Swanson's One-Number Method of rafter layout, and is packaged with the Swanson Blue Book of Rafter Length and Roof Construction. Matte finish to prevent glare.3. Learn to Timber Frame: Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty
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Learn to Timber Frame Craftsmanship Simplicity Timeless BeautyDescription
4. A Timber Framer's Workshop: Joinery, Design & Construction of Traditional Timber Frames
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Used Book in Good ConditionDescription
This revised edition of A Timber Framer s Workshop has over 150 new photos and includes updated engineering specifications for pegged joinery, along with expanded in-depth technical information on the joinery, design and construction of Traditional Timber Frames.The major portion of A Timber Framer's Workshop was first written back in 1983. Over a period of a number of years several revisions and additions took place, as it was used as the handout workshop manual for Fox Maple Timber Framing Workshops. At last, it was published for general distribution in 1998.
When this book was first published in 1998, scientific testing results for pegged mortise and tenon joinery simply did not exist. The corollaries that could be made at that time were drawn from testing results for bolted connections. This is common in engineering as the essential physical laws concerning force and motion, primarily Newtonian physics, are symmetrical. However, nothing ever beats a direct test for a specific condition as the results end with an emphatic exclamation point. In the past five or six years testing has at last been carried out for a number of the most common pegged joinery conditions and the results have been published. The impetus for this revision was in large part to update and to include these new testing results so that the readers would be privy to the latest engineering results available for timber frame joinery.
Along the way, over 150 new photos and drawings were added and editorial additions were made to clarify specific conditions, or to more fully explain a critical aspect of timber framing. While the essential book is the same, virtually every element is expanded in some way to paint a more vibrant picture of the technical aspects of how to build a traditional timber frame. In addition, there is an expanded element of color and nuance to help the reader more fully understand the magic of timber framing... and that timber framing really is the Jazz of building.
Illustrated with over 500 photos and CAD drawings.
5. The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction (For Pros / By Pros)
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The Very Efficient Carpenter Basic Framing for Residential ConstructionDescription
Here's your chance to become a more efficient carpenter. Larry Haun has been a production framer for more than 35 years and a teacher of apprentices for more than 20. In this book, Haun shows you, step by step, all the techniques he uses to frame a basic house, from laying down the sills to cutting the rafters. You'll learn about:
- cutting and installing posts and girders
- joisting and sheathing fluently
- laying out, cutting, assembling, and raising walls
- framing gable roofs, hips and valleys, and truss roofs
- building various types of stairs
There is an opening chapter on tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber, and materials, and additional information throughout the book on safety and site-built tools. The Very Efficient Carpenter is no less than a complete course in basic framing.
6. Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction
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Complete Book of Framing An Illustrated Guide for Residential ConstructionDescription
The updated easy-to-learn reference for rough carpentry and framingComplete Book of Framing, Second Edition is an updated, easy-to-learn guide to rough carpentry and framing written by an expert with more than thirty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through the steps on framing floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs. Hundreds of color photographs and illustrations help the reader understand the basics as well as advanced framing methods. This Second Edition is updated to match the framing techniques to the 2009 International Building Code, and introduces the concept of "green framing" regarding material use and handling.
- Deals with the new corrosive treating methods that began to be used in 2004 for pressure treated wood
- Covers the time and energy-saving benefits of positive placement nail guns, which have become the industry standard for fastening light gage hardware
- Includes a glue-laminated beam weight chart, along with a description of crane operations for setting these beams
Starting with the basics, this book begins with types of lumber, nails, and what tools are needed, followed by detailed, fully illustrated steps for framing each building elementfrom planning and layout through specific nailing patterns. Framer-Friendly Tips throughout the book show how to get a task done rightand more easily.
7. Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Fourth Edition, Revised and Updated (For Pros by Pros)
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Graphic Guide to Frame Construction Fourth Edition Revised and UpdatedDescription
If youre in need of info on framing construction, look no further. This newly revised and updated edition of our classic visual handbook is loaded with up-to-date code information, the latest material advice, and detailed construction methods. Building on the success of earlier editions--which have sold hundreds of thousands of copiesaccomplished architect and teacher Rob Thallon delivers on the details you need to get the job done right.
Covers a broad range of projects. Whether youre setting a foundation, erecting a partition wall, or flashing a window, youll find information on the project in this book. The books major categories include:
- Footings and Foundations
- Beams, Joist Systems, and Subflooring
- Wall Framing, Bracing, and Sheathing
- Roof Framing, Flashing, and Insulation
- Exterior and Interior Stairs and Handrails
Filled with 500+ meticulous drawings. There are well over a hundred new drawings in this updated edition that precisely explain best practices for energy-efficient construction, advanced framing techniques, how to control moisture in wood-framing, installation information for new building materials, and more.
Whether you're a builder, architect, or homeowner, you'll find this up-to-the-minute resource is the perfect visual aid to help you tackle a wide range of framing projects with confidence.
8. Framing Roofs
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Used Book in Good ConditionDescription
This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and updated content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine -- from cutting rafters and framing roof valleys to building dormers and working with roof trusses. The contributors offer hardearned, job-tested advice on an impressive variety of tools, techniques, and trade secrets.
Framing Roofs shows how to work with speed and precision, and, since working on a roof is often a complicated and dangerous task, safety is always at the forefront.
Fine Homebuilding has been providing rock-solid information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction since 1981. With a circulation of 300,000, the magazine helps its dedicated readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. All the contributing authors of Framing Roofs are seasoned professionals who have written articles in the magazine.
9. The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 3rd Edition
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The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling 3rd EditionDescription
Here's the updated and enlarged third edition of our classic reference on how to choose systems and materials for every part of a home.
With brand new chapters on transforming a home with green practices and creative storage solutions -- plus the latest code information and over 400 new full-color illustrationsthis up-to-the-minute, enhanced edition will become an essential resource for your building library.
Designed for do-it-yourself homeowners, as well as builders, contractors and architects, The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is the authoritative, go-to reference manual for anyone involved in residential design and construction. In fact, earlier editions of this classic guide have sold over 250,000 copies.
With its unique visual approach and over 1,600 full-color drawings, this new, expanded edition provides you with a clear, detailed look at every aspect of home construction and built-in systems. So you can visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or construction challenge.
And, in addition to its user-friendly graphic presentation, you'll also appreciate the clear, straightforward language that gives you everything you need to get going.
Here are just a few reasons why you'll want to pick up a copy of this new edition.
- It's chock full of new material with lots of essential information not included in earlier versions
- Over 400 new full-color drawings shed light on a wide range of additional materials, systems and details
- New chapters on energy-efficient green building practices and innovative storage solutions
- Over 1,600 drawings -- in total -- cover every aspect of home building and remodeling
- Over 300 tables offer quick access to critical data
10. DEWALT Carpentry and Framing Complete Handbook (DEWALT Series)
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Used Book in Good ConditionDescription
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just entering the construction industry, this is the ultimate handbook for residential wood framing and related topics. Packed with powerful, full-color diagrams and an easy-to-understand writing style, DEWALT Carpentry and Framing Complete Handbook does just that by spelling out, through pictures, the step-by-step procedures associated with key carpentry concepts. The accompanying text is clear, straightforward, and accessible, clarifying and elaborating on the visuals. Coverage begins with a discussion of house types and foundations, gradually progressing to more complex areas, such as wall and floor framing. The book concludes with a chapter on special topics, which includes an exploration of the construction of stairs, railings, porches, and decks. Logically organized for easy reference, this is a thorough yet concise introduction to the world of carpentry and framing for professionals.Key Handbook Features
- Clarifies unfamiliar terminology with a glossary in each chapter that identifies and explains new terms for that topic.
- Explains potentially confusing math concepts through clear example calculations.
- Offers valuable information that extends beyond the basics with additional examples, span tables, and charts in the appendix; and notes, cautions, and tips in the sidebars.
11. The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork: 500 Full-Color How-to Photos
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The Complete Photo Guide to Framing and Displaying Artwork 500 Full color How to PhotosDescription
Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framingthe correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork for posterity. The author also provides inspiration and helpful examples to show people how to display their artwork using basic design principles in a manner that is easily grasped. There are important techniques to follow for successeven the basic mechanics of hanging a picture.
12. Timber Frame Construction: All About Post-and-Beam Building
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Used Book in Good ConditionDescription
Discover the satisfaction of making your own durable, economical, and environmentally friendly timber frame structures. Covering all aspects of timber frame construction, this practical guide is filled with easy-to-understand instructions, clear illustrations, and helpful photographs. With expert advice on selecting appropriate timber, necessary tools, safety considerations, joinery techniques, assembly, and raising, Jack Sobon and Roger Schroeder encourage beginners by offering complete plans for a small toolshed. Turn your dream of a timber frame house into a reality.
13. Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings (For Pros by Pros)
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Framing Floors Walls CeilingsDescription
All new...completely updated best-seller: Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings. With a fresh new design and the latest, up-to-the-minute content, this edition more than lives up to its billing as part of the For Pros By Pros series. Loaded with essential field-tested information from working pros its the go-to resource for pros and serious non-pros, covering all this and more:
- Construction methods, techniques, and trade secrets from some of todays finest builders from across the country
- In-depth instruction on specific types of framing fundamentals and materials
- The most current information on energy-efficient framing practices
Learn the latest from the best in the business! Framing Floors, Walls & Ceilings distills decades of builder-tested methods and techniques as some of Americas finest builders pass on their hard-won secrets and latest know-how. From the basics of framing to advanced techniques for framing curved walls and cathedral ceilings, its all here for you, including 6 proven ways to build energy-smart walls.
Know-how you cant afford to be without! Learn how the experts frame with a crane, support a cantilevered bay, frame big gable walls safely, and use double-stud walls to conserve energy. Dont take chances and avoid trouble when you know how to:
- manage job-site mud
- choose the right framing material
- frame strong stable floors
- work with factory-built walls
- remodel a flat ceiling into a cathedral
- and so much more
The best, most comprehensive framing guide around. This latest edition of Framing Floors Walls & Ceilings is a treasure trove of trusted advice. With 350 color photographs and 50 instructive illustrations, it puts, right at your fingertips and all in one place, the best articles on all aspects of framing compiled from Fine Homebuilding, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country.