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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherBooks for Business
ISBN-100894991671
ISBN-139780894991677
eBay Product ID (ePID)2408170
Product Key Features
Book TitleWood-Frame House Construction
Number of Pages236 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicConstruction / General
Publication Year2002
GenreTechnology & Engineering
AuthorU.S. Department of Agriculture, L. O. Anderson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal694
SynopsisThis manual is the basic reference for anyone building or remodeling wood-frame houses. It has the practical information on modern building materials and methods that every builder needs to do professional-quality work.From the layout, excavation, and formwork, through finish carpentry, sheet metal and painting, every step of construction is covered in detail, with clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions. here you'll find everything you need to know about framing, roofing, siding, insulation and vapor barriers, interior finishing, floor coverings, millwork and cabinets, stairs, chimneys, driveways, walks ... complete how-to information on everything that goes into building a wood-frame house.A special section on estimating, with the building process laid out as a flow chart, will help you plan all the steps in residential construction, and to estimate each one quickly and accurately.