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Audel Carpenters and Builders Layout, Foundation, and Framing (Audel Technical Trades Series)
Audel Carpenters and Builders Layout Foundation and Framing - Audel Technical Trades Series Author:Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller Here's knowledge you can build on Whether you're building a storage shed or your dream house, the same principles govern choosing a site, setting the foundation, erecting the walls, and putting on the roof. This handy how-to guide has been totally revised and updated to cover new building materials and the latest techniques in construction a... more »nd framing. It's where to find answers and solutions, from the first stake to the last roofing nail.
Choose an appropriate site and lay out the structure
Construct a foundation that meets structural needs and weather conditions
Work with block building materials
Understand balloon frame, post-and-beam, and platform frame construction
Calculate rafter length and choose the right roofing materials
Install skylights, cornices, doors, windows, and various types of siding