Carpenter's calculations manual

Title:

Personal Author:

Tarbox, Roger

Publication Information:

New York, NY : McGraw-Hill, 2005

ISBN:

9780071437998

Subject Term:

Carpentry -- Mathematics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Mathematics -- Formulae -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Added Author:

Woodson, R. Dodge (Roger Dodge), 1955-

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SOLUTIONS THAT ARE A CUT ABOVE

This illustrated, tip-filled guide gives you all the formulas and examples you need to solve a broad range of problems in carpentry -- and much more! Coauthored by a master carpenter and a popular construction author and master builder, Carpenter's Calculations Manual can help you construct a gazebo or a complete housing project. From calculating cuts, figuring lumber needs, to producing full takeoffs and tight joints, this guide helps you avoid wasted wood, flawed construction, and do-overs.

Carpenter's Calculations Manual helps you estimate and do it right the first time with:

Solutions designed specifically for the building trades Easy-access answers in illustrations, photos, and boxes Dozens of quick-read charts and tables Minimal text -- just enough to explain the calculations Fast help with framing requirements Simple-to-use roofing calculations Master-carpenter tips and tricks throughout And much more

SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY CARPENTRY TASK * Site Work * Footings * Foundations * Sills and Joists * Subflooring * Wall Framing * Stairs * Rafters * Trusses * Roof Sheathing * Wall Sheathing * Roof Coverings * Windows * Exterior Doors * Sidings * Exterior Trim *

Author Notes

Roger Tarbox is a master carpenter with 30 years of experience. He is a native of Maine who has worked in Colorado, New Hampshire, and Maine. Mr. Tarbox has build countless homes, garages, additions, and similar structures. In addition to his work as a carpenter and contractor, he has intimate knowledge of running a sawmill and creating perfect wood products. Mr. Tarbox resides in mid-coast Maine with his wife, Lynn, and enjoys woodworking as a hobby.

R. Dodge Woodson has owned and operated his own building, remodeling, and plumbing companies since 1979. His licenses have included those of a Class A builder, a master plumber, and a master gasfitter. He has built as many as 60 homes per year and remodeled countless homes. The author of dozens of books, Mr. Woodson has a reputation for delivering technical data in a reader-friendly way. R. Dodge Woodson is the president of The Masters Group, Inc., a construction, remodeling, and plumbing firm in Maine.

About the Authors	p. viii
Introduction	p. ix
Chapter 1 Site Work	p. 1
Soil Properties	p. 1
Swelling	p. 2
Capacity	p. 2
Trench Specifications	p. 2
Estimating Excavation Volume	p. 5
Trees	p. 5
Chapter 2 Footings	p. 9
Footing Depth	p. 10
Capacity and Area	p. 11
Calculating Concrete	p. 11
Concrete Mixes	p. 13
Water	p. 14
Reinforcement Bars	p. 15
Chapter 3 Foundations	p. 17
Estimating Concrete Needs	p. 17
Concrete Mixtures	p. 20
Reinforcing Concrete	p. 20
Curing Concrete	p. 24
Bricks and Blocks	p. 27
Types of Blocks	p. 39
Mortar	p. 41
Stress Factors	p. 42
Chapter 4 Sills and Joists	p. 45
Framing Practices	p. 48
Calculating Joist Spans	p. 50
Wood Species	p. 51
Don't Skimp	p. 59
Chapter 5 Framing Walls and Floors	p. 61
Joists and Beams	p. 61
Subflooring	p. 65
Fasteners	p. 71
Fast Math	p. 74
Rough Openings	p. 82
Framing Exterior Walls	p. 84
Partition Walls	p. 89
Multi-Story Walls	p. 91
Full Framing	p. 91
Chapter 6 Stairs	p. 95
Figuring Stair Rise	p. 95
Calculating The Run	p. 98
Stringers	p. 102
Tread Thickness	p. 103
Stairway Openings	p. 108
Winders	p. 108
Chapter 7 Rafters	p. 111
Rafter Spans	p. 111
Rafter Framing	p. 123
Roof Pitch	p. 125
How Do I Use A Rafter Square?	p. 126
Chapter 8 Engineered Trusses	p. 127
Speed	p. 132
Top Three Trusses	p. 132
Truss Spans	p. 133
Chapter 9 Roof Sheathing and Coverings	p. 139
Figuring Sheathing	p. 139
Hip Roofs	p. 142
Gambrel Roofs	p. 143
Slope Multipliers	p. 143
Asphalt Shingles	p. 144
Other Types of Roofing	p. 147
Chapter 10 Wall Sheathing and Siding	p. 155
Sheathing	p. 157
Types of Siding	p. 158
Calculating Siding Needs	p. 160
Nailing	p. 162
Coverage	p. 162
Chapter 11 Windows and Exterior Doors	p. 169
Doors	p. 169
Windows and Skylights	p. 172
Chapter 12 Interior Doors and Trim	p. 175
Types of Trim	p. 175
Interior Doors	p. 178
Chapter 13 Cabinets and Counters	p. 175
Common Cabinet Facts	p. 175
Chapter 14 Conversion Tables	p. 221
Chapter 15 Math for the Trades	p. 245
Index	p. 277

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