COMPLETE BOOK OF FRAMING : An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction

Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition--Updated and Expanded is a comprehensive guide to rough carpentry and framing, written by an expert with over forty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through step-by-step framing instructions for floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs. Hundreds of full-color illustrations and photos enable novice and professional framers to understand and master framing techniques.

This Updated and Expanded Second Edition includes the framing techniques of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and updated OSHA rules. It also includes new coverage of today's electric tools, wind and earthquake framing, medical and physiological factors of framing, and a revised safety chapter. Builders will find information on nailing patters, overall layout, engineered wood patterns, and green framing. In addition, the book offers readers tools and techniques for preparing for a job and managing a team. This Second Edition--Updated and Expanded :

Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations depicting step-by-step framing techniques Offers guidance on today's electric tools and structural enhancements for natural disasters Features a revised chapter on safety to reflect the medical and physiological factors of framing Meets the framing techniques of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards

Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction, Second Edition--Updated and Expanded is an excellent resource for framers, carpenters, and contractors of all experience levels. Framer-friendly tips throughout the book show how to complete framing tasks efficiently and effectively.

Author Notes

Scot Simpson, owned his own construction firm, S.S. Framing in Edmonds, WA, for 36 years until his recent retirement. He developed and refined the methods in this book and used them to train his crews. Scot is the author of two other construction books and numerous articles for construction magazines, such as Fine Homebuilding and the Journal of Light Construction. In addition, he developed and hosted the video, "Resisting the Forces of Earthquakes" with the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute and the International Conference of Building Officials.

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Whether you are a beginning construction worker or a crew manager, this book is for you. Simpson, framing contractor, professional builder, and author, has combined a couple of his earlier books into this training manual, covering framing basics from floor to roof and providing instruction on terminology. Details like nailing patterns and how to read lumber marks are included, as is a useful section on how to be a good team leader and construction boss. There are clear diagrams and illustrations throughout, with occasional tips pulled from the author's considerable experience. This specialized book is perfect for builders, both professional and amateur. Strongly recommended for most collections. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
Chapter 1 Introduction to Framing	p. 1
Framing Terms	p. 4
Framing Lumber	p. 6
Framing Sheathing	p. 7
Engineered Wood Products	p. 8
Lumber and Wood Structural Panel Grade Stamps	p. 12
Framing Nails	p. 13
Framing Tools	p. 14
The Switch to Cordless Tools	p. 16
Framing Tool Truck	p. 17
Cutting Lumber	p. 18
Protecting Lumber from Decay	p. 19
Preservative Treated Wood	p. 21
Chapter 2 Nailing Patterns	p. 23
Nail Top Plate to Studs	p. 26
Nail Bottom Plate to Studs	p. 26
Nail Double Plate to Top Plate	p. 27
Nail Corner	p. 27
Nail Walls Together or Nail Double Studs	p. 27
Nail Trimmer to Stud	p. 28
Concrete Nailing	p. 28
Nail Bearing and Nonbearing Walls to Floor Perpendicular to Joists	p. 29
Nail Bearing and Nonbearing Walls to Floor Parallel to Joists	p. 29
Nail Header to Stud	p. 30
Nail Let-in Bracing	p. 31
Nail End of Joist	p. 32
Nail Rim Joist	p. 32
Nail Sheathing	p. 33
Nail Built-up Girders and Beams	p. 34
Nail Joist Blocking	p. 34
Nail Lapping Joists	p. 35
Nail Drywall Backing	p. 35
Nail Trusses to Wall	p. 36
Nail Ceiling Joist, Rafters, and Ridge	p. 36
Nail Rafters to Wall	p. 37
Nail Blocks	p. 37
Nail Fascia and Bargeboard	p. 38
Chapter 3 Floor Framing	p. 39
Step 1-Crown and Place Joists	p. 42
Steps 2 and 3-Nail Rim Joists in Place and Cut Joists to Length	p. 43
Step 4-Nail Joists in Place	p. 44
Step 5-Frame Openings in Joists	p. 45
Steps 6 and 7-Block Bearing Wails and Nail Joists to Walls	p. 46
Step 8-DrywalI Backing	p. 47
Step 9-SubfLoor Sheathing	p. 48
Chapter 4 Wall Framing	p. 49
Step 1-Spread Headers	p. 52
Step 2-Spread Makeup	p. 53
Steps 3-7-Assemble Wall	p. 54
Step 8-Square Wall	p. 55
Step 9-Sheathe Wall	p. 56
Step 10-Install Nail-Flange Windows	p. 57
Steps 11-15-Standing and Setting Wall	p. 58
Step 16-Plumb and Line	p. 59
Framing Rake Walls	p. 62
Chapter 5 Roof Framing	p. 71
Roof Framing Terms	p. 74
Step 1-Finding the Lengths of Common Rafters	p. 76
Step 2-Cut Common Rafter	p. 85
Step 3-Set Ridge Board	p. 88
Step 4-Set Common Rafters	p. 89
Step 5-Find Length of Hip and Valley Rafters	p. 90
Step 6-Cut Hip and Valley Rafters	p. 91
Step 7-Set Hip and Valley Rafters	p. 93
Step 8-Set Jack Rafters	p. 94
Step 9-Block Rafters and Lookouts	p. 95
Step 10-Set Fascia	p. 95
Step 11-Install Sheathing	p. 96
Learning Rafters by Example	p. 97
Ceiling Joists	p. 108
Step 1-Spread Trusses	p. 110
Step 2-Sheathe Gable Ends	p. 111
Step 3-Set Gable Ends	p. 111
Step 4-Roll Trusses	p. 112
Steps 5-8	p. 113
Chapter 6 Doors, Windows, and Stairs	p. 115
Door Framing Terms	p. 118
Installation of Exterior Doors	p. 118
Installation of Nail-Flange Window	p. 121
Installation of Window Flashing	p. 122
Steps for Window Flashing Installation When Windows Installed Before WRB (Weather Resistant Barrier)	p. 123
Steps for Window Flashing Installation When Windows Installed After WRB (Weather Resistant Barrier)	p. 124
Installation of Sliding Glass Doors	p. 125
Installation of Stairs	p. 126
Circular Stairs	p. 131
Chapter 7 Layout	p. 139
Wall Layout	p. 142
Joist Layout	p. 157
Rafter or Truss Layout	p. 159
Roof Layout	p. 159
Chapter 8 Engineered Wood Products	p. 161
Engineered Panel Products	p. 164
Engineered Lumber Products	p. 165
Chapter 9 Wind and Earthquake Framing	p. 185
The Strength of Good Framing	p. 188
Understanding Structural Loads	p. 188
Building Code Load Requirements	p. 189
Regional Considerations	p. 190
Framing Details	p. 190
Hold-Downs	p. 197
Positive Placement Nail Guns	p. 202
Chapter 10 Building Code Requirements	p. 205
Introduction to Building Codes	p. 208
Framing According to Code	p. 212
Protection from Decay	p. 230
Termite Protection	p. 238
Chapter 11 Green Framing	p. 239
Green Framing Feeling	p. 242
Advanced Framing	p. 242
Material Selection	p. 244
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)	p. 245
SIP Installation	p. 245
SIP Tools	p. 251
Chapter 12 Preparing for a Job	p. 253
Developing a Job Start Checklist	p. 256
Reviewing the Plans and Making Preparations	p. 259
Organizing the Job Site	p. 263
Chapter 13 Managing the Framing Start	p. 267
Checking Exterior Wall Dimensions	p. 270
Checking Reference Lines for Square	p. 271
Adjusting Reference Lines	p. 272
Checking the Building for Level	p. 274
Chapter 14 Managing a Framing Team	p. 279
Managing Your Team	p. 282
The Role of Lead Framers	p. 283
Quality Control	p. 292
Organizing Tools and Materials	p. 293
Teaching Framers	p. 296
Framing Tips for Every Task	p. 298
Planning and Scheduling	p. 306
Recordkeeping	p. 308
Productivity	p. 310
Chapter 15 Safety	p. 317
Personal Protective Equipment	p. 320
Hand Tools	p. 321
Ladders	p. 323
Fall Protection	p. 323
Rough Terrain Forklift Safety	p. 325
Housekeeping	p. 327
Chapter 16 Healthy Framing	p. 331
Healthy Framing	p. 333
Injuries and Prevention	p. 334
NIOSH Lifting Equation	p. 336
Power Tool Weights	p. 337
Lumber Weight Chart	p. 338
Stretching	p. 339
Noise	p. 340
Glossary	p. 343
Spanish Framing Terms	p. 351
Index	p. 359

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