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More About This Title Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction, Second Edition
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Complete 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 element—from planning and layout through specific nailing patterns. Framer-Friendly Tips throughout the book show how to get a task done right—and more easily.
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Scot Simpson, owner of S.S. Framing, Inc., in Edmonds, Washington, has been framing homes, schools, and commercial buildings for more than thirty years. He developed and refined the methods in this book, using them to train his crews. Scot is the author of many articles for construction magazines such as Fine Homebuilding and the Journal of Light Construction. He was the 2006 chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Framers Council.
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About the Author xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1: Introduction to Framing 1
Framing Terms 4
Framing Lumber 6
Framing Sheathing 7
Engineered Wood Products 8
Lumber & Wood Structural Panel Grade Stamps 12
Framing Nails 13
Framing Tools 14
Framing Tool Truck 16
Cutting Lumber 17
Protecting Lumber from Decay 18
Preservative Treated Wood 20
Chapter 2: Nailing Patterns 21
Nail Top Plate to Studs 24
Nail Bottom Plate to Studs 24
Nail Double Plate to Top Plate 25
Nail Corner 25
Nail Walls Together or Nail Double Studs 25
Nail Trimmer to Stud 26
Concrete Nailing 26
Nail Bearing & Nonbearing Walls to Floor Perpendicular to Joists 27
Nail Bearing & Nonbearing Walls to Floor Parallel to Joists 27
Nail Header to Stud 28
Nail Let-in Bracing 29
Nail End of Joist 30
Nail Rim Joist 30
Nail Sheathing 31
Nail Built-up Girders & Beams 32
Nail Joist Blocking 32
Nail Lapping Joists 33
Nail Drywall Backing 33
Nail Trusses to Wall 34
Nail Ceiling Joist, Rafters, & Ridge 34
Nail Rafters to Wall 35
Nail Blocks 35
Nail Fascia & Bargeboard 36
Chapter 3: Floor Framing 37
Step 1–Crown & Place Joists 40
Steps 2 & 3–Nail Rim Joists in Place & Cut Joists to Length 41
Step 4–Nail Joists in Place 42
Step 5–Frame Openings in Joists 43
Steps 6 & 7–Block Bearing Walls & Nail Joists to Walls 44
Step 8–Drywall Backing 45
Step 9–Subfloor Sheathing 46
Chapter 4: Wall Framing 47
Step 1–Spread Headers 50
Step 2–Spread Makeup 51
Steps 3–7–Assemble Wall 52
Step 8–Square Wall 53
Step 9–Sheathe Wall 54
Step 10–Install Nail-Flange Windows 55
Steps 11–15–Standing & Setting Wall 56
Step 16–Plumb & Line 57
Framing Rake Walls 60
Chapter 5: Roof Framing 69
Roof Framing Terms 72
Step 1–Find the Lengths of Common Rafters 74
Step 2–Cut Common Rafter 83
Step 3–Set Ridge Board 86
Step 4–Set Common Rafters 87
Step 5–Find Length of Hip & Valley Rafters 88
Step 6–Cut Hip & Valley Rafters 89
Step 7–Set Hip & Valley Rafters 91
Step 8–Set Jack Rafters 92
Step 9–Block Rafters & Lookouts 93
Step 10–Set Fascia 93
Step 11–Install Sheathing 94
Rafter Guidelines 95
Ceiling Joists 106
Step 1–Spread Trusses 108
Step 2–Sheathe Gable Ends 109
Step 3–Set Gable Ends 109
Step 4–Roll Trusses 110
Steps 5–8 111
Chapter 6: Doors, Windows, & Stairs 113
Door Framing Terms 116
Installation of Exterior Doors 116
Installation of Nail-Flange Window 119
Installation of Window Flashing 120
Installation of Sliding Glass Doors 121
Installation of Stairs 122
Circular Stairs 127
Chapter 7: Layout 135
Wall Layout 139
Joist Layout 154
Rafter or Truss Layout 156
Roof Layout 156
Chapter 8: Engineered Wood Products 159
Engineered Panel Products 162
Engineered Lumber Products 163
Chapter 9: Wind & Earthquake Framing 183
The Strength of Good Framing 186
Understanding Structural Loads 186
Building Code Load Requirements 187
Regional Considerations 188
Framing Details 188
Hold-Downs 195
Positive Placement Nail Guns 200
Chapter 10: Building Code Requirements 203
Introduction to Building Codes 206
Framing According to Code 210
Protection from Decay 228
Termite Protection 234
Chapter 11: Green Framing 235
Green Framing Feeling 238
Advanced Framing 238
Material Selection 240
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) 241
SIP Installation 241
SIP Tools 247
Chapter 12: Preparing for a Job 249
Developing a Job Start Checklist 252
Reviewing the Plans & Making Preparations 255
Organizing the Job Site 259
Chapter 13: Managing the Framing Start 263
Checking Exterior Wall Dimensions 266
Checking Reference Lines for Square 267
Adjusting Reference Lines 268
Checking the Building for Level 270
Chapter 14: Managing a Framing Team 275
Managing Your Team 278
The Role of Lead Framers 279
Quality Control 288
Organizing Tools & Materials 289
Teaching Framers 292
Framing Tips for Every Task 294
Planning & Scheduling 302
Recordkeeping 304
Productivity 306
Chapter 15: Safety 311
Personal Protective Equipment 314
Hand Tools 315
Ladders 317
Fall Protection 317
Rough Terrain Forklift Safety 319
Housekeeping 321
Glossary 325
Spanish Framing Terms 335
Index 343
