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Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Fourth Edition, Revised and Updated (For Pros By Pros) (4TH ed.) - Two Rivers Contributor(s): Thallon, Rob (Author)

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Fourth Edition, Revised and Updated (For Pros By Pros) (4TH ed.) - Two Rivers Contributor(s): Thallon, Rob (Author)

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Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Fourth Edition, Revised and Updated (For Pros By Pros) (4TH ed.) - Two Rivers
Contributor(s): Thallon, Rob (Author)

ISBN: 163186372X    EAN: 9781631863721
Publisher: Taunton Press 
US SRP: $29.95 US
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: June 28, 2016
Physical Info: 0.8" H x 10.8" L x 8.5" W (1.6 lbs) 256 pages

If you're in need of info on framing construction, look no further. This newly revised and updated edition of our classic visual handbook is loaded with up-to-date code information, the latest material advice, and detailed construction methods. Building on the success of earlier editions--which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies--accomplished architect and teacher Rob Thallon delivers on the details you need to get the job done right.

Covers a broad range of projects. Whether you're setting a foundation, erecting a partition wall, or flashing a window, you'll find information on the project in this book. The book's major categories include:

  • Footings and Foundations
  • Beams, Joist Systems, and Subflooring
  • Wall Framing, Bracing, and Sheathing
  • Roof Framing, Flashing, and Insulation
  • Exterior and Interior Stairs and Handrails

Filled with 500+ meticulous drawings. There are well over a hundred new drawings in this updated edition that precisely explain best practices for energy-efficient construction, advanced framing techniques, how to control moisture in wood-framing, installation information for new building materials, and more.

Whether you're a builder, architect, or homeowner, you'll find this up-to-the-minute resource is the perfect visual aid to help you tackle a wide range of framing projects with confidence.

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