Carpentry, 1st edition
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Section 1: Construction Careers, Business Associations, and Organizations
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    Chapter 1 Construction Careers and Entrepreneurs
        Careers in Construction
        Careers with Certification, Testing, and Government Agencies
Section 2: The Evolution of Building Methods, Codes, and Green Building
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    Chapter 2 History of Construction Methods
        Residential Materials Evolution
        Post and Beam
        Dimensional Lumber
        Balloon Framing
        Alternative Methods
        Building Science and Green Building
        Green Carpentry
    Chapter 3 The Evolution of Building Codes
        Basic Structural Requirements for Public Safety        Unification of Codes
        Developing a National Standard, the ICC Model Codes
        The Impact of Codes on Modern Construction
        Home Design as Related to Code
        The Influence of Code on Building Materials
    Chapter 4 Adapting Codes to Regional Conditions
        Codes Designed to Address Regional Construction
    Chapter 5 Efficient and Sustainable Building Practices: A New Paradigm in Residential Construction
        Green Is a New Attitude        Building Efficiency
        Sustainable Construction Materials and Methods
        Construction Techniques Go Green
        The Building Envelope System
        Materials Conservation and Recycling
        Long-Term Impacts
Section 3: Project Planning and Architectural Plans
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    Chapter 6 Project Planning and Teamwork
        Project Teams and Early Planning
        Project Professionals
    Chapter 7 Contracts, Permits, and Zoning
        Contract Writing Basics
        Parts of a Contract
        Permits and Code Compliance
        Zoning and Land Usage
        Zoning and Code Compliance with Construction Plans
    Chapter 8 Architectural Working Drawings
        Architectural Plans and Plan Sheets        Working Drawings
        Presentation and Elevation Viewing Style
        Layout and Framing Plan Views
        CAD Programs for Design and Energy Efficiency
    Chapter 9 Reading Plans: Lines, Symbols, Abbreviations, and Notes
        Parts of a Construction DrawingSection 4: Site Planning with a Green Perspective Section
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    Chapter 10 Building Site Considerations
        Local Soil Conditions
        Utilities and Easements
        Building Lot Setbacks and Clearances
        Building Lot Preparation
    Chapter 11 Green Aspects of BuildingSites
        Passive Solar Design and Building Orientation
        Wind Orientation
        Rainwater Collection, Solar Panels, and Wind Turbines
Section 5: Safety, Tools, Math, and Estimating
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    Chapter 12 OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment, and Job-Site Safety
        OSHA and Residential Compliance
        Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
        Lifting Safety and Repetitive Tasks
        General Site Safety
    Chapter 13 Hand Tools and Tool Safety
        OSHA and Tools        Quality Tools Are Safe Tools
        Tool Management and Organization
        Hammers, Prying Tools, and Powder-Actuated Drivers
        Measuring and Layout Tools
        Handsaws, Planes, and Other Handy Hand Tools
    Chapter 14 Power Tools and Extension Cords
        Selecting Power Tools
        Electrical Safety and Power Tools
        Power Tools for Construction
        Sanders and Planers
        Stationary or Table-Mounted Power Tools
        Pneumatic and Gas Nailers
    Chapter 15 Working off the Ground: Ladders, Scaffolds, and Lifts
        Working off the Ground
        Fall Arrest Systems
        Ladder Safety
        Ladder Types
        Ladder Accessories
        Pump Jacks
        Scaffolds
        Aerial Lifts
    Chapter 16 Construction Math and Estimating
        Basic Mathematics: Your Best Tool        Fractions and Decimals
        Linear Measurements and Perimeters
        Geometric Shapes: Calculating Volumes and Areas
        Working with the Triangle
        Construction Math for Estimating
        Foundation Systems
        Foundation Systems
        Estimating the Floor System
        Wall Material Estimating
        Estimating Roof Components
Section 6: Building Materials
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    Chapter 17 Dimensional Lumber Products
    Chapter 19 Hangers and Fasteners
        Modern Nails
        Nails: Size, Type, and Purpose
        Screws: Design and Function
        Bolts for Construction
        Anchoring Systems
        Framing Hangers and Structural Strapping (Ties)
    Chapter 20 Construction Glues, Caulks, and Coatings
        Construction Chemicals and Compounds
        Construction Glues
        Construction Caulks
        Interior and Exterior Surface Coatings
        Construction Coatings and the Environment
Section 7: Levels, Transits, and Building Layout Procedures
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    Chapter 21 Leveling, Layout, and Surveying Equipment
        Leveling and Layout Tool Options
        Finding Level with Basic Tools
        Builder’s Levels and Transit-Levels
        Establishing Elevations and Levels
        Total Station Instruments
        Laser Leveling and Plumbing Equipment
        Step by Step 1
        Setting the Tripod Working Height
        Step by Step 2
        Using a Horizontal Circle Scale to Set Square Wall Lines
        Step by Step 3
        Plumbing a Wall, Column, Post, or Concrete Form Using the Transit-Level
        Step by Step 4
        Calculating Elevations Using Multiple Setup Points
    Chapter 22 Building Layout Procedures
        Building Layout Procedures        Excavations and Footings
        Step by Step 1
        Finding the First House Corner
        Step by Step 2
        Line Squaring Procedure
Section 8: Concrete, Foundations, Footings, and Form Work
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    Chapter 23 Concrete Basics: Greener Than You Think
        History of Concrete
        Modern Concrete Basics
        Concrete Sustainability
        Future Concrete Development
        Thermal Mass
        Concrete in the Home
Chapter 24 Slab Work
        Concrete Slab Construction        Slab-on-Grade Design Considerations
        Monolithic Slabs
        Independent or Floating Slabs
        Forms for Slab Construction
        Finishing Exterior Slab Work
        Step by Step 1
        Creating a Slab Form
        Step by Step 2
        Determining Form Length to Cut Kerf Lines
        Step by Step 3
        Spacing for Kerf Lines
    Chapter 25 Foundations, Footings, and Piers
        Foundation Designs and Spread Footings
        Stepped Footings
        Foundation Types and Design
        Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
        Foundations and Sustainability
        Support Piers, Columns, and Pilasters
        Foundation Drainage
    Chapter 26 Form Construction
        Form Construction        Concrete Form Components
        Types of Concrete Forms
        Insulated Concrete Forms
        Step by Step 1
        Setting Wall Forms with Preconstructed Wood Panels
        Step by Step 2
        Setting Column Forms
        Step by Step 3
        Basic Setup and Installation of ICF Wall Forms
Section 9: Rough Framing: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings
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    Chapter 27 Supporting the Floor: Posts, Girders, and Beams
        Supporting the Floor: Posts, Beams, and Floor Trusses
        Support Posts
        Beams and Girders
        Installing Beams and Girders
        Floor Trusses
   Chapter 28 Floor System Design, Layout, and Framing
        Design Basics        Sill Plates
        Floor Joists
        Joist Layout Procedures
        Lateral Floor Stability
        I-Joists
        Altering Dimensional Joists and I-Joists
        Floor Openings
        Doubling Floor Joists
        Step by Step 1
        Air-Tight Sealing Points
        Step by Step 2
        Sill Plate Bolt Hole Alignment Procedure
        Step by Step 3
        Squaring Calculation Procedure
        Step by Step 4
        Rim Board or Band Joist Placement Procedure
        Step by Step 5
        Floor Joist Layout: Dimensional Lumber and I-Joists
        Step by Step 6
        Joist Lapping: Layout from Opposite Sides
        Step by Step 7
        Blocking and Bridging Dimensional Joists
        Step by Step 8
        Metal Bridging
        Step by Step 9
        Framing Floor Openings
        Step by Step 10
        Special Considerations for I-Joists
        Step by Step 11
        Techniques for Temporary Bracing
     Chapter 29 Subflooring and Special Floor FramingSubflooring
        Modern Subfloor Materials
        Attachment Methods for Sheet Materials
        Constructing the Subfloor
        Floor Systems (Beyond the Code)
        Step by Step 1
        Guidelines for Subfloor Gluing
        Step by Step 2
        Setting and Securing the Subflooring
    Chapter 30 SIPs and Optimum Value Engineered Wall Framing
        SIPs: Structural Insulated Panel Systems        Construction Basics for SIPs
        Step by Step 1
        Installing SIPs
        Step by Step 2
        Setting Bottom Plates and Installing SIPs
        Step by Step 3
        Bottom Plate Installation
        Step by Step 4
        OSB Surface Spline Technique for Joining Panels
        Step by Step 5
        Joining Technique Using Dimensional Lumber
        Step by Step 6
        Field Cutting a SIP Opening
        Optimum Value Engineered (OVE) Framing
Chapter 31 Conventional Wall Framing with Dimensional Lumber
        Dimensional Lumber Wall Framing Components        Layout Procedures for Walls
        Constructing and Raising Walls
        Special Wall Techniques and Assemblies
        Raising and Bracing Wall Sections
        Exterior Wall Sheathing
        Step by Step 1
        Setting Exterior Wall Lines
        Step by Step 2
        Wall Plate Layout Procedure
        Step by Step 3
        Wall Layout Procedure: Step by Step Practice Problem
        Step by Step 4
        Header Selection
        Step by Step 5
        How to Build and Nail a Built-up Header
        Step by Step 6
        Installing 1 ×4 Let-in Braces
        Step by Step 7
        Installing Metal Cut-in Braces
    Chapter 32 Ceiling Framing
        Ceiling Joists        Ceiling Joist Installation
        Step by Step 1
        Cutting Ceiling Joist Ends Below the Rafter’s Top Edge
        Step by Step 2
        Installing Ceiling Joists
Section 10: Special Framing: Stairs and Light-Gauge Steel
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    Chapter 33 Stair Framing
        Stair Construction        Staircase Components
        Staircases and the International Residential Code
        Staircase Design: Ergonomics for Safety and Comfort
        Staircase Layout and Design
        Balustrades and Handrails
        Step by Step 1
        Math Calculations: Total Rise
        Step by Step 2
        Math Calculations: Treads and Risers
        Step by Step 3
        Math Calculations: Headroom and Stairwell Length
        Step by Step 4
        Use the Pythagorean Theorem to Calculate Stringer Stock Length
        Step by Step 5
        Construction Techniques: Laying Out the Stringer
        Step by Step 6
        Construction Techniques: Dropping the Stringer
        Step by Step 7
        Setting the Top of the Stringer Based on Attachment Method
        Step by Step 8
        Making a Cleat Stringer
        Step by Step 9
        Leveling and Squaring the Stringers
        Step by Step 10
        Installing a Kickboard
        Step by Step 11
        Hangerboard Design and Installation
        Step by Step 12
        Building a Landing Platform
        Step by Step 13
        Designing a Common Three-Step Winder for a 90° Turn without a Landing
        Step by Step 14
        Setting the Angle of Cut and Length for Handrails
        Step by Step 15
        Making a Tread-Riser Jig
    Chapter 34 Light-Gauge Steel Framing
        Light-Gauge Steel Framing        Light Steel Framing Components
        Framing Techniques with Cold-Formed Steel Components
Section 11: Roof Components, Framing, and Assembly
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Chapter 35 Basic Roof Design, Framing Components, and the Ridge Board
        Roof Designs        Roof Terminology
        Roof Components
        Laying Out and Erecting Ridge Boards
        Ridge Boards and Intersecting Roof Designs
        Ridge Board Actual Length for Different Intersecting Roof Types
        Setting Ridge Boards for Intersecting Roofs
        Step by Step 1
      Setting a Ridge Board
        Step by Step 2
      Drawing a Framing Diagram for Intersecting Gable Roofs
        Step by Step 3
      Drawing a Framing Diagram for a Hip Roof
        Step by Step 4
        Drawing a Framing Diagram for a Combination Hip and Valley Intersecting Roof
    Chapter 36 Common, Hip, and Valley Rafters
        The Common Rafter        Beyond the Wall Plane: Rafter Tails
        Rake Overhangs
        Gable End Studs
        Hip Rafters
        Valley Rafters
        Step by Step 1
        Common Rafter and Hip Rafter Theoretical Line Lengths
        Step by Step 2
        Common Rafter Layout Using a Framing Square
        Step by Step 3
        Using a Speed Square (Rafter Square) to Lay Out a Common Rafter
        Step by Step 4
        Calculating and Marking the Common Rafter Tail Section
        Step by Step 5
        Making a Plumb Cut on Common Rafter Tails
        Step by Step 6
        Measuring and Marking Single Cheek Cuts for a Hip Rafter
        Step by Step 7
        Measuring and Marking Double Cheek Cuts for a Hip Rafter
        Step by Step 8
        Calculating and Marking the Tail of a Hip Rafter
        Step by Step 9
        Assembling the Hip Roof
        Step by Step 10
        Supporting Valley Rafter Layout Procedure
        Step by Step 11
        Valley Rafter Tail Reverse Cheek Cut
    Chapter 37 Jack Rafters: Completing the Roof Frame
        Jack Rafters
        Hip Jack Rafters
        Valley Jack Rafters
        Valley Cripple Jack Rafters
        Hip-Valley Cripple Jack Rafters
        Step by Step 1
        Hip Jack Rafter Layout
        Step by Step 2
        Valley Jack Rafter Layout
        Step by Step 3
        Valley Cripple Jack Rafter Layout
        Step by Step 4
        Hip-Valley Cripple Jack Rafter Layout
    Chapter 38 Engineered Trusses and I-Joists for Roof Construction
        Roof Trusses
        Site Storage, Handling, and Safety with Roof Trusses
        Walls up to 8 Feet
        Walls over 8 Feet
        Installation and Bracing of Roof Trusses
        I-Joist Roof Construction
Section 12: Closing the Roof Framing: Cornices, Sheathing, and Flashing
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    Chapter 39 Cornice Construction and Stormwater Removal (Gutter Systems)
        Closing in the Roof Framing
        Cornice Designs
        Rake Ends and Cornice Return Methods
        Material Options for Closing the Roof System
        Cornice Soffit Design and Attic Ventilation
        Gutter Systems
        Step by Step 1
        Building a Solid Wood Boxed Cornice
        Step by Step 2
        Building the Boxed Cornice with Vinyl or Aluminum
        Step by Step 3
        Turning Corners when Building the Boxed Cornice
        Step by Step 4
        Closing a Rake End with Minimal Overhang
        Step by Step 5
        Calculating Gutter and Downspout Sizes
        Step by Step 6
        Installing the Gutter and Downspout System
    Chapter 40 Roof Sheathing, Underlayment, and Flashing Protection
        Roof Sheathing
        Underlayment
        Roof Flashing Techniques and Locations
Section 13: Roof Finish Materials and Vegetated Roofs
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    Chapter 41 Options for Finished Roof Materials
        Choosing the Finished Roofing Material
        Asphalt Shingles
        Installing Asphalt Shingles
        Wood Shakes and Shingles
        Tile Roofs
        Step by Step 1
        Installing Three-Tab Shingles
        Step by Step 2
        Installing Architectural Shingles
        Step by Step 3
        Forming a Shake or Shingle Open Valley
Chapter 42 Metal Roofs and Vegetated Roofs
        Metal Roof Systems        Installing Metal Roof Systems
        Vegetated Roofs
Section 14: Windows, Doors, and Day-Lighting
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    Chapter 43 Windows, Skylights, and Tubular Day-Lighting Devices
        The Importance of Windows        Window Materials Options
        Parts of a WindowÂ
        Types of Windows
        Skylights and Tubular Day-Lighting Devices (TDD)
        Window Installation
        Skylight and Tubular Day-Lighting Device Installation
    Chapter 44 Interior Doors
        Interior Doors
        Types of Interior Doors
        Traditional Door Installations
        Prehung Door Assemblies
        Step by Step 1
        Building a Field-Constructed Door Jamb Assembly
        Step by Step 2
        Assemble and Square Jamb Components in the Rough Opening
        Step by Step 3
        Installing a Prehung Door Assembly
        Step by Step 4
        Cutting In and Installing a Lockset
        Step by Step 5
        Installing Bifold Doors
        Step by Step 6
        Installing Pocket Doors
        Chapter 45 Exterior Doors
        Exterior Doors
        Entrance and Service Door Component Details
        Installing Exterior Doors
Section 15: Interior Finish Stages
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    Chapter 46 Gypsum Board, Plaster, and Paneling
        Gypsum Board        Fasteners for Gypsum Products
        Installation of Gypsum Board
        Drywall Finishing Materials
        Finishing Drywall Systems
        Veneer Plaster Finishes
        Sheet Paneling
        Installing Sheet Paneling
        Solid Wood Paneling Boards
    Chapter 47 Molding and Interior Trim
        Wood and Composite Moldings        Cutting and Joining Moldings
        Installation Techniques for Molding
        Step by Step 1
        Trimming Window Interiors
        Step by Step 2
        Installing Jamb Extensions
        Step by Step 3
        Trimming Interior Doors
        Step by Step 4
        Installing Baseboards
        Step by Step 5
        Trim Carpentry Techniques
Chapter 48 Paints, Stains, and Natural Plaster Wall Finishes
        Interior Paints, Stains, and Clay Plaster Wall Finishes        Brushes and Rollers
        Accessories
        Latex, Alkyd, and Oil-Based Paints
       The Painting Process
        Interior Wood Stains and Finishes
        Natural Clay Plasters
    Chapter 49 Suspended Ceilings and Ceiling Tiles
        Suspended Ceilings
        System Components
        Layout Technique for Suspended Ceilings
        Installing the Grid System
        Glued and Stapled Ceiling Panels
        Installing Tiles with Adhesives
        Metal Ceiling and Cornice Trim Options
Section 16: Cabinets, Countertops, and Floor Coverings
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    Chapter 50 Cabinets and Countertops
        Cabinets
        Kitchen Design and Layout Basics
        Cabinet Construction
        Alternative Materials for Cabinet Construction
        Countertops
        Plastic Laminate and Postformed Countertops
        Optional Countertop Materials
        Step by Step 1
        Finding the High Point of a Floor
        Step by Step 2
        Marking the Walls for Cabinet Installation
        Step by Step 3
        Installing Base Units
        Step by Step 4
        Installing Filler Strips and Backer Boards
        Step by Step 5
        Installing Wall Units
        Step by Step 6
        Installing Laminate to a Countertop Substrate
        Step by Step 7
        Postformed Countertop Installation
    Chapter 51 Finish Flooring Materials
        Traditional and Modern Flooring Options        Wood Flooring Products
        Resilient Flooring
        Concrete Floors
    Chapter 52 Flooring Installation: Hardwoods, Planks, Parquet, and Laminates
        Hardwood Strip Flooring Preparation Steps        Installing Plank Flooring
        Parquet or Parquet Block Installation
        Laminate Flooring Installation
Section 17: The Building Envelope and Exterior Siding Materials
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    Chapter 53 Insulation, Ventilation, and the Building Envelope
        Planning for Energy Efficiency        Insulation and the International Energy Conservation Code
        Ventilation Systems and Heat (Energy) Recovery
        The Building Envelope
        Home Performance Testing
    Chapter 54 Exterior Siding: Wood and Vinyl
        Exterior Siding Materials        Wood Siding
        Preparation for Siding Installation
        Installing Bevel Siding Horizontally (Vertical Not Allowed)
        Vertical Wood Siding Installation
        Full Sheet Panel Siding
        Cedar Shingles, Shakes, and Fiber Cement Siding
        Individual Wood Shingles or Shakes
        Vinyl Siding
        Horizontal Installation for Vinyl Siding
        Vertical Installation for Vinyl Siding
Section 18: Decks, Exterior Living Spaces, and Green Remodeling
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    Chapter 55 Exterior Living Spaces: Decks, Porches, and Patios
        Exterior Living Spaces        Layout and Construction for Decks
        Deck Railing Systems
        Freestanding Decks
        Porches
        Patios
    Chapter 56 Green Remodeling
        Green Remodeling: A Whole-House Systems Approach        Seven Tenets of Green Remodeling and Additions
        The REGREEN Guidelines
        The ICC 700 National Green Building Standard and Remodeling
        Deconstruction and Remodeling
Section 19: Solar and Wind: Renewable Energies
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    Chapter 57 Renewable Energies: Solar and Wind
        Solar and Wind: Renewable Power Sources        Residential Solar Power Systems for Electricity Generation
        Location and Cost Factors in Solar Design
        Residential Solar Systems for Passive Water Heating
        Passive Solar Water Heating Economics
        Residential Wind Power Systems
        The Physics of Wind Power
        Calculating the Feasibility of Wind Power for Given Areas
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