Table of Contents
Section 1 Preparing to Build
Chapter 1 The Carpenter's Workplace 1
Chapter 2 Safety 5
Chapter 3 Building Materials 7
Chapter 4 Hand Tools 13
Chapter 5 Power Tools 17
Chapter 6 Scaffolds, Ladders, and Rigging 23
Chapter 7 Plans, Specifications, and Codes 27
Chapter 8 Building Layout 33
Section 2 Foundation and Framing
Chapter 9 Footings and Foundations 37
Chapter 10 Floor Framing 45
Chapter 11 Wall and Ceiling Framing 51
Chapter 12 Roof Framing 57
Chapter 13 Framing with Steel 67
Section 3 Closing In
Chapter 14 Roofing Materials and Methods 69
Chapter 15 Building Envelope and Control Layers 77
Chapter 16 Windows and Exterior Doors 79
Chapter 17 Exterior Wall Finish 83
Section 4 Finishing
Chapter 18 Thermal and Sound Insulation 91
Chapter 19 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish 99
Chapter 20 Finish Flooring 105
Chapter 21 Stair Construction 111
Chapter 22 Doors and Interior Trim 117
Chapter 23 Cabinetry 123
Chapter 24 Painting, Finishing, and Decorating 127
Section 5 Special Construction
Chapter 25 Chimneys and Fireplaces 131
Chapter 26 Post-and-Beam Construction 135
Chapter 27 Systems-Built Housing 139
Chapter 28 Green Building and Certification Programs 143
Chapter 29 Remodeling, Renovating, and Repairing 147
Chapter 30 Building Decks and Porches 151
Section 6 Mechanical Systems
Chapter 31 Electrical Wiring 153
Chapter 32 Plumbing Systems 157
Chapter 33 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 161
