Advanced Framing: Techniques, Troubleshoting and Structural Design

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Journal of Light Construction

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Ransone, Gary

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Unveil the hidden tricks of a professional roof cutter. Quick layouts, cutting and framing techniques for every type of roof, ceiling and wall imaginable, plus an appendix with key calculations using Construction Master calculator make this an invaluable resource.

A Roof Cutter's Secrets to Framing the Custom Home (2nd Ed)

Holladay, Will L.

Our intention is not to set building standards, but to provide the house building trades with a compilation of practical details and proven methods that work for the many builders, remodelers, subcontractors, engineers and architects who are committed to producing to quality, custom homes.

JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction: A Manual of Best Practices, Vol. 1

Avoid pitfalls with these expert tips &amp; techniques for diagnosing and preventing the most common residential building defects. More than 50 experts in the field describe their proven techniques for preventing building problems.

Troubleshooting Guide to Residential Construction

Steven Bliss

The JLC Field Guide sets a new standard of best practice in residential construction. By following the principles, materials and methods detailed in this book, you'll be able to produce not only safe, durable structures, but fine-quality homes that will delight your clients and establish your reputation as a skilled construction professional. Volume 1 of the JLC Field Guide is the ultimate visual guide to building a sound structure and durable exterior shell. It's packed with professional details and proven techniques that have been successfully developed by leading builders, remodelers, subcontractors, engineers and architects. This volume is a visual guide to every stage of constructing a durable, high-quality shell on a firm foundation. And it features over 440 detailed technical drawings and concise instructions on the fundamental principles, proven techniques, and practical rules of thumb for every builder and remodeler. Spiral bound with heavy-duty cover to give you years of practical on-the-job guidance on virtually every aspect of residential building and remodeling. Volume 1 covers: FOUNDATIONS FRAMING ROOFING EXTERIORS

JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction, Volume 1: A Manual of Best Practice

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JLC Field Guide en Espanol: Estructura (Spanish Edition)

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The JLC Field Guide sets the standard of best practice in residential construction. By following the principles, materials and methods detailed in this book, you'll be able to produce not only safe, durable structures, but fine-quality homes that will delight your clients and establish your reputation as a skilled construction professional. 
 This volume of the JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction provides builders and remodelers with comprehensive information on the critical interior systems, features, and details that enable you to transform the basic housing structure into an attractive, state-of-the-art home. 
 Like Volume 1, which covers foundations and the exterior shell, this volume is clearly written. This popular field manual for residential contractors is concise and easy-to-use, with extensive detailed drawings and reference tables. 
 Spira bound with heavy-duty cover to give you years of practical on-the-job guidance on virtually every aspect of residential building and remodeling. 
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JLC Field Guide to Residential Construction, Volume 2: A Manual of Best Practice

Get a lock on more than 20 years of practical jobsite know-how from JLC's construction experts in this brand-new book from The Journal of Light Construction. The perfect companion to the JLC Field Guide. JLC's Tips &amp; Techniques is based on the same best practices outlined in the JLC Field Guide, and it even follows the same order of construction. And like the Field Guide, the illustrations to help you visualize even the most complex details. The result - a handy Field Guide companion that explains the principles of construction technology, gives you greater confidence to do top-quality work, and helps you reduce costly callbacks. JLC's construction experts have fielded thousands of tough technical questions, providing construction professionals with reliable solutions that really work. We've compiled the best of these solutions in this handy new guide - exclusively for residential construction professionals like you. From technical questions on wood I-joist squash blocks to UV blockers on finishes for interior trim, JLC's Construction Tips &amp; Techniques has the detailed explanations and right solutions for those challenging gotchas that can trip you up on virtually any job. For practical building solutions that are reliable, realistic, and recommended by the experts, turn to JLC's Construction Tips &amp; Techniques. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

JLC's Construction Tips & Techniques

Discover how to design, build, and maintain outdoor structures that are safe, strong, durable and distinctive with The JLC Guide to Decks and Porches. 
 An essential tool for builders, remodelers, inspectors, code and safety officials, architects, designers, engineers, and building product suppliers. Decks and porches are a favorite with homeowners, but they can be a challenge to contractors. 
 Fast-changing codes, new lumber treatment technologies, and composite decking products make it hard to build an exterior space that's attractive, structurally sound, and requires low maintenance. 
 This guide to best practices covers everything a contractor needs to know about building a safe deck or porch, including: 
 Deck ledger details to prevent collapse Safe railings for the toughest loads Guidelines for corrosion-proof deck hardware Common code violations and how to avoid them Fast footing strategies for deck posts Efficient framing techniques for decks and porches Performance comparisons for wood and composite decking products How to use hidden decking fasteners Selecting and applying long-lasting deck finishes Details for cable railings, rod railings, and curved railings Leak-proof decks over living spaces Distinctive porch details that won't break the budget Paving techniques for brick, stone, tile, and concrete patios Low-voltage lighting Deck maintenance and restoration and much more. 
 JLC is a leader on publicizing problems and solutions associated with deck collapse and railing failures. What distinguishes this book from the slew of lightweight DIY books is our best-practice emphasis on safety, durability, and efficient construction techniques. 
 Fully illustrated and written in plain English, it's the contractor's must-have guide to building decks and porches.

The JLC Guide to Decks and Porches: Best Practices for Outdoor Spaces

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