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| Preface | p. viii |
| Introduction | p. xv |
| Tools and Materials | p. 2 |
| Wood and Lumber | p. 4 |
| Wood | p. 5 |
| Lumber | p. 8 |
| Engineered Panels | p. 23 |
| Rated Plywood and Panels | p. 24 |
| Nonstructural Panels | p. 29 |
| Engineered Lumber Products | p. 37 |
| Laminated Veneer Lumber | p. 38 |
| Parallel Str... MORE | p. 40 |
| Wood I-Joists | p. 44 |
| Glue-Laminated Lumber | p. 47 |
| Fasteners | p. 52 |
| Nails, Screws, and Bolts | p. 53 |
| Anchors and Adhesives | p. 58 |
| Hand Tools | p. 70 |
| Layout Tools | p. 71 |
| Boring and Cutting Tools | p. 81 |
| Fastening and Dismantling Tools | p. 91 |
| Portable Power Tools | p. 102 |
| Saws, Drills, and Drivers | p. 103 |
| Planes, Routers, and Sanders | p. 113 |
| Fastening Tools | p. 119 |
| Stationary Power Tools | p. 128 |
| Circular Saw Blades | p. 129 |
| Miter and Radial Arm Saws | p. 134 |
| Table Saws and Other Shop Tools | p. 138 |
| Architectural Plans and Building Codes | p. 150 |
| Understanding Architectural Plans | p. 151 |
| Floor Plans | p. 169 |
| Sections and Elevations | p. 181 |
| Plot and Foundation Plans | p. 185 |
| Building Codes and Zoning Regulations | p. 196 |
| Rough Carpentry | p. 204 |
| Building Layout | p. 206 |
| Leveling and Layout Tools | p. 207 |
| Laying Out Foundation Lines | p. 228 |
| Concrete Form Construction | p. 238 |
| Characteristics of Concrete | p. 239 |
| Forms for Footings, Slabs, Walks, and Driveways | p. 248 |
| Wall and Column Forms | p. 259 |
| Concrete Stair Forms | p. 276 |
| Floor Framing | p. 287 |
| Types of Frame Construction | p. 288 |
| Layout and Construction of the Floor Frame | p. 298 |
| Construction to Prevent Termite Attack | p. 319 |
| Exterior Wall Frame | p. 330 |
| Exterior Wall Frame Parts | p. 331 |
| Framing the Exterior Wall | p. 337 |
| Interior Rough Work | p. 363 |
| Interior Partitions and Ceiling Joists | p. 364 |
| Backing and Blocking | p. 374 |
| Steel Framing | p. 380 |
| Scaffolds, Ladders, and Horses | p. 393 |
| Wood, Metal, and Pump Jack Scaffolds | p. 394 |
| Brackets, Horses, and Ladders | p. 414 |
| Roof Framing | p. 422 |
| Roof Types and Terms | p. 423 |
| Gable and Gambrel Roofs | p. 427 |
| Hip Roofs | p. 449 |
| The Intersecting Roof | p. 465 |
| Shed Roofs, Dormers, and Other Roof Framing | p. 477 |
| Trussed Roofs | p. 483 |
| Stair Framing | p. 497 |
| Stairways and Stair Design | p. 498 |
| Stair Layout and Construction | p. 508 |
| Insulation and Ventilation | p. 521 |
| Thermal and Acoustical Insulation | p. 522 |
| Condensation and Ventilation | p. 536 |
| Exterior Finish | p. 548 |
| Roofing | p. 550 |
| Asphalt Shingles and Tile Roofing | p. 551 |
| Wood Shingles and Shakes | p. 563 |
| Flashing | p. 572 |
| Windows | p. 582 |
| Window Terms and Types | p. 583 |
| Window Installation and Glazing | p. 590 |
| 20 | p. 601 |
| Door Frame Installation | p. 602 |
| Door Fitting and Hanging | p. 608 |
| Installing Exterior Door Locksets | p. 619 |
| Siding and Cornice Construction | p. 625 |
| Siding Types and Sizes | p. 626 |
| Applying Vertical and Horizontal Siding | p. 631 |
| Wood Shingle and Shake Siding | p. 645 |
| Aluminum and Vinyl Siding | p. 650 |
| Cornice Terms and Design | p. 659 |
| Gutters and Downspouts | p. 663 |
| Decks, Porches, and Fences | p. 671 |
| Deck and Porch Construction | p. 672 |
| Fence Design and Erection | p. 683 |
| Interior Finish | p. 694 |
| Drywall Construction | p. 696 |
| Gypsum Board | p. 697 |
| Drywall Application | p. 701 |
| Concealing Fasteners and Joints | p. 712 |
| Wall and Ceiling Finish | p. 722 |
| Types of Wall Paneling | p. 723 |
| Application of Wall Paneling | p. 726 |
| Ceramic Tile | p. 734 |
| Suspended Ceilings | p. 738 |
| Finish Floor | p. 755 |
| Description of Wood Finish Floors | p. 756 |
| Laying Wood Finish Floor | p. 761 |
| Underlayment and Resilient Tile | p. 770 |
| Interior Doors and Door Frames | p. 778 |
| Description of Interior Doors | p. 779 |
| Installation of Interior Doors and Door Frames | p. 783 |
| Interior Trim | p. 797 |
| Description and Application of Molding | p. 798 |
| Application of Door Casings, Base, and Window Trim | p. 808 |
| Stair Finish | p. 823 |
| Description of Stair Finish | p. 824 |
| Finishing Open and Closed Staircases | p. 832 |
| Balustrade Installation | p. 842 |
| Cabinets and Countertops | p. 862 |
| Description and Installation of Manufactured Cabinets | p. 863 |
| Countertops and Cabinet Components | p. 871 |
| Glossary | p. 887 |
| Index | p. 904 |
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