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Welcome to "Carpentry, First Canadian Edition". This text is designed for students who are studying Residential Construction or pursuing careers in the trade, through post-secondary College programs, or Apprenticeship programs across the country. The text uses the 2005 National Building Code of Canada as a point of reference and all measurements are given in both the Imperial and the Metric systems. It delivers the core of the carpentry trade as practiced in Canada through four comprehensive sections: Tools and Materials, Rough Carpentry, Exterior Finish, and Interior Finish. Each section features step-by-step procedures for all stages of construction, important safety precautions, tips of the trade, and a look at future trends in the construction industry in Canada.