- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press; Revised edition edition (Jan 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1561586366
- ISBN-13: 978-1561586363
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.6 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 862 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #650,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For over 100 years, the majority of North American homes have been built using wooden framing. This technique is strong, conserves materials, and allows great design flexibility. Framing Basics (part of Sterling's excellent "Basics" series, which covers numerous tools and woodworking techniques) offers a helpful introduction to framing for do-it-yourselfers. Readers for whom this book is intended aren't going to build an entire house; they are homeowners who want to move, remove, or install a wall or create built-in storage. Peters covers tool-use, materials, methods of work, and demolition in easily understood text supplemented with numerous color photographs. Thallon, a professor of architecture, takes frame construction to the next level, showing how to build a house's entire shell from the foundation to the roof. He believes that when properly constructed, a wood-framed house should be able to last for 200 years or more. This title's intended audience is professional builders and designers; a great deal of reader knowledge is assumed by the author. Broad sections include foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs. The text is brief and to the point, with a huge number of excellent illustrations providing the details. Libraries that own the original edition (1991) of this title should consider this revisionDit covers recent developments such as new sheathing methods, wood I-joists, and vinyl windows. A comprehensive glossary and list of resources round out this title. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) consist of slabs of foam insulation sandwiched between oriented strand board or plywood. They represent one of the newest technologies and may render wood-framing methods obsolete. Morley, a builder who specializes in SIPs construction, gives a compelling argument for this new systemDit's structurally superior, better insulated, faster to erect, and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods. The use of SIPs requires many specialized tools and techniques, all of which are covered in detail. A large resource list provides the names of architects, builders, and companies that deal with this system. Framing Basics is well written and is geared toward the beginner; with other titles in Sterling's "Basics" series, it deserves a place in most public library collections. Both Thallon's and Morley's works are excellent but are geared toward a specialized audience; public libraries with comprehensive collections and academic library architecture collections should consider them.DJonathan Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.
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"An invaluable reference for experienced designers and builders; an essential aid for beginners." Richard Meyer, National Association of Home Builders"
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: For Pros by Pros Graphic GT Fr (Spiral-bound)
For anyone involved or intereted in home frame construction this is the book to have. I am an architectural draftsman and this book, in my opinion, is the best reference book I own. Whatever the construction detail, this book has it. The detailed drawings are clear and well explained. What I really like most is that they give you several details for floors,decks,roofs,etc. depending on the situation. This is very helpful when you deal with custom designed homes when no two are alike.
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Best Framing book for Do-It-Yourselfers!,
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This review is from: For Pros by Pros Graphic GT Fr (Spiral-bound)
I had to replace a small shed roof (15'X4.5') on the back of a sun room and was very disappointed in ALL of the responses I received from the local contractors. Northern Virginia has been a hot spot for home renovations the past 5 years and apparently, these guys simply do not have to try to get work. Their complete lack of professionalism, responsiveness, and outrageous prices convinced me to do the project myself and thankfully, I found this book before I started. It provided clear, concise drawings and pictures that showed me, a beginner, how to frame, flash, and roof my entire project. The room is dry as bone now and I can't tell you how often I hear, "You did that yourself!". Great book.
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I purchased this book for my dad as he was about to embark on a crazy reno project. Since we received it his nose has been firmly planted within the pages, the content is concise as well as very broad and outlines many small features a handyman or part time renovator would miss. Fabulous diagrams! great buy
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