Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction

ISBN-13: 9781119528524 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 384 str.

Scot Simpson

Spis treści

About the Author xiAcknowledgments xiiiIntroduction xvChapter 1: Introduction to Framing 1Framing Terms 4Framing Lumber 6Framing Sheathing 7Engineered Wood Products 8Lumber and Wood Structural Panel Grade Stamps 12Framing Nails 13Framing Tools 14The Switch to Cordless Tools 16Framing Tool Truck 17Cutting Lumber 18Protecting Lumber from Decay 19Preservative Treated Wood 21Chapter 2: Nailing Patterns 23Nail Top Plate to Studs 26Nail Bottom Plate to Studs 26Nail Double Plate to Top Plate 27Nail Corner 27Nail Walls Together or Nail Double Studs 27Nail Trimmer to Stud 28Concrete Nailing 28Nail Bearing and Nonbearing Walls to Floor Perpendicular to Joists 29Nail Bearing and Nonbearing Walls to Floor Parallel to Joists 29Nail Header to Stud 30Nail Let-in Bracing 31Nail End of Joist 32Nail Rim Joist 32Nail Sheathing 33Nail Built-up Girders and Beams 34Nail Joist Blocking 34Nail Lapping Joists 35Nail Drywall Backing 35Nail Trusses to Wall 36Nail Ceiling Joist, Rafters, and Ridge 36Nail Rafters to Wall 37Nail Blocks 37Nail Fascia and Bargeboard 38Chapter 3: Floor Framing 39Step 1-Crown and Place Joists 42Steps 2 and 3-Nail Rim Joists in Place and Cut Joists to Length 43Step 4-Nail Joists in Place 44Step 5-Frame Openings in Joists 45Steps 6 and 7-Block Bearing Walls and Nail Joists to Walls 46Step 8-Drywall Backing 47Step 9-Subfloor Sheathing 48Chapter 4: Wall Framing 49Step 1-Spread Headers 52Step 2-Spread Makeup 53Steps 3-7-Assemble Wall 54Step 8-Square Wall 55Step 9-Sheathe Wall 56Step 10-Install Nail-Flange Windows 57Steps 11-15-Standing and Setting Wall 58Step 16-Plumb and Line 59Framing Rake Walls 62Chapter 5: Roof Framing 71Roof Framing Terms 74Step 1-Finding the Lengths of Common Rafters 76Step 2-Cut Common Rafter 85Step 3-Set Ridge Board 88Step 4-Set Common Rafters 89Step 5-Find Length of Hip and Valley Rafters 90Step 6-Cut Hip and Valley Rafters 91Step 7-Set Hip and Valley Rafters 93Step 8-Set Jack Rafters 94Step 9-Block Rafters and Lookouts 95Step 10-Set Fascia 95Step 11-Install Sheathing 96Learning Rafters by Example 97Ceiling Joists 108Step 1-Spread Trusses 110Step 2-Sheathe Gable Ends 111Step 3-Set Gable Ends 111Step 4-Roll Trusses 112Steps 5-8 113Chapter 6: Doors, Windows, and Stairs 115Door Framing Terms 118Installation of Exterior Doors 118Installation of Nail-Flange Window 121Installation of Window Flashing 122Steps for Window Flashing Installation When Windows Installed Before WRB (Weather Resistant Barrier) 123Steps for Window Flashing Installation When Windows Installed After WRB (Weather Resistant Barrier) 124Installation of Sliding Glass Doors 125Installation of Stairs 126Circular Stairs 131Chapter 7: Layout 139Wall Layout 142Joist Layout 157Rafter or Truss Layout 159Roof Layout 159Chapter 8: Engineered Wood Products 161Engineered Panel Products 164Engineered Lumber Products 165Chapter 9: Wind and Earthquake Framing 185The Strength of Good Framing 188Understanding Structural Loads 188Building Code Load Requirements 189Regional Considerations 190Framing Details 190Hold-Downs 197Positive Placement Nail Guns 202Chapter 10: Building Code Requirements 205Introduction to Building Codes 208Framing According to Code 212Protection from Decay 230Termite Protection 238Chapter 11: Green Framing 239Green Framing Feeling 242Advanced Framing 242Material Selection 244Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) 245SIP Installation 245SIP Tools 251Chapter 12: Preparing for a Job 253Developing a Job Start Checklist 256Reviewing the Plans and Making Preparations 259Organizing the Job Site 263Chapter 13: Managing the Framing Start 267Checking Exterior Wall Dimensions 270Checking Reference Lines for Square 271Adjusting Reference Lines 272Checking the Building for Level 274Chapter 14: Managing a Framing Team 279Managing Your Team 282The Role of Lead Framers 283Quality Control 292Organizing Tools and Materials 293Teaching Framers 296Framing Tips for Every Task 298Planning and Scheduling 306Recordkeeping 308Productivity 310Chapter 15: Safety 317Personal Protective Equipment 320Hand Tools 321Ladders 323Fall Protection 323Rough Terrain Forklift Safety 325Housekeeping 327Chapter 16: Healthy Framing 331Healthy Framing 333Injuries and Prevention 334NIOSH Lifting Equation 336Power Tool Weights 337Lumber Weight Chart 338Stretching 339Noise 340Glossary 343Spanish Framing Terms 351Index 359

O autorze

Scot Simpson, owned his own construction firm, S.S. Framing in Edmonds, WA, for 36 years until his recent retirement. He developed and refined the methods in this book and used them to train his crews. Scot is the author of two other construction books and numerous articles for construction magazines, such as Fine Homebuilding and the Journal of Light Construction. In addition, he developed and hosted the video, "Resisting the Forces of Earthquakes" with the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute and the International Conference of Building Officials.