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Carpentry

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ISBN-10: 076681081X

ISBN-13: 9780766810815

Edition: 3rd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Gaspar J. Lewis, Floyd Vogt

List price: $190.95
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Carpentry, 3 E continues to provide readers with all of the information needed to construct a light-frame building, from start to finish including concise explanations and detailed diagrams. Whether they are looking for insight into how best to locate a structure on a site, or methods for installing the foundation, framing the structure, finishing interior and exterior surfaces, or finishing floors or installing cabinetry, readers will find the answers they seek in this all-new edition of our best-selling carpentry book.
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Book details

List price: $190.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 7/28/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 960
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 5.148
Language: English

Floyd Vogt is a sixth-generation carpenter and contractor. His family operated a small business devoted to all phases of home construction, and he began working in the family business at age 15. After completing a B.A. in chemistry at the State University of New York College at Oneonta, Mr. Vogt returned to the field as a self-employed remodeler. In 1985 he began teaching in the Carpentry program at the State University of New York, Delhi. He has taught many courses, including light framing, advanced framing, math, energy-efficient construction, finish carpentry, finish masonry, and estimating. Mr. Vogt is currently a professor in the Construction Design-Build Management bachelor's degree…    

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Wood and Lumber
Wood
Lumber
Engineered Panels
Rated Plywood and Panels
Non-Structural Panels
Engineered Lumber Products
Laminated Veneer Lumber
Parallel Strand and Laminated Strand Lumber
Wood I-Beams
Glued Laminated Beams
Fasteners
Nails, Screws, and Bolts
Anchors and Adhesives
Hand Tools
Layout Tools
Boring and Cutting Tools
Fastening and Dismantling Tools
Portable Power Tools
Saws, Drills, and Drivers
Planes, Routers, and Sanders
Fastening Tools
Stationary Power Tools
Circular Saw Blades
Radial Arm and Miter Saw
Table Saw
BLUE PRINTS AND BUILDING CODES
Understanding Drawings
Floor Plan
Sections and Elevations
Plot and Foundation Plans
Building Codes and Regulations
Rough Carpentry
Building Layout
Leveling and Layout Instruments
Laying Out Foundation Lines
Concrete and Concrete Forms
Characteristics of Concrete
Forms for Slabs, Walks, and Driveways
Wall and Column Forms
Stair Forms
Floor Framing
Types of Frame Construction
Layout and Construction of the Floor Frame
Construction to Prevent Termites and Fungi
Wall Framing
Exterior Wall Frame Parts
Framing the Exterior Wall
Interior Rough Work
Ceiling Joists & Partitions
Backing, Blocking, and Bases
Metal Framing
Scaffolds, Ladders, and Horses
Wood, Metal, and Pump Jack Scaffolds
Brackets, Horses, and Ladders
Roof Framing
Roof Types and Terms
Gable and Gambrel Roofs
Hip Roofs
Intersecting Roofs
Shed Roofs, Dormers, and Special Framing Problems
Stair Framing
Stairways and Stairwells
Stair Layout and Construction
Insulation and Ventilation
Thermal and Acoustical Insulation
Condensation and Ventilation
Exterior Finish
Roofing
Asphalt Shingles
Roll Roofing
Wood Shingles and Shakes
Flashing
Windows
Window Terms and Types
Window Installation and Glazing
Exterior Doors
Door Frame Construction and Installation
Door Fitting and Hanging
Door Lock Installation
Siding and Cornice Construction
Wood Siding Types and Sizes
Applying Horizontal and Vertical Wood Siding
Wood Shingle and Shake Siding
Aluminum and Vinyl Siding
Cornice Terms and Design
Gutters and Downspouts
Porches, Decks and Fences
Porch and Deck Construction
Fence Design and Erection
Interior Finish
Drywall Construction
Gypsum Board
Single and Multi-Layer Drywall Application
Concealing Fasteners and Joints
Wall Paneling and Wall Tile
Types of Wall Paneling
Application of Wall Paneling
Ceramic Wall Tile
Ceiling Finish
Suspended Ceilings
Ceiling Tile
Interior Doors and Door Frames
Description of Interior Doors
Installation of Interior Doors and Door Frames
Interior Trim
Description and Application of Molding
Application of Door Casings, Base and Window Trim
Stair Finish
Description of Stair Finish
Finishing the Stair Body
Balustrade Installation
Finish Doors
Description of Wood Finish Floor