The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction
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The essential, step-by-step guide to framing your own house―updated for the modern builder and savvy DIY homeowner.
Larry Haun, a legendary production framer with over 35 years of experience, distills a lifetime of knowledge into one invaluable course. This book shows you, step-by-step, the efficient, professional techniques used to frame a basic house, from laying down the sills to cutting the rafters.
Master the Craft, Build Your Future:
Significant Cost Savings (DIY): Learn the methods that minimize wasted time and materials―the most effective way to save thousands on a custom home build or renovation project. This book empowers the dedicated DIY homeowner to confidently manage or tackle the most crucial part of construction.Professional Efficiency: Haun’s renowned techniques, developed over decades on the job site, are designed to boost productivity. By mastering these streamlined processes, aspiring builders gain the foundational skills and speed necessary to launch a career as a highly efficient professional framer.Complete Course: This guide covers every essential step, including:Tools, plans, codes, and lumber selectionJoisting, sheathing, and fluent floor constructionLaying out, cutting, assembling, and raising wallsFraming all roof types: gable, hip, valley, and truss roofsBuilding various types of stairs
The Very Efficient Carpenter is your complete course in basic framing, designed to improve your efficiency and proficiency in residential construction.
Publisher : The Taunton Press
Publication date : October 1, 1998
Edition : Twentieth
Language : English
Print length : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 156158326X
ISBN-13 : 978-1561583263
Item Weight : 1.34 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.6 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #13,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Carpentry #1 in House Plans #6 in Electrical Home Improvement (Books)
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