Books : Graphic Guide to Frame Construction (For Pros By Pros)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 694.2
EAN: 9781600850233
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1600850235
Label: Taunton Press
Manufacturer: Taunton Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 243
Publication Date: January 01, 2009
Publisher: Taunton Press
Sales Rank: 28293
Studio: Taunton Press
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The classic guide - revised and updated. The book that builders, architects, and students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods, and the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, Rob Thallons Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations, and field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered and composite materials, and construction in high-wind and seismic areas.
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Received the book in good shape as stated. The delivery time was also as expected. Happy and will buy again.
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I struck gold on this one. Just an absolutely fantastic, practical introduction to framing. Mr. Thallon does a great job on the material, and the illustrations are well-done. While my purchase was done more out of pure curiosity than a pending project, I did pass it on to a friend who was building an addition to his house. He was impressed, and used the book extensively during his build with great success resulting in a solidly built addition that he can have confidence in.
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A great reference for the DIY homeowner. Lots of drawings to show you the right way to do things from foundations to framing.
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This book has a lot of good framing scenarios interesting tidbits. Both a good reference and interesting to page through.
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I do a lot of non-professional new construction. For me, visualizing the right way do do something is the problem. Once the skin is on a building I have no idea what lies underneath -- I have no 'guide' to model my construction after. Also, building according to convention is useful -- for instance, it's good to know that you can expect to find a vertical stud in a wall every 16 or 24 inches, regardless of who built the building and when -- and this book clarifies what those conventions are.
This is a great book. The graphic representations are exceptionally clear and detailed. Many alternatives are given, and in building you simply choose the alternative that gives you the most of what you want and follow the diagram.
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