The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction

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 stairsThe Very Efficient Carpenter is your complete course in basic framing, designed to improve your efficiency and proficiency in residential construction.

Author:

Larry Haun

Publisher:

Taunton Press

Publication Date:

Oct 01, 1998

Number of pages:

224 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

156158326X

ISBN-13:

9781561583263