Modern Carpentry provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light construction, including site preparation and layout, foundations, framing and sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, stairs, cabinetry, and finishing. Special topics, such as chimneys, fireplaces, and decks, are also covered. The text familiarizes students with other aspects of the building trades with chapters on plumbing, electrical, and HVACR.
- Changes for this edition include a new Green Building and Certification Programs chapter, new Thinking Green features, increased coverage of International Residential Code (IRC) and OSHA requirements, and increased safety and rigging content.
- A career chapter and Construction Careers features throughout the text introduce students to on-the-job success factors, including basic skills, safety, attitudes, and career opportunities.
- Detailed, step-by-step procedures break down complex operations into easy-to-follow tasks, ensuring student success.
Preparing to Build 1. The Carpenter's Workplace 2. Safety 3. Building Materials 4. Hand Tools 5. Power Tools 6. Scaffolds, Ladders, and Rigging 7. Plans, Specifications, and Codes 8. Building Layout Foundations and Framing 9. Footings and Foundations 10. Floor Framing 11. Wall and Ceiling Framing 12. Roof Framing 13. Framing with Steel Closing In 14. Roofing Materials and Methods 15. Windows and Exterior Doors 16. Exterior Wall Finish | Finishing 17. Thermal and Sound Insulation 18. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish 19. Finish Flooring 20. Stair Construction 21. Doors and Interior Trim 22. Cabinetry 23. Painting, Finishing, and Decorating Special Construction 24. Chimneys and Fireplaces 25. Post-and-Beam Construction 26. Systems-Built Housing 27. Green Building and Certification Programs 28. Remodeling, Renovating, and Repairing 29. Building Decks and Porches Mechanical Systems 30. Electrical Wiring 31. Plumbing Systems 32. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning |
