Authors: Willis H. Wagner, Howard "Bud" Smith, and Mark W. Huth

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. Premium content includes narrated videos and animations, label art activities, vocabulary activities, and review questions.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Modern Carpentry, 12th Edition

• Front Matter
• Section 1 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
• Section 2 Foundations and Framing
• • 9 - Footings and Foundations
  • 10 - Floor Framing
  • 11 - Wall and Ceiling Framing
  • 12 - Roof Framing
  • 13 - Framing with Steel
• Section 3 Closing In
• • 14 - Roofing Materials and Methods
  • 15 - Windows and Exterior Doors
  • 16 - Exterior Wall Finish
• Section 4 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
• Section 5 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
• Section 6 Mechanical Systems
• • 30 - Electrical Wiring
  • 31 - Plumbing Systems
  • 32 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
• Appendix A Carpentry Math Review
• Appendix B Technical Information
• Glossary
• Index