Section 1—Preparing to Build 1 The Carpenter’s Workplace. . . . . . . . . . .2 2 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3 Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 4 Hand Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 5 Power Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 6 Scaffolds, Ladders, and Rigging . . . . . 117 7 Plans, Specifications, and Codes . . . . 133 8 Building Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Section 2—Foundations and Framing 9 Footings and Foundations . . . . . . . . . 180 10 Floor Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 11 Wall and Ceiling Framing . . . . . . . . . .263 12 Roof Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 13 Framing with Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339 Section 3—Closing In 14 Roofing Materials and Methods . . . . .352 15 Windows and Exterior Doors . . . . . . .401 16 Exterior Wall Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439 Section 4—Finishing 17 Thermal and Sound Insulation. . . . . . .484 18 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish . . . . . .527 19 Finish Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .565 20 Stair Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .589 21 Doors and Interior Trim . . . . . . . . . . . .609 22 Cabinetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .637 23 Painting, Finishing, and Decorating. . .663 Section 5—Special Construction 24 Chimneys and Fireplaces . . . . . . . . . .692 25 Post-and-Beam Construction . . . . . . .709 26 Systems-Built Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . .725 27 Green Building and Certification Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 741 28 Remodeling, Renovating, and Repairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757 29 Building Decks and Porches . . . . . . . . 781 Section 6—Mechanical Systems 30 Electrical Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .798 31 Plumbing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .823 32 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .847 Appendix A Carpentry Math Review. . . . .862 Appendix B Technical Information. . . . . . .881 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937 Brief Contents xii Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.