Learn essential steel framing techniques with Steel Frame House Construction
Framing with steel has obvious advantages over wood, yet building with steel requires new skills that can present challenges to the wood builder. This new book explains steel framing techniques for homes. It shows you the techniques, the tools, the materials, and how you can make it happen. Includes hundreds of photos and illustrations, plus a FREE download is included with the book and consists of the National Estimator, an easy-to-use estimating program with 35 pages of manhour estimates, material and labor costs for steel-frame construction. 328 pp.
Steel-Frame House Construction - Table of Contents:
- What Is Light Gauge Steel?
- Why Switch from Dimensional Lumber?
- The Growing Interest in Steel
- The Transition from Wood to Steel
- Design and Standardization
- Hiring an Engineer
- Prescriptive Method
- Steel Fire and Sound Ratings
- Designing the Steel-Framed House
- Sizing the Steel Members
- Planning for Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC
- Steel Framing Design
- Light Gauge Steel
- Production of Molten Steel
- Purchasing from Manufacturers and Distributors
- Steel Framing Tools
- Fastening Tools
- Cutting Steel
- Clamps
- Bending Steel
- Miscellaneous Tools
- Steel Framing Fasteners
- Screw Basics
- Point Types
- Framing, Sheathing and Gypboard Screws
- Drive Pins and Nails
- Welding and Clinching
- Anchors
- Types of Construction
- Stick Framing
- Panelization
- Pre-Engineered Buildings
- Cost Impact
- Before Construction Begins
- How Will You Cut the Steel?
- Simplification
- Your Cut List
- Estimating Costs
- Material Delivery
- Foundations and Anchoring
- Concrete Tolerances
- Slabs-on-Grade
- Crawl-Space Foundations
- Basement Foundations
- Anchorage
- Floor Joists - First Floor
- Girders and Bearing Walls
- Layout
- Floor Squeaks, Pongs and Vibrations
- Wall Construction - Loadbearing Walls
- Wall Assembly
- Installing Studs
- Bracing
- Wall Erection
- Second Floor Construction
- Bearing Walls or Clear Spans
- Setting Floor Joists
- Safety
- Roof Framing with Rafters
- Designing the Rafter Roof
- Material Take-Off and Cut List
- Framing the Rafter Roof
- Finishing the Rafter Roof
- Roof Framing with Trusses
- Manufactured (Pre-engineered) Trusses
- Site-Built Trusses
- Ridge Caps
- Bracing
- Roof Completion Details
- Rafter Heels
- Roof Hold-Downs
- Roof Fascia
- Collector Blocks
- Rakes
- Barge Rafters
- Soffits
- Specialty Framing
- Curved Walls
- Curved Floors
- Archways
- Dormers
- Stairways
- Thermal Considerations
- Meeting the Energy Code
- Cavity Insulation
- Foam Insulation
- Loose Cellulose
- Wall Construction - Nonbearing Walls
- Layout
- Nonbearing Wall Studs
- Wall Assembly
- In-Place Wall Framing
- Gypboard Installation
- Attaching Molding, Cabinets and Shelving
- Exterior Finishes
- Factors to Consider
- Attaching the Exterior Finish
- Working with Utility Subcontractors
- Planning for Utility Runs
- Working with Plumbers
- Working with Electricians
- Working with HVAC Contractors
- Inspections
- Selling to the Homebuyer
- Marketing Tools
- Destroying the Myths
- Conclusion
- Prescriptive Method for Residential
Cold-Formed Steel Framing
- How to Use the Steel-Frame
Cost Data Disk
- List of Steel-Framing Details
- Index
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