The 11th edition of this Modern Carpentry textbook is an authoritative, up-to-date reference that provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light frame construction. Information is presented in a clear, nontechnical language, and topics covered include electrical, plumbing and HVAC. This updated edition also features new chapters on framing with steel and building decks and porches. 1006 pp.

Features:

• Uses clear, nontechnical language and detailed illustrations to provide the most easy-to-understand presentation of any carpentry book on the market.
• Includes many step-by-step procedures emphasized by special graphic treatment to set them off from the text.
• Provides detailed coverage of both residential and light commercial construction.
• Provides useful career information in a dedicated chapter, plus more than 20 "On-the-Job" features describing building trades occupations.
• Presents chapters arranged in a logical sequence, similar to the order in which the phases of building construction are performed