Carpentry and Building Construction 2016

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Construction Book Express introduces the 2016 Edition of Carpentry and Building Construction!

This guide is a step-by-step toolbox for anyone looking into the carpentry aspect of construction.

Here is just a sample of the Table of Contents:

Unit 1 – Preparing to Build
Chapter 1 – The Construction Industry
Chapter 2 – Building Codes & Planning
Chapter 3 – Construction Safety & Health

Unit 2 – Tools & Equipment
Chapter 4 – Hand Tools
Chapter 5 – Power Saws
Chapter 6 – Other Power & Pneumatic Tools
Chapter 7 – Ladders, Scaffolds & Other Support

Unit 3 – Building Foundations
Chapter 8 – Concrete as a Building Material
Chapter 9 – Locating the House on the Building Site
Chapter 10 – Foundation Walls
Chapter 11 – Concrete Flatwork

Unit 4 – Wood Frame Construction
Chapter 12 – Wood as a Building Material
Chapter 13 – Engineered Wood
Chapter 14 – Structural Systems
Chapter 15 – Floor Framing
Chapter 16 – Wall Framing & Sheathing
Chapter 17 – Basic Roof Framing
Chapter 18 – Hip, Valley & Jack Rafters
Chapter 19 – Roof Assembly & Sheathing

Unit 5 – Completing the Structure
Chapter 20 – Windows & Skylights
Chapter 21 – Residential Doors
Chapter 22 – Roofing & Gutters
Chapter 23 – Siding
Chapter 24 – Brick Masonry & Siding

Unit 6 – Finish Carpentry
Chapter 25 – Stairways
Chapter 26 – Molding & Trim
Chapter 27 – Cabinets & Countertops
Chapter 28 – Wall Paneling

Unit 7 – Construction Specialties
Chapter 29 – Steel Framing Basics
Chapter 30 – Mechanicals
Chapter 31 – Thermal & Acoustical Insulation
Chapter 32 – Wall & Ceiling Surfaces
Chapter 33 – Exterior & Interior Paint
Chapter 34 – Finish Flooring
Chapter 35 – Decks & Porches

Be sure to purchase a copy of Carpentry and Building Construction today!