Framing roofs / from the editors of Fine homebuilding.
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BookSeries: For pros, by pros: Publisher: Newtown, CT : Taunton Press, c2010Edition: Completely rev. and updated.Description: 188 pages : color illustrations. ; 28 cm.ISBN: 9781600850684.Uniform titles: Fine homebuilding. Subject(s): Roofs -- Design and construction
| Framing (Building)DDC classification: 694.2 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 694.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Checked out | 24/01/2022 | 00134973 | |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and updated content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine -- from cutting rafters and framing roof valleys to building dormers and working with roof trusses. The contributors offer hardearned, job-tested advice on an impressive variety of tools, techniques, and trade secrets.
Framing Roofs shows how to work with speed and precision, and, since working on a roof is often a complicated and dangerous task, safety is always at the forefront.
Fine Homebuilding has been providing rock-solid information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction since 1981. With a circulation of 300,000, the magazine helps its dedicated readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. All the contributing authors of Framing Roofs are seasoned professionals who have written articles in the magazine.
Includes index.
Builder-tested, code approved--T.p.
Part 1: Stick Framing -- Cutting and setting common rafters -- Framing a gable roof -- Framing a roof valley -- Using a rafter square -- A different approach to rafter layout -- Framing a hip roof -- Hip-roof framing made easier -- Framing a gambrel roof -- Roof framing with engineered lumber -- Cordless Framing nailers -- Part 2: Dormers and bays -- Doghouse dormers -- Framing a classic shed dormer -- Framing a dramatic dormer -- A gable-dormer retrofit -- Framing an elegant dormer -- Framing a bay-window roof -- Part 3: Truss Framing -- Raising roof trusses -- Rolling roof trusses -- Building hip and valley roofs with trusses.
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FINE HOMEBUILDING has been providing rock-solid information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction since 1981. With a circulation of 300,000, the magazine helps its dedicated readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. All the contributing authors of Framing Roofs are seasoned professionals who have written articles in the magazine.