Detail for Wood Frame House Construction: Illustrated Handbook

With dozens of illustrations and an easy-to-understand writing style, the book is an ideal resource to help builders, homeowner and students master the construction details of carpentry and framing. The text is logically organized to provide a comprehensive, yet concise, introduction to the trade, from foundations and floors to walls, rafters, and roofs--as well as special topics such as stairs, railings, porches, and decks.