Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction (RSMeans)

The bestselling step by step framing guide—updated and expanded to meet 2018 codes and standards
Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition—Updated and Expanded is a comprehensive guide to rough carpentry and framing, written by an expert with over forty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through step by step framing instructions for floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs. Hundreds of full color illustrations and photos enable novice and professional framers to understand and master framing techniques.
This Updated and Expanded Second Edition includes the framing techniques of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and updated OSHA rules. It also includes new coverage of today's electric tools, wind and earthquake framing, medical and physiological factors of framing, and a revised safety chapter. Builders will find information on nailing patters, overall layout, engineered wood patterns, and green framing. In addition, the book offers readers tools and techniques for preparing for a job and managing a team. This