Carpentry

Author : Floyd Vogt

9781337798198

1040 Pages Hardcover

7th Edition | Previous Editions: 2014, 2010, 2006

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Effectively equip today's students to become professional carpenters with the in-depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY, Seventh Edition. This popular bestseller by well-known expert Floyd Vogt presents the intricate system of contemporary light frame building construction usin... more

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Many chapters conclude with a description of an estimating process, followed by an "Estimating Formula" graphic with an example of shorthand estimating, making this vital process more user-friendly and allowing readers to practice applying what they have learned.

Each unit features "Going Green Tip... more

New to this Edition

New and updated photos throughout the text (and especially in the chapter on roof shingles) help familiarize readers with current tools, techniques, and worksites they may encounter as real-world professionals.

A new chapter on value engineering focuses on assessing various methods of framing to de... more

Author

Floyd Vogt

Floyd Vogt is a sixth-generation carpenter and contractor. His family operated a small business devoted to all phases of home construction, and he began working in the family business at age 15. After completing a B.A. in chemistry at the State University of New York College at Oneonta, Mr. Vogt returned to the field as a self-employed remodeler. In 1985 he began teaching in the carpentry program at the State University of New York, Delhi. He has taught many courses, including light framing, advanced framing, math, energy-efficient construction, finish carpentry, finish masonry, and estimating. Mr. Vogt is currently a professor emeritus in the construction design-build management bachelor's degree program, where his course responsibilities included residential construction, AutoCAD, construction seminar, and physical science applications. He has also served as a carpentry regional coordinator for Skills-USA and as a post-secondary Skills-USA student advisor. Mr. Vogt is the co-author of CARPENTRY, and he is a member of a local town board.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.
SECTION I: TOOLS AND MATERIALS.
UNIT 1. Wood and Lumber.
1. Wood.
2. Lumber.
UNIT 2. Engineered Panels.
3. Rated Plywood and Panel.
4. Nonstructural Panels.
UNIT 3. Engineered Lumber Products.
5. Laminated Veneer Lumber.
6. Parallel Strand Lumber and Laminated Strand Lumber.
7. Wood I-Joists.
8. Glue-Laminated Lumber.
UNIT 4. Fasteners.
9. Nails, Screws, and Bolts.
10. Anchors and Adhesives.
UNIT 5. Hand Tools.
11. Layout Tools.
12. Boring and Cutting Tools.
13. Fastening and Dismantling Tools.
UNIT 6. Portable Power Tools.
14. Saws, Drills, and Drivers.
15. Planes, Routers, and Sanders.
16. Fastening Tools.
UNIT 7. Stationary Power Tools.
17. Circular Saw Blades.
18. Radial Arm and Miter Saws.
19. Table Saws.
UNIT 8. Jobsite Safety and Scaffolds.
20. Jobsite Safety and Construction Aids.
21. Scaffolds.
UNIT 9. Architectural Plans and Building Codes.
22. Understanding Architectural Plans.
23. Floor Plans.
24. Sections and Elevations.
25. Plot and Foundation Plans.
26. Building Codes and Zoning Regulations.
SECTION II: ROUGH CARPENTRY.
UNIT 10. Building Layout.
27. Leveling and Layout Tools.
28. Laying Out Foundation Lines.
UNIT 11. Concrete Form Construction.
29. Foundations and Concrete.
30. Flatwork Forms.
31. Vertical Formwork.
32. Concrete Stair Forms.
33. Foundation Damp Proofing and Termite Control.
UNIT 12. Floor Framing.
34. Wood Frame Construction.
35. Layout and Construction of the Floor Frame.
UNIT 13. Exterior Wall Framing.
36. Exterior Wall Frame Parts.
37. Framing the Exterior Wall.
UNIT 14. Interior Rough Work.
38. Interior Partitions and Ceiling Joists.
39. Backing, Blocking, and Furring.
40. Steel Framing.
UNIT 15. Roof Framing.
41. Roof Types and Terms.
42. Gable and Shed Roofs.
43. Trussed Roofs.
UNIT 16. Advanced Roof Framing.
44. Hip Roofs.
45. Intersecting Roofs.
46. Advanced Roofing Details.
47. Value Engineering.
UNIT 17. Stair Framing.
48. Stairways and Stair Design.
49. Stair Layout and Construction.
UNIT 18. Insulation and Ventilation.
50. Thermal and Acoustical Insulation.
51. Condensation and Ventilation.
SECTION III: EXTERIOR FINISH.
UNIT 19. Roofing.
52. Asphalt Shingles and Tile Roofing.
53. Wood Shingles and Shakes.
54. Flashing.
UNIT 20. Windows.
55. Window Terms and Types.
56. Window Installation and Glazing.
UNIT 21. Exterior Doors.
57. Door Frame Construction and Installation.
58. Door Fitting and Hanging.
59. Installing Exterior Door Hardware.
UNIT 22. Siding and Cornice Construction.
60. Siding Types and Sizes.
61. Applying Vertical and Horizontal Siding.
62. Wood Shingle and Shake Siding.
63. Aluminum and Vinyl Siding.
64. Cornice Terms and Design.
65. Gutters and Downspouts.
UNIT 23. Decks, Porches, and Fences.
66. Deck and Porch Construction.
67. Fence Design and Erection.
SECTION IV: INTERIOR FINISH.
UNIT 24. Drywall Construction.
68. Gypsum Board.
69. Single-Layer and Multilayer Drywall Application.
70. Concealing Fasteners and Joints.
UNIT 25. Wall Paneling and Ceiling Finish.
71. Types of Wall Paneling.
72. Application of Wall Paneling.
73. Ceramic Tile.
74. Ceilings.
UNIT 26. Finish Floors.
75. Description of Wood Finish Floors.
76. Laying Wood Finish Floor.
77. Underlayment and Resilient Tile.
UNIT 27. Interior Doors and Door Frames.
78. Description of Interior Doors.
79. Installation of Interior Doors and Door Frames.
UNIT 28. Interior Trim.
80. Description and Application of Molding.
81. Application of Door Casings, Base, and Window Trim.
UNIT 29. Stair Finish.
82. Description of Stair Finish.
83. Finishing Open and Closed Staircases.
84. Balustrade Installation.
UNIT 30. Cabinets and Countertops.
85. Cabinet Design and Installation.
86. Cabinet Construction.

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