Carpentry

Floyd Vogt, Floyd Vogt, Kathy Sutpin

The intricate system of light frame building construction is presented in straightforward, step-by-step procedures in this popular bestseller. Carpentry, Fourth Edition follows the logical path of a residential project, using reader-friendly presentations and easy-to-follow diagrams to explore building plans, sitework and layout, footings and foundations, framing, interior and exterior surfaces, cabinetry and flooring, and more. This edition includes new materials and techniques with updated references to the International Residential Code (IRC), as well as a national approach to construction styles that takes into account regional variations caused by local environmental factors. - Back cover.