This comprehensive, hands-on resource covers all aspects of carpentry, from the foundations of the building to the rooftop. The material is presented, step by step, in logical order of construction of atypical wood-frame building. Nearly 1,300 illustrations and tricks of the trade are included, along with information on scaffolding, rating man-made panels for structural purposes, energy conservation, cabinets and countertops, new materials, and more.
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