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Residential Structure & Framing
From the Editors of The Journal of Light Construction
Master the complexities of
structural design and advanced framing techniques with this hands-on guide for
builders and remodelers. With
simple explanations in plain English, you’ll learn how to calculate loads,
size joists and beams, and tackle many of the common structural problems faced
by residential contractors – including cantilevered floors, complex roof
structures, tall windows walls, and seismic and wind bracing.
Plus, you’ll learn field-proven production techniques for advanced
wall, floor, and roof framing with both dimensional and engineered lumber.
Topics include:
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Sizing Joists and Beams
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Framing with Wood
I-Joists
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Seismic & Wind
Bracing
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Supporting Oversized
Dormers
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Truss Erection &
Bracing
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Unequal-Pitch Roofs
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Corner Window Framing
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Coffered Ceilings
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Building Second-Story
Additions
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Stiffening Bouncy Floors
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Steel Moment Frames
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Old House Shoring &
Jacking
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Loadbearing Cantilevers
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LVL & Glulam Beams
And Much More...
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