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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 694.2 EAN: 9781600850233 Edition: 3rd ed. Format: Illustrated ISBN: 1600850235 Label: Taunton Press Manufacturer: Taunton Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: January 01, 2009 Publisher: Taunton Press Studio: Taunton Press Editorial Review: Product Description: The classic guide - revised and updated. The book that builders, architects, and students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods, and the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, Rob Thallons Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations, and field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered and composite materials, and construction in high-wind and seismic areas. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great referenceA great reference for the DIY homeowner. Lots of drawings to show you the right way to do things from foundations to framing. Rating:  - pretty goodThis book has a lot of good framing scenarios interesting tidbits. Both a good reference and interesting to page through. Rating: - GreatI do a lot of non-professional new construction. For me, visualizing the right way do do something is the problem. Once the skin is on a building I have no idea what lies underneath -- I have no 'guide' to model my construction after. Also, building according to convention is useful -- for instance, it's good to know that you can expect to find a vertical stud in a wall every 16 or 24 inches, regardless of who built the building and when -- and this book clarifies what those conventions are. Read More Rating: - Great basic reference for residential buildingHave been using this reference for years as an Architect. Probably the best one out there that covers all the basics. Not overly complicated. Could use an advanced version for more complicated details, especially in roofing (half-hips, etc.) and foundations. Great reference for the nomencalture of all the parts. Do not expect to build from it as codes and structural sizing are required and vary too much, but good, basic detailing and understanding overall with plenty of illustrations. Rating:  - Good, but lacking some important informationThis is a good reference for framing details, which I turn to frequently as we work on the design for our new home. That said, there are numerous gaps and while some might be excused as esoteric, like framing a swept roof at the eaves (though it is pictured on the cover of the book), many others are not, such as flashing at masonry entry steps. I would like to see the book updated to include more "Building Science" lessons, OVE (Optimum Value Engineering)and perhaps SIPS. Still a good book, overall. |
