Modern Carpentry: Building Construction Details in Easy-To-Understand Form

Modern Carpentry provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light frame construction, including site preparation and layout, foundations, framing and sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, stairs, cabinetry, and finishing procedures for interior walls, floors, and ceilings. Beyond a discussion of building basics, Modern Carpentry covers special topics such as chimneys, fireplaces, and decks. Systems-built (prefabricated) housing, remodeling, cabinet installation, solar construction, and painting and decorating are also covered. This workbook is organized to follow the textbook on a chapter-by-chapter basis, providing questions to help the student review the material presented in the chapter. This supplement is a consumable resource, designed with perforated pages so that a given chapter can be removed and turned in for grading or checking.