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Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Details for Builders and Designers (For Pros By Pros)

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A classic reference, the Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is a comprehensive visual handbook filled with hundreds of meticulous drawings showing the framing details you need to understand when building with wood. This revised fourth edition reflects the most recent changes in residential frame construction. It contains more details for engineered wood products, fasteners, and seismic hold-down requirements, as well as the latest IRC code updates. It is well annotated and covers foundations, floors, walls, stairs, and roofs. Because examples are taken from actual job sites by a trusted expert, this book is an invaluable visual aid that can help builders and homeowners alike to tackle a wide range of framing projects. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press (December 12, 1991)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 225 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0942391667


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 64


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.99 x 0.71 x 11.33 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #69,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #33 in Carpentry #91 in Home Design & Construction (Books) #122 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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    • DETAILED GRAPHIC -- GREAT FOR HELP ON REHABS OR NEW RESIDENTIAL JOBS
I had this book for years & used it A LOT for MAJOR APARTMENT REHABS & NEW CONSTRUCTION. Although things in Construction Specifications, such as "FRAMING, ACCORDING TO WEIGHT" in building codes is it 10", 12", 14" or 16" The framing is done the same way, you just change the distances. Like a 25x20 Deck, according to 2018 codes, it shows different size joist sizes 2x6,x 2x8 or 2x10 according to weight bearing & spacing. These diagrams don't change, just the dimensions & thats half the battle. So, with the graphic in front of you, all you need is current building codes and you can make changes to meet current codes. It helps home owners, contractors, & subs A LOT!. Plus, you see what they need to do before they do the job. When you can show a diagram or Graphic Guide to the detailed expected + CURRENT BUILDING CODES --> You'll get better bids, better quality workmanship, & no bs about "NOT KNOWING" what was included. BULL, it shows it in details, Codes & specifications. Doing MAJOR TURNKEY JOBS ARE NOT EASY, but with this it helped me a lot & our subs when doing a $1-3M Rehab on an Apartment Complex in 120 calendar days or less, jobs look betters & are done better & bidding is better, because they have all the information with them. It works & works great & is very helpful. Especially for home owners & contractors. If you do Commerical Jobs, that's a different type of books & a lot more expensive! Good Luck & God Bless America! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020 by Mark
    • Definitely for Pros by Pros type of book but very good book for references in framing.
This book is for the Pro framer or someone that has already got experience as a framer, it is really not for the beginner or weekend warrior type. I am not trying to run anyone off from buying the book, but it is a very highly advanced, detailed and well written book for much advanced frame construction. Not that it is bad, just that beware that when you get this book it is very good but for the advanced or more skilled framer. So for you guys that are doing framing for a living or have experience with framing or carpentry you will or should love this book and buy it now. I liked the book and it will go to my library of construction/self remodel type books I have and use or refer to. I have gotten a few good ideas out of this book and would recommend it to others, it is worth the money, great source or advanced and detailed framing instructions or ideas. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013 by S. Bates
    • Excellent text, awesome drawings
"Graphic Guide to Frame Construction" is an excellently illustrated spiral bound 'book' on wood frame construction. It covers all the major elements of home construction, from foundation, to floors, to walls, to roofs. It can be read as a book but is very reference-able. It does however assume some basic understanding of home construction, so it's not an absolute starter book. The text is a bit terse and requires some mulling over, but the drawings are fantastic. If you are considering building an outbuilding, adding on to your home, or perhaps even building your own home, this is one must have book, worth every single penny paid. Did I say that the illustrations are fantastic? They are. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2001 by davekfrommd
    • Great Product!!
Great Product!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025 by joe elling
    • Great
I 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. This is a great book. The graphic representations are exceptionally clear and detailed. Many alternatives are given, and in building you simply choose the alternative that gives you the most of what you want and follow the diagram. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2008 by Lynn
    • Good, but lacking some important information
This 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2008 by Frank
    • using it to build a house
I am building a house myself, and of course consuming everything I can from every source. This seems to be the all around most straight forward framing book I have found so far. It obviously does not have everything, but it has all the basics framing details and explanation without dumming it down too much. The author talks to you like an adault, with a little education. More than sufficient to build a house. You might need to fill in some very specialized situations looking at other resources, but for the most part this has the details. I also used the details out of this book, to replace some that were on my plans I did not like. So, I sort of use it as suplement. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013 by cenc
    • Good graphic presentaion of wood frame construction
This book is a good tool for anyone, do-it-yourselfer or not, to grasp how North American homes are put together. An excellent tool to learn the nomenclature of houses and house construction. I missed a discussion of the the reasons for and the pros and cons of the various methods. On the other hand, the lack of text is a strongpoint of this book, at least for those who want to quickly get up to speed on home construction. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2007 by Chris H.

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