Download or read book Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Layout, Foundation, and Framing written by Mark Richard Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-03-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's knowledge you can build on Whether you're building a storage shed or your dream house, thesame principles govern choosing a site, setting the foundation,erecting the walls, and putting on the roof. This handy how-toguide has been totally revised and updated to cover new buildingmaterials and the latest techniques in construction and framing.It's where to find answers and solutions, from the first stake tothe last roofing nail. * Choose an appropriate site and lay out the structure * Construct a foundation that meets structural needs and weatherconditions * Work with block building materials * Understand balloon frame, post-and-beam, and platform frameconstruction * Calculate rafter length and choose the right roofingmaterials * Install skylights, cornices, doors, windows, and various types ofsiding