Graphic Guide to Frame Construction

Fifth Edition, Revised and Updated

Rob Thallon

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Taunton Press Inc
01 March 2025

Residential buildings, domestic buildings; Carpentry; DIY: carpentry & woodworking; Home renovation & extension

If you're in need of info on framing construction, look no further. This newly revised and updated edition of our classic visual handbook is loaded with up-to-date code information, the latest material advice and detailed construction methods. Building on the success of earlier editions--which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies - accomplished architect and teacher Rob Thallon delivers on the details you need to get the job done right.

Covers a broad range of projects. Whether you're setting a foundation, erecting a partition wall, or flashing a window, you'll find information on the project in this book. The book's major categories include:

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Footings and Foundations .

Beams, Joist Systems, and Subflooring .

Wall Framing, Bracing, and Sheathing .

Roof Framing, Flashing, and Insulation .

Exterior and Interior Stairs and Handrails

Filled with 500+ meticulous drawings, there are well over a hundred new drawings in this updated edition that precisely explain best practices for energy-efficient construction, advanced framing techniques, how to control moisture in wood-framing, installation information for new building materials and more.

Whether you're a builder, architect, or homeowner, you'll find this up-to-the-minute resource is the perfect visual aid to help you tackle a wide range of framing projects with confidence.

AUTHOR: Rob Thallon, architect and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon, is the author of the bestselling ""Graphic Guide"" series. He has more than 30 years of experience in residential design construction and has designed many custom houses and housing complexes.

By: Rob Thallon
Imprint: Taunton Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th ed.
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 15mm
ISBN: 9781641551694
ISBN 10: 1641551690
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Rob Thallon, architect and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon, is the author of the bestselling ""Graphic Guide"" series. He has more than 30 years of experience in residential design construction and has designed many custom houses and housing complexes.