Hello all. I have a good friend that just bought some land and is having a home built. The problem is that I’ve become his “dictionary†for the job. Wasn’t too bad when he had me go over the plans with him, but now that construction has begun it is getting to be a bit much. I can’t have him calling me a hundred times a day to ask me to explain the technical terms for everything he hears out of the site super’s mouth and to explain the how’s and why’s. If I’m getting it this bad, I can only imagine the questions the site super is getting from him.<!—-><!—-> <!—->
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Can anyone recommend a good book(s) or back issue of FHB/JLC that would help explain the different parts of the house (e.g. – rim joist vs sill plate, floating slab, grade beam, hip roof, etc.) and the construction process? It would be especially helpful if it had a ton of illustrations and photos. <!—-><!—->
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Steve
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Ihave an earlier edition of this book. It's similar to a lite version of Architectural Graphic Standards. Great book. Search amazon for a book by Francis Ching.
<edit> Well crud, nothing pasted. It's called "Building Construction Illustrated". Large format (8x10) paperback type book, heavy on illustrations.
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Edited 5/6/2009 12:25 pm ET by FastEddie
JLC Field Guide will help him and you.
http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/4a01b97f16cebacf27170a32100a0667/Product/View/FG001
Bruce
Rob Thallon has a couple of well illustrated books. Lots of drawings showing lots of details. I own both of them.
"Graphic Guide to Frame Construction" is one for the framing. He has another titled "Graphic Guide to Interior Details" for the rest of the house.
They are both FHB books.
Thanks! I may just have to pick those up for myself and loan them to him. The JLC books look pretty good.
Edited 5/6/2009 1:32 pm ET by terrapin
i'll second the Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, although it may not help much with masonry, concrete, mechanicals, etc.. And the images are all details, which may not translate well for a novice.
The Frank Ching books are very good also, but they may be rudimentary for a job site. Your bud might want to dig through the local library and get 3-4 different books that meet his level of understanding.
As others mentioned I would recommend both the Graphic Guide and Francis Chings. Got plenty of use out of both early on in my career.
Audels Carpenters and Builders Guide. The most complete info on every phase of building you'll be able to carry without a wheelbarrow.
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try Carpentry & Building Cinstruction by Feirer & Feirer.
isbn 0-07-822703-8
hope this helps
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"Carpentry" by Koel.
http://www.amazon.com/Carpentry-Leonard-Koel/dp/0826907385
I have an earlier edition, has a blue cover.
It's the book we used all thru trade school.
covers everything ... and as it's a text book it explains most things pretty well.
Jeff
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Modern Carpentry by Willis Wagner used to be the standard text for many Vocational programs. It may still be. It's been updated several times.
Excellent book!
Just found it on Amazon.
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Pete,
Thanks! Didn't know about that site.
oldfred
Modern Carpentry.
It was recommended to me when I was studying for my license.
This book has everything. I read it cover to cover. It is a good book to have around.
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