For courses in Architectural Drafting and Light Construction, Residential Construction, and General Carpentry. This complete introduction to residential construction includes coverage of the use and care of hand and power tools, building site preparation, and complete construction from foundation to finished product. A comprehensive text that addresses how residential buildings are assembled, regardless of location, Principles and Practices of Light Construction contains ample photos, up-to-date explanations, and guides to the proper and safe process of construction. Intended for beginners, this guide also will prove useful for advanced construction people, as it provides valuable insights in how to approach construction issues.
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"The overall strength of this text is in its logical or sequential development related to the actual construction process. It is a good introductory book for beginning students." — Eugene H. Wright, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
"This text is designed to provide learning options for both the teacher and for students. The authors understand the construction process and have shared their knowledge in a way that is meaningful, practical, and useful to build a house or small building." — D. Perry Achor, Purdue University
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This new edition updates one of the classics in the field. Materials and methods have been updated to include the latest standards and technology, including energy efficiency and the newest power tools. New illustrations have been added throughout the book to represent current trends in the workplace. The layout of the text corresponds closely to standard instructional requirements and the step-by-step approach enhances reference value.
New to this edition:- Scaffold erection and safety
- All chapters updated
- 145 new illustrations
- Glossary of terms
- Improved review questions
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