Steel-Frame House Construction [Paperback]

Timothy J. Waite (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572180455 | ISBN-13: 978-1572180451 | Publication Date: April 14, 2010

Framing with steel has obvious advantages over wood -- it won't warp, rot or get eaten by insects. Yet building with steel requires skills that can present challenges to the wood-frame builder or framer.

This book explains the secrets of steel framing techniques for building homes -- whether pre-engineered or built by stick framing. It shows, in step-by-step instructions how to build with steel. It shows you the techniques, tools and materials -- even how to estimate steel-framing costs.

You'll find instructions for designing for steel, tools and fasteners you'll need, foundations and anchoring, installing floor joists, standing walls, rafters and rood trusses, specialty framing, stick framing and panelization, thermal considerations, nonbearing walls, attaching exterior finished, working with subcontractors, what to expect during inspections and more.

Includes access to a FREE download with manhours, material, and labor prices, and an estimating program for estimating steel framing costs, along with steel framing details.

Product Details

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: Craftsman Book Co (April 14, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572180455
• ISBN-13: 978-1572180451
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #99 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Building & Construction

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This May Be the Steel Framing Bible, April 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Steel-Frame House Construction (Paperback)

I was looking for a book on residential steel framing and purchased Mr. Waite's book.

The book is very well written and covers all applications of residential steel framing--the How and the Why.

I'm a novice DIY builder and feel that I have the confidence after reading the book to take on a moderate sized project.

I'm not eloquent, but feel the book is a very good value for those interested in residential steel framing.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to Teach Old House Framers New Tricks, October 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Steel-Frame House Construction (Paperback)

If you want to build with steel this book not only shows you how, but also gives you manhours for your estimates!

I was impressed with the size and scope of the information here. From the types of tools needed for working with steel, to laying out the project, bacing, and construction of steel walls, roofs, even curved walls, and different types of insulation. It is well-written, and contains a CD-ROM for estimating -- complete with a database (one of the few I could find) of steel building materials and estimated manhours for installing the materials. All this for the low price of this book.

I've framed with wood for most of my life but after I've read this book I feel that I'm ready to try steel. After all, it's termite-proof, it doesn't burn too well, and offers value. I guess as more wood-framers that read this book, the more competition I'll have.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Answered My Questions..., July 22, 2005

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Mace Thomas (Orlando, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steel-Frame House Construction (Paperback)

While it was not the book I expected, it does cover the topic of framing your house in steel very well. It even answers the question of "How do I hang a picture?" :-) This book is for the DIY with a small house or for professionals who want to switch to working with steel. From start to finish, it is framing in steel.