Carpentry and Building Construction (Hardcover)

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Product Description

"Carpentry and Building Construction" is widely used for vocational building construction programs in secondary and post-secondary schools. The fifth edition has been completely updated and expanded, so you can be sure your teaching is technically correct and state of the art. This comprehensive text covers everything from print reading to painting.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 978 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Glencoe; 5 Sub edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 002838699X
• ISBN-13: 978-0028386997
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #342,700 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carpentry And Building Construction (hardcover), December 30, 1999

By	Nancy G. Conner "ladyjessica" (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is *the* book, wheither you are a novice or a master carpenter! It contains plenty of helpful and informative charts, diagrams, pictures and examples - how to calculate materials and costs, board feet, compares different materials and specifies the applications. It starts from the basics of hand tools and power tools with clear instructions their use, maintenance, and even some repair. You're guided from planning and preparing the building site all the way to completion of construction. I didn't see where anything was left out. My father was a building contractor for 56 years. This book is like having his knowledge at my fingertips!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for students, but...., August 18, 2000

By A Customer

The previous editions of this book contained a lot of reference information and illustrations for both novice and experienced home carpenter. This edition has changed the emphasis to students primarily, with larger type but less specific reference material such as hanging doors, special framing problems, etc. Disappointing.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference on carpentry for all levels of skills, August 7, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Carpentry and Building Construction (Hardcover)

Used as a textbook in many trade schools to teach carpentry, this 954 page book is a great reference for anyone who is interested in the carpentry used in building constrcution. Realtors, contractors, building supply salespeople, any professional in the construction business will find this book useful. If you're building, buying, or currently own a home you will find invaluable information on building construction and the terminology used in the trade, to help you in decision making concerning the future of your home. You will find extensive sections on tools and machinery (over 100 pages), foundations, framing, exterior and interior finishing. Hundreds of diagrams, photograhs, and pictures give you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions on new construction, repairs, and remodeling.