Steel-Frame House Construction (Paperback)

by Timothy J. Waite (Author) "Light gauge steel framing members (sometimes called cold-formed steel) are made from structural quality sheet steel that's formed into shapes either through press-braking blanks sheared..." (more)
Key Phrases: Second Edition Figure, North American Steel Framing Alliance, Research Center (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: Craftsman Book Company (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572180455
• ISBN-13: 978-1572180451
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #410,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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34 of 36 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

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.

21 of 21 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

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Mace Thomas (Orlando, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

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.