Modern Carpentry: Building Construction Details in Easy-to-Understand Form ANNOTATION
Modern Carpentry is a colorful, easy-to-understand source of current information on building materials and construction methods. This resource provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light construction, including foundations, framing and windows. Special emphasis is placed on the use of modern materials and techniques.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Modern Carpentry is a colorful, easy-to-understand source of current information on building materials and construction methods. This resource provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light construction, including foundations, framing and windows. Special emphasis is placed on the use of modern materials and techniques.
SYNOPSIS
In this well-illustrated textbook, Wagner (emeritus, industrial technology, U. of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls) and Smith, a technical writer, comprehensively cover light frame construction. Stressing safe use of the latest materials, tools, and prefabricated components, they also introduce related building trades, career paths, and terms to vocational students, carpenters, and construction supervisors. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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