Fine Homebuilding on More Frame Carpentry

The craft of framing is presented in this book by several expert carpenters, who offer practical advice on many aspects of the trade to the first-time homeowner, the keen experienced amateur as well as the professional. Subjects covered include framing a gabled roof, building rake walls, framing a garage door, building coffered ceilings and many more. The emphasis is placed on the techniques required to carry out framing work successfully; and there are details about materials, from composition panels and treated wood to glue-laminated timbers.