Residential Structures and Framing: Practical Engineering and Advanced Framing Techniques...

About this book

With this easy-to-understand guide youll learn how to calculate loads size joists and beams and tackle many common structural problems facing residential contractors -- including cantilevered floors complex roof structures tall window walls and seismic and wind bracing. Plus youll learn field-proven production techniques for advanced wall floor and roof framing with both dimensional and engineered lumber. Youll find information on framing with wood I-joists supporting oversized dormers unequal-pitched roofs coffered ceilings and more.