iii
Introduction / v
Important Notes for Owners of Previous Construction
Masters / vi
Glossary of Construction Terms / vii
PART A: SITE DEVELOPMENT 1
CHAPTER 1: Scaled Distances and Areas 3
CHAPTER 2: Excavation, Fill, and
Grade Lines 19
PART B: FOOTINGS, SLABS, AND WALLS 29
CHAPTER 3: Footings and Slabs 31
CHAPTER 4: Walls 41
PART C: FRAMING 49
CHAPTER 5: Walls 51
CHAPTER 6: Rafters 59
CHAPTER 7: Stairs 75
PART D: FINISHING 81
CHAPTER 8: Brick 83
CHAPTER 9: Roofing 87
CHAPTER 10: Drywall 91
ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS 95
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