Product Description

The book that builders, architects and students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods and the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, the "Graphic Guide to Frame Construction" is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations and field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs and stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered and composite materials and construction in high-wind areas and more. Rob Thallon has been designing and building wood-frame structures for 30 years. A practicing architect with his own firm, he has written numerous articles and books on residential construction. He's an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon where he teaches design and construction.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #222647 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 243 pages

Customer Reviews

An excellent detailed building reference
As a former building contractor, I can say that this book offers builders of all levels drawing views that blueprints sometimes do not even afford. There are detailed views of alternative approaches for same-type applications that cover most problems encountered during a building or remodeling project. I initially bought this book as a refresher in anticipation of a planned project on my own home, but it has turned out to be one of the best reference books in my library.

Not for the UK
A good book but written by an american for the U.S. market. Interesting but lots of things not relevant or just plain different from the U.K. building regs guidelines.

Outstanding and informative
This book will become a staple in your library. It will help work through just about any detail. Don't waste your money on Kaffee Kang's version of this book unless your are a complete novice in the field.