ISBN 9780070087064

Author/Module Code: BARRINGTON

View other books by this author/module code

Price: $161.00 AUD inc GST

Details
A complete course-oriented text series in carpentry and joinery for apprentice carpenters and practicing tradesmen.

Volume I covers framing and construction. It provides comprehensive coverage of basic skills and theory and develops along practical lines, with information about materials and tools, construction and regulations.

The Workplace.
Trade Calculations and Drawing.
Power Tools and Their Use.
Timber Framing and Joints.
Timber Fastenings.
Timber as a Building Material.
Building Regulations and Set Out.
Concrete and Formwork.
Timber Ground Floor Construction.
Wall Framing and Cladding.
Introduction to Roofing and Ceiling Structure.
The Gable Roof.
The Hipped Roof.
Roofing Tables.
Internal Fixing of Timber Framed Buildings.
Brick Veneer Construction.

Volume 2

Introduction.
Joinery Workshop.
Workshop Materials.
Joinery Joints and Setting Out (Rods).
Window and Door Manufacture.
Steps and Stairs.
Arches and Centres.
Special Joinery and Mouldings.
Internal Fitments--Kitchen Cupboards, etc. Special Roofing.
Roof Trusses.
Two-Storey Framed Construction.
Cavity Wall Construction.
Roof Conversions.
Paints.