This edition is a comprehensive, introductory text provides strong, detailed coverage of all aspects of residential and light commercial construction, including site preparation and layout, foundations, framing and sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, stairs, cabinetry, and finishing.
This text is a well-illustrated, easy-to-understand source of authoritative, up-to-date information on building materials, tools, and construction methods.
New features:
·New correlations/alignments.
Modern Carpentry is now also correlated to related certification standards from NOCTI and HBI (House Builders Institute).
Correlations available top Carpentry Levels 1–4, by NCCER
All learning outcomes, summary bullets, and end-of-chapter questions and activities were reviewed and aligned with each one-head section in every chapter, connecting content with pedagogy for students and allowing for instructor flexibility in presenting and assigning textbook content in the classroom.
Soft skills content is expanded in Chapter 1, The Carpenter’s Workplace, to provide carpenters with the skills they need to apply for a new position.
Safety content is expanded in Chapter 2, Safety, to include more information on fall protection and electrical safety practices
This edition is a comprehensive, introductory text provides strong, detailed coverage of all aspects of residential and light commercial construction, including site preparation and layout, foundations, framing and sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, stairs, cabinetry, and finishing.
This text is a well-illustrated, easy-to-understand source of authoritative, up-to-date information on building materials, tools, and construction methods.
New features:
·New correlations/alignments.
Modern Carpentry is now also correlated to related certification standards from NOCTI and HBI (House Builders Institute).
Correlations available top Carpentry Levels 1–4, by NCCER
All learning outcomes, summary bullets, and end-of-chapter questions and activities were reviewed and aligned with each one-head section in every chapter, connecting content with pedagogy for students and allowing for instructor flexibility in presenting and assigning textbook content in the classroom.
Soft skills content is expanded in Chapter 1, The Carpenter’s Workplace, to provide carpenters with the skills they need to apply for a new position.
Safety content is expanded in Chapter 2, Safety, to include more information on fall protection and electrical safety practices