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If you're in need of info on framing construction, look no further. This newly revised and updated edition of our classic visual handbook is loaded with up-to-date code information, the latest material advice, and detailed construction methods. Building on the success of earlier editions--which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies - accomplished architect and teacher Rob Thallon delivers on the details you need to get the job done right.Covers a broad range of projects. Whether you're setting a foundation, erecting a partition wall, or flashing a window, you'll find information on the project in this book. The book's major categories include:Footings and FoundationsBeams, Joist Systems, and SubflooringWall Framing, Bracing, and SheathingRoof Framing, Flashing, and InsulationExterior and Interior Stairs and HandrailsFilled with 500 meticulous drawings, there are well over a hundred new drawings in this updated edition that precisely explain best practices for energy-efficient construction, advanced framing techniques, how to control moisture in wood-framing, installation information for new building materials, and more.