Coming Summer 2007! The 11th Edition of Modern Carpentry - Essential Skills for the Building Trades is an extensive
revision of this authoritative text. It includes two new chapters, covering framing with steel and the building
of decks and porches, as well as numerous text and illustration changes to depict current materials and practices.
The text provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light frame construction, including site preparation and
layout; foundations; framing and sheathing; roofing; windows and doors; exterior finish; stairs; cabinetry, and
finishing procedures for interior walls, floors, and ceilings. Beyond a solid discussion of building basics, Modern
Carpentry covers special topics such as constructing stairs, chimneys, fireplaces, and decks. Systems-built (prefabricated)
houses, remodeling, cabinet installation, solar construction, and painting and decorating are also covered. To
familiarize carpentry students with other aspects of the building trades, the text includes chapters on mechanical
systems: electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Throughout the text, safe working practices are emphasized, and special
attention is paid to proper use of the latest tools, materials, and prefabricated components.