Residential Steel Framing Handbook / Edition 1

by Robert Scharff, Walls & Ceilings Magazine

Overview

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In-depth coverage of steel framing and information on the newest materials and tools, and the latest details on the code


The steel frame &‘grave;how-to'' for wood-builders

The use of steel in residential construction is hot. So if your expertise lies in conventional wood frame construction, you'll definitely want to pick up the Residential Steel Framing Handbook. Robert Scharff and the editors of Walls & Ceilings Magazine take you step-by-step through each stage of the construction process—from preconstruction preparation to interior finishing—delivering all the in's and out's of building houses with steel. Jam-packed with over 350 illustrations and photographs, it's the perfect on-the-job training manual for you and your crew: sound proofing; insulation; calculating load strength; special tools and equipment; drywall and other interior finishes; building codes and zoning regulations; material specifications and selection; connectors and fasteners; steel floor framing; stell framed roofs; and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780070572317
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	02/01/1996
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.15(d)

About the Author

Robert Scharff (deceased) was well-known as the author of more than 300 how-to books. He served as a consultant to industry manufacturers and contributed many articles to leading how-to and trade publications

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Table of Contents

Advantages of Steel Framing.

Steel Framing Components and Tools.

Four Phases of Steel Frame Construction.

Steel Frame Joist Assembly.

Load-Bearing Steel Construction.

Non-Load Bearing Steel Walls.

Roof Rafters and Support.

Roof Coverings Over Steel Framing.

Installing Exterior and Interior Finishing Materials Over Steel Framing.

Appendices: A: Glossary of Steel Framing Terms.

B: Conversion Tables.

C: Sources of Steel Framing Components.