Modern Carpentry: Building Construction Details in Easy-To-Understand Form

by Willis H. Wagner, Howard "Bud" Smith, Willis H Wagner

Book Overview

Modern Carpentry provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light frame construction, including site preparation and layout, foundations, framing and sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870064088
• ISBN13: 9780870064081
• Release Date: October 1983
• Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Understandable and Useful

I recently got the task of designing a decently sized structure. Although I had done carpentry projects for many years, I soon learned there were a lot of practical things about building design I didn't know. This book is the very best I found at our local library to answer the questions I had. I liked it so much I had to order one for my own library. Highly recommended.

A Review of Modern Carpentry

I enjoy reading about various aspects about home and building construction. I enjoy the pictures in this book.

excellent resource

I received the 1973 edition as a housewarming gift for my first fixer. That book is falling apart from use, and I'm buying the lastest edition today! It got me through many remodels, and even my dream home.

Center of the world in carpentry

This is the best carpentry and overall construction book I've ever read. This should be at the center of all of your construction books. I do construction in the Navy and we have some great books to learn from but this gives book gives you more info on standard construction practices, load sizes for lumber and such detailed information with pictures that can't be beat. I've owned an older edition and that helped me out alot, but this book is truly modern and up to date with construction practices going on right now. This is a must have and you won't go wrong.

Summary of practical uses

Modern Carpentary is like having a master carpenter with you at all times. It explains how to go from the site plan to the completed structure in easy to understand language. I have remodeled several houses, built a garage, deck, and addition to my house, all with professional quality and a built-to-last look. The section on roof framing is the best. The book simplifies the process into a few easy steps, even for the most complex hip roof. This book is a must for anyone who enjoys carpentary or wants to save money by doing the project yourself. Mike S & M Construction