Carpentry in Commercial Construction
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Carpenters working on stores and offices need specialized skills and knowledge not required in residential construction. This manual explains how to handle carpentry that's unique to commercial projects.

Formwork for commercial jobs must be designed carefully because concrete surfaces are usually larger and the pressure of wet concrete much greater than on residences. Chapter 2 explains the principles of good form design and includes tables so you can provide enough wales, braces, ties and shores.

Framing on stores and small offices is usually designed to meet load criteria established by the engineer. That makes selection of the right lumber and fasteners very important. Chapter 3 outlines basic timber engineering principles and describes how to select the right lumber grade and species.

Chapter 4 explains how to handle roof framing on commercial buildings and emphasizes the work most common on commercial jobs: roof trusses, heavy sheathing and overhanging roof surfaces on storefronts.

Chapter 5 tells how to install the wood sheathing, siding, doors and windows commonly used on commercial buildings. Coverage tables are included to help you estimate quantities.

Every chapter begins with suggestions on how to plan and organize the work to improve production, and ends with a step-by-step guide to actually doing each task described. Over 160 tables, charts, drawings and pictures are included to help you understand everything that's explained.

About the Author:

Byron W. Maguire has 45 years' experience in and around the construction industry. He has done, taught and written about almost every phase of construction, including residential and commercial carpentry, masonry and management. He knows the problems you're likely to face in commercial carpentry, and how to avoid or minimize them through advance planning and careful work habits.