Carpentry in Commercial Construction
Table of Contents

Introduction | Preview A Chapter | Back Cover

Credits II

1: Overview of Commercial Carpentry 1
Introduction to New Work Environment 2
Safety Rules 8
Review Questions 9

2: Formwork 10
Organizational Functions for Formwork 11
Details and Descriptions of Formwork Activities 13
Formwork Activities 3O
Summary 39
Training in Formwork 39
FW 1 Task Activity: Foundation Layout 44
FW 2 Task Activity: Footing and Slab Forming 45
FW 3 Task Activity: Curbing and Sidewalks 46
FW 4 Task Activity: Wall Form 47
FW 5 Task Activity: Girders and Headers 49
FW 6 Task Activity: Columns 50
Review Questions 58

3: Framing 59
Organization Functions in Framing Construction 60
Details and Descriptions of Framing Techniques 62
The Soundproof Wall and Floor 80
Metal Partitions 85
Training and Framing 88
FR 1 Task Activity: Sill, joist and Subfloor Installation 90
FR 2 Task Activity: Plate Installation and Stud Layout 91
FR 3 Task Activity: Wall Erection, Sheathing and Inner/Outer 
    Corner Preparation 92
FR 4 Task Activity: Ceiling joist Installation and Ceiling 
    Corner Preparation 93
FR 5 Task Activity: Setting Metal Door jamb 94,
FR 6 Task Activity: Constructing Metal Partitions 95,
Review Questions 96

4: Roofing Tasks and Techniques 97
Organizational Functions in Roofing Construction 98
Details and Description of Roof Construction Techniques 100
Roof Sheathing and Coverings 116
Training on Roofing 122
RF I Task Activity: Preparing Rafters 124
RF 2 Task Activity: Preparing a Monoplaner Truss 126
RF 3 Task Activity: Roof Rafter Erection 126
RF 4 Task Activity: Roof Monoplaner Truss Erection 128
RF 5 Task Activity: Store Front Roof Overhang 129
Review Questions 130

5: Exteriors of Commercial Structures 131
Organizational Functions in Exterior Construction 133
Exterior Construction Techniques 135
Training on Exteriors 159
EX I Task Activity: Sheathing Walls 162
EX 2 Task Activity: Siding for Single-Wall System 163
EX 3 Task Activity: Siding for Double-Wall Systems 164
EX 4 Task Activity: Cornice Enclosure Standard and
    Commercial 165
EX 5 Task Activity: Setting Exterior Wooden Door Units 167
EX 6 Task Activity: Window Unit Installation 168
EX 7 Task Activity: Preparing Store Front for Glazing 169
Review Questions 170

6: Interior Tasks and Techniques 172
Organizational Functions in Interior Construction 173
The Interior Construction 175
Training on Interiors 202
INT 1 Task Activity: Plain Gypsum Wallboard for Walls and
    Ceilings 205
INT 2 Task Activity: Pre-Finished Gypsum Wallboard for Walls 206
INT 3 Task Activity: Paneling for Walls 207
INT 4 Task Activity: Door Unit Installation 208
INT 5 Task Activity: Window Completions 209
INT 6 Task Activity: Trimming Operations 210,
Review Questions 211

7: Cabinet Installation and Cabinetmaking 213
Organizational Functions in Cabinet Work Phase 214
Cabinet Installation 216
Cabinet Construction Principles Affecting Installation 226
Custom Cabinetmaking 228
Cabinet Work Training Phase 234
CAB I Task Activity: Installation Techniques 236
CAB 2 Task Activity: Cabinetmaking Layout Principles 237
CAB 3 Task Activity: Assembling Cabinets Built On-Site 238
Review Questions 239

Appendix A 241

Appendix B 247

References 262

Index 263

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