Measuring, Marking & Layout : A Builder's Guide / For Pros by Pros

Introduction 2(2) The Ten Rules of Measuring and Marking 4(12) See It Before You Build It 4(3) Work from Critical to Noncritical Dimensions 7(1) Avoid Cumulative Error 7(2) Work within Practical Tolerances 9(1) Readjust and Straighten Out Periodically 9(1) Think Modularly 9(1) Look for Simple Solutions 10(1) Work in a Logical Sequence 11(2) Be Consistent 13(1) Learn from Your Mistakes 14(2) Plumbing, Leveling, and Measuring 16(16) Tools for Making the Job Plumb and Level 17(8) Tools for Taking and Transferring Linear Measurements 25(2) Measuring and Marking Techniques 27(5) Squaring up the Job 32(26) Tools for Squaring Up the Job 32(9) Squaring Up Large Projects 41(4) Measuring and Transferring Angles 45(4) Measuring and Transferring Curves and Shapes 49(2) Laying Out Large Angles and Shapes 51(7) Laying Out Foundations 58(28) Siting the House 58(2) Laying Out a Simple Foundation 60(17) Laying Out Complex Foundations 77(6) Laying Out Slab-on-Grade and Crawl-Space Foundations 83(3) Laying Out Floors, Walls, and Ceilings 86(28) Preparing the Foundation 86(5) Laying Out and Installing the Floor System 91(7) Framing Walls and Ceilings 98(12) Thinking Ahead During Framing 110(4) Laying Out Basic Roofs 114(38) Laying Out Simple Gable Roofs 115(12) Laying Out Regular Hip Roofs 127(11) Laying Out Irregular Hip Roofs 138(6) Laying Out Traditional Valleys 144(2) Laying Out Blind Valleys 146(6) Basic Stair Layout 152(26) Designing Stairs 152(5) Laying Out Stairs 157(14) Laying Out Landings 171(3) Laying Out Balustrades 174(4) Laying Out Masonry Units 178(20) Principles of Masonry Layout 179(3) Laying Out Brick Veneer 182(7) Laying Out Brick Stairs 189(2) Laying Out Fireplaces and Chimneys 191(2) Laying Out Flat Brickwork 193(5) Laying Out Roofing 198(12) Principles of Laying Out Unit Roofing 198(3) Laying Out Three-Tab Shingles 201(3) Laying Out Shingles on Complex Roofs 204(6) Appendices 210(6) Index 216