fill worksheet, 280
painting, 117, 522, 523
roughing-in, 338–44
mechanical taping tools, 439
installing new boxes, 289–91
pocket, 106, 129
sealing, 343–44
minimizing joints, 429
installing/pulling wire to
prehung, 105, 107–12
slope requirements, 318
outlet box/switch/duct cutouts,
remodel boxes, 295–98
removing, 197
socket depths, 325
423–24, 433
mounting fixtures to, 309–10
repairing, 127, 129, 130, 490
soundproofing, 446
over plaster, 432
removing old, 294
replacing existing, 128
splicing branch drain into stack,
painting. See Painting interiors
running cable to, 291–95
reveals, 110–12, 113, 116, 117,
339–40
planning jobs, 428–29
safety precautions, 195–96
118, 119
supports, 333, 338
popped nails/screws, 439–40
types and specifications, 280–82
shimming, 106, 109–12, 115,
testing, 343–44
preparing to hang, 430–31
Electrical circuits. See also
117
tying into main drain (mid-run),
removing, 198
Electrical wiring; Service
sill pans, 112–13
340–41
repairing, 439–41
panels
specifications, 104–07
types, 330–34
rules, 428–29
adding, 273
sweeps/shoes, 125–26
working with, 330–34
R-value, 409
assessing, 195, 270–71
swing, 106
Drawings. See also Mapping
sanding equipment, 425, 426
capacities, 271
terms (components), 104–05
bubble diagrams, 29, 30
sizes, 428, 429
dedicated, 273, 274, 277, 291
thresholds, 114–15, 125–27,
developing plan and, 29–33
solo installation of, 435
general-use requirements,
462, 580
( see also Planning)
soundproofing, 445–49
273–74
Index
603
lighting and small loads, 273
nail plates to protect, 74, 431
watts defined, 261
Eye protection, 43, 45, 508, 510–11
lighting/switches layer, 276–77
outlets. See Electrical recepta-
Emotions, controlling, 9
load calculation, 272
cles/outlets; GFCIs
Enamel, 595. See also Paint refer-
F
power layer plan, 276–77
overcurrent protection, 264
ences
requirements by room, 274
pigtails, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303
End-wall studs, 595
Fabric wall coverings, 537, 538,
sizing, 271–73
planning remodel, 268–75
Energy audit, 386, 387–91
540
small-appliance, 274
polarized fixtures/receptacles,
Energy conservation/air quality,
Fabric-covered drywall, 423
symbols/notation, 275, 276
285
384–419. See also Heating,
Face-nail, defined, 595
wiring guidelines, 273
pro’s take on rewiring, 269
ventilation and air-condition-
False beams, 501–02
Electrical receptacles/outlets. See
reading cable information, 282
ing (HVAC) systems;
Fans. See Ventilation
also Electrical wiring rough-
receptacles. See Electrical
Insulation; Ventilation
Fascia, 10, 96, 158, 160–61, 179,
in; GFCIs; Light switches;
receptacles/outlets; GFCIs
about: overview of, 384–85
595
Lighting
safety, 260–62, 286
air movement diagram, 385
Fasteners. See also Adhesives;
adding outlets, 271, 273
schematics, 313–15
air-sealing, 386, 391–97
Metal connectors; Nails;
AFCIs, 18, 273, 274, 593
service drops, 262
going green, 386–87
Screws
choosing, 283–85
service entrance (SE) cable, 262
green design case histories, 36,
drywall, 424, 427, 433–34,
circuit requirements, 273
splices, 271, 283, 286, 299, 301
38, 39, 41
439–40
kitchens, 359
( see also pigtails)
heat movement and, 385
trim, 488
polarized, 285
stripping wires/sheathing, 260
locating air leaks. See Energy
Faux-painted walls, 521
safety precautions, 18
switches. See Light switches
audit
Female end, defined, 595
testing, 18, 195, 261, 268, 278
symbols/notation, 275, 276
nine-step retrofit, 385–87
Fiberboard, 159
ungrounded, 270
testing, 18, 195, 261, 268, 278
rebates and incentives, 387
Fiber-cement siding, 171–73
wiring, 299–304
tools, 55, 275–80
recycling, 41
Fiber-cement trim, 159
Electrical testers, 261, 268, 278
types, 282–83
vapor barriers (retarders) and,
Field, defined, 595
Electrical wiring, 260–315. See
underground service entry
259, 397, 599
Files, 50, 51, 481
also Electrical wiring rough-
(USE) cable, 262
Energy retrofits, 385–87, 391, 595
Financial considerations, 34
in; Electricity; Lighting;
voltage testers, 261, 268
Engineered lumber, 58, 61–64,
Finish, natural, 595
Service panels
wires defined, 263
65–68, 159
Finish carpentry, 478–503. See
about: overview of, 260
Electrical wiring rough-in
Engineered wood flooring, 557,
also Casing; Trim
aluminum wiring, 270–71
about: overview of, 285
558–59, 563, 576–80
basic skills, 485–89
assessing condition/capacity,
cable connectors (wire nuts),
Epoxy resins
false beams, 501–02
270–73
283, 284
about, 76
tools, 478–82
boxes. See Electrical boxes
code recap, 287
for exterior repairs, 163
wainscoting, 503
cables, 263, 282–83, 291–95
creating wiring trench, 297–98
for foundation work, 237, 251
Finish nailers, 482
ceiling fixtures, 288, 290,
crimping ground wires, 299
getting good bond, 251
Fire extinguishers, 184, 324
294–95, 309–13, 380
drilling holes, 291
Epoxy thinsets, 457
Fireplaces. See also Chimneys
circuits.
See Electrical circuits
fishing cable, 292–95
EPS. See Expanded polystyrene
cross section, illustrated, 230
clamps, 283, 296
identifying cable runs, 291
(EPS)
inspecting, 20
color coding, 285
inspection, 300
Equipment. See Tools
rebuilding fireboxes, 228–30
components, 262–64
installing new boxes, 289–91
Expanded polystyrene (EPS), 257,
smoking, fixes, 229
conditions requiring rewiring,
installing/pulling wire to
409–10, 417–18, 595
woodstoves and, 20
269
remodel boxes, 295–98
Expansion joints, 463
Fire-resistant (type C or X)
conductors defined, 263
laying out job, 288–89
Exterior trim, 158–63
drywall, 421, 422–23, 430
conduit, 283
ordering materials, 286
back-priming, 158–59
Fire-stops, 8, 595
cutting power at panel, 267
organizing work, 286
corner boards, 8, 162–63
First-aid kits, 45, 184
fishing cable, 292–95
preliminaries, 285–86
eaves, 158, 160–61
Fish tape, 279
fixtures, 309–13 ( see also
pulling cable, 291–95
engineered materials, 159
Fittings
Lighting)
running cable, 291–95, 297–98
general preparation, 158
copper pipe, 323, 324–25
flexible metal cable (armor/
schematics, 313–15
nailing, 159–60
DWV pipes, 325, 331
metal clad), 282
splicing cable, 299
painting, 158, 160
Flash foam, 391–92, 595
floor plan, 274–75, 276–77
stripping cable, 298–99
preassembling, 162
Flashing, 127–30, 595
fuses. See Service panels
stripping wires/sheathing, 260
rake, 158
adjoining structures, 89
general guidelines, 273
wiring fixtures, 309–13
repairing, 163
around plumbing vents, 11
ground faults and, 265
wiring receptacles, 299–304
tips, 160
caulk for, 85, 87
grounding, 264–67, 269, 270,
wiring switches, 304–08
water table, 161–62
chimney, 11, 87–89
273
Electricity
Exteriors, 154–81. See also Brick;
counterflashing, 87, 88, 89, 594
grounding electrode conductor
amperes (amps) defined, 261
Gutters; Masonry; Siding
drip-edge, 9–10, 82, 84–85, 93,
(GEC), 267
current defined, 261
about: overview of, 154–56
95, 96, 594
hidden wires, 196
NEC defined, 261
building paper, 8, 131, 155, 157,
eave, 10, 82, 84–85
inspecting, 18, 268–69
ohms defined, 261
173–74
illustrated, 8
knob-and-tube wiring, 17, 18,
power defined, 261
flashing. See Flashing
inspecting, 9–10
269, 271, 293, 415
safety precautions, 18, 44,
painting. See Painting exteriors
lingo for, 157
load calculation, 272
195–96
water-resistive barriers, 155,
materials, 84
main breaker, 264
terms, 261
156–58
ridge, 89
mapping, 26, 275–77
understanding, 260–62
Extruded polystyrene (XPS), 253,
roof, 84–89
meter base, 262, 263
voltage defined, 261
408, 409–10, 599
skylight, 89, 152
604
step-flashing, 87–88, 89, 152,
positioning faces of, 248
GFCIs (Ground-fault circuit inter-
Hammers, 50, 54, 57, 216, 481–82.
153, 598
removing old, 247–48
rupters), 595
See also Nailing
tapes and strips, 157–58
replacing mudsills, 246–47
amps of, 284
Hand cutting/shaping tools, 50–51,
valley, 8, 9, 85–86
replacing posts and pads,
boxes for, 280
480–81
vent-pipe, 86–87
243–44
mapping, 276, 291
Handplaning tips, 481
window, 130, 131–32, 138, 155,
replacing shallow, 246–52
requirements for, 18, 267, 274,
Handsaws, 49, 480
157–58
shallow, insulating, 254
277, 380
Hard hats, 43, 45
Flashing paper, 131, 157
shifting, signs, 13, 15
wiring, 301, 302–04
Hardboard (e.g. Masonite®), 65,
Flat files, 50, 51
slab on grade, 233, 253–56
Girders, 595
159
Flat paint, 595. See also Paint
soil analysis for, 235
adding, 244–46
Hardiebacker®, 456, 595
references
steel I-beams for, 65, 244, 245,
checking load path, 212
Hardwood plywood, 67–68
Flat roofs, 11, 101–02
246
engineered, 63
Harnesses, 45, 80
Flitch plates, 64–65, 201
steel reinforcement (rebar), 234,
illustrated, 8, 63, 185, 204
Head flashing. See Cap flashing
Floor plans, 24, 29–33, 274–75,
249, 250, 252
inspecting, 18
Header brick pattern, 218, 219
276–77
tee (spread), 233
replacing wooden with I-beam,
Headers, 595
Floors/flooring, 556–91. See also
types, 232–34
245
Douglas fir sizes/spans, 188
Carpeting; Resilient flooring;
Four-in-one rasps, 50, 51
structural function, 183
guidelines, 187–89
Tile floors; Wood flooring
Framing angles, 73, 74
supports, 246
illustrated, 8, 187
anatomy of floors, 572
Framing square, 46, 479
Glass-mat gypsum board, 456
insulating, 188–89
asbestos alert, 464
Framing walls, 183–94. See also
Glazing windows, 146–47
LSL, 64
bamboo, 557, 559
Structural carpentry; Studs
Gloss paint, 595. See also Paint
oversizing, 188
choices, 557–61
adding blocking, 199–200
references
wall cracks and, 13
coconut palm, 557, 559
alternative methods, 191–94
Gloves. See Work gloves
Headlamps, 43, 45
concrete, 557
assembling and, 189–90
Glues. See Adhesives
Hearing protectors, 43, 45
cork, 557, 558, 560
attaching top plates, 199
Gluing tri
m, 488–89, 491, 493–94
Heat guns, 526
crowns in, 236
avoiding three-stud corners, 192
Glulams, 63
Heating, ventilation and air-
grouting, 477
beneath slopes, 192
Grade, defined, 595
conditioning (HVAC)
inspecting, 15–16
building partition in place,
Grain, defined, 595
systems, 595. See also Energy
laminate, 557, 560
191–92
Granite countertops. See Stone
conservation/air quality;
removing, 198–99
establishing kneewalls, 192–94
countertops
Insulation
sloping, 243
half-cutting sole plates, 189
Green design. See Energy
air movement diagram, 385
soundproofing between, 446
handling lumber for, 183–84
conservation/air quality
air-sealing ductwork, 396–97
springy/deteriorating, 15–16,
headers, 8, 183, 187–89
Greenboard. See Moisture-
duct testing, 389
236
laying out and, 186–87
resistant (WR board/green-
energy audit, 386, 387–91
stone, 557, 561
marking studs on plates, 187
board) drywall
heat movement, 385
tile, 461–62, 468–71, 477, 557,
nailing off sole plates, 202
Ground faults, 265
heating system types, 26
561
nailing tips, 184–86, 189
Ground-fault circuit interrupters.
heat-recovery ventilators, 386,
Flue, defined, 595. See also
plumbing considerations, 26,
See GFCIs
403
Chimneys; Fireplaces
321, 341–42
Grounding, 264–67, 269, 270, 273
inspecting, 20
Foil wallcoverings, 537, 538, 540
plumbing/securing and, 191
Grounding electrode conductor
mapping existing, 26
Foil-backed drywall, 423
raising walls, 190, 191
(GEC), 267
renewable devices, 387
Folding rule, 46, 47
replacing bearing walls, 210–13
Grout, 595
solar, 387
Footing blocks, 239, 240
rough openings, 186–87, 189–90
applying/finishing, 477
soundproofing, 446
Footings, 24, 235, 595. See also
smarter approach, 192–93
defined, 215
testing combustion, 390
Concrete; Foundation
standard measurements, 187
rejuvenating/caulking joints,
upgrading, 387
Formaldehyde, 66
straightening studs, 200–201
476
Heat-recovery ventilators (HRVs),
Foundation. See also Concrete
stud layouts illustrated, 188
removing, 476
386, 403
about: overview of, 232–36
stud-wall elements, 187
tools, 455
HEPA filters, 595
adding girders, 244–46
French doors, 106, 119–21, 158
types, 458
HEPA vacuums, 45–46, 195, 514,
attaching mudsill, 251–52
Frieze, 158, 160, 161
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