Gutters, 178–81, 595
565
capping old, 252
Frost line, 233, 595
cutting, 178
HERS, 390, 391, 595
cracks, 17, 236, 237
Furring strips, 168, 200, 418,
hangers for, 179
Hinge gains, 128, 595
drainage, 235
440–41, 595
illustrated, 8
Hinges
driven steel pilings, 233, 234
Fuses. See Service panels
inspecting, 12
bending, 121
failings, symptoms of, 235–36
installing, 180–81
entry door, 115
grade beams with drilled con-
G
joining, 180, 181
European style, for cabinets,
crete piers, 233–34
lip of, roof pitch and, 178
368, 369
important elements, 234–35
Gable end, 8, 595
materials for, 178
hanging door to existing frame,
inspecting, 13, 15, 17
Gable studs, 8, 194
nailing/screwing, 179, 181
128
jacking and shoring. See Jacks/
Gables, 595
repairing, 181
masking, for painting doors,
jacking; Shoring
Galvanic action, 19, 83
sloping/placing, 180
523
leveling house for, 247
Galvanized steel pipe, 330
Gypsum lath, 423
quick door fixes, 129, 130
minor repairs/upgrades, 243–46
Gas lines, 20
replacing stripped screws, 127,
patching cracks in, 237
General contractors (GCs), 27–28,
H
130
within perimeter foundations,
33–34
setbacks, 128
234
Hacksaws, 49
sizing, 107
Half-cutting sole plates, 189
Index
605
Hold-downs, 73
blown-in. See dense-pack; loose-
Joint compounds, 425–26, 428,
toekicks, 361, 363–64
Hole saws, 52, 595
fill
438, 596. See also Drywall
tying together, 367
Home office, planning, 23–24
dense-pack, 408–09, 415–17,
Jointers (striking irons), 216
Knee pads, 43, 45, 80
Hopper windows, 133
594
Joints, defined, 596
Kneewalls, 192–94
Horizontal slider windows, 133,
floors above basements/crawl
Joist hangers, 73–74, 212
Knob-and-tube wiring, 17, 18, 269,
134
spaces, 415
Joists, 596
271, 293, 415
Hot towel test, 543
inspecting, 14–15
adding blocking to, 199–200
Hot-melt carpet seams, 585, 589
installing, 386, 411–19
adding girders under, 244–46
L
Hot-melt glues, 76
loose-fill, 406–08, 414–15, 596
angled-end, 201
Housewrap. See Building paper
over roof, 398–99, 418–19
beam span comparison and,
Lacquer thinner, 525
HVAC. See Heating, ventilation
preventing cold spots, 413
244
Ladder jacks, 55
and air-conditioning (HVAC)
recommended levels of, 407,
bolstering, 201
Ladder safety, 44, 79, 156, 227, 529
systems
411
cutting, for skylights, 149, 150
Laminate flooring, 557, 560
Hydraulic jacks, 238
rigid foam panels, 385, 386,
drain pipe routing and, 26
Laminate trimmers, 50
394–96, 408, 409–10, 418,
drilling/notching, 341, 342
Laminating, defined, 596
I
597
I-joists, 62, 73
Laser tools (levels, plumbs, tape
R-values, 398, 399, 407, 408,
illustrated, 8
measures), 55–56, 479
I-beams. See Beams
597
inspecting, 18
Latex acrylic sealants/caulks, 77
I-joists, 62, 73
for shallow foundation, 254
load/span charts, 77, 244
Lath, defined, 596
IKEA cabinets, 368–71
soundproofing and, 445–49
open-web, 62
Lav, defined, 596. See also Sinks
Impact drivers, cordless, 52
spray-on foams, 408, 410,
rim, 241, 248, 597
(lavatories)
Infrared imaging, 388–89, 595
418–19
sister, 201, 204
Layout/measuring tools, 46–47,
Inline fans, remote, 402
stuffing between windows/
solid-wood, alternatives to, 62
56, 453–54, 478–79
Insects
jambs, 139
Jury stick. See Story poles
Lead paint, 513–17, 524, 562
inspecting for, 14, 17
types, 405–10
Ledger strip, defined, 596
treating infestations, 202–03
unvented roofs and, 399, 413
Let-in braces, 596
water, rot, mold and, 204
K
upgrading, 386
Leveling house, 247
Inspecting houses, 6–20
vermiculite caution, 415
Kerf, defined, 596
Level/plumb tools, 47, 55–56, 216
about: overview of, 5
Insulation contact, air-tight (ICAT) Keyhole saws, 49
Light, defined, 596. See also
attic, 14–15
lighting fixtures, 595
Kitchen
Windows
basements, 16–18
Insulation contact (IC) rating, 595
case histories, 35–36
Light switches. See also Electrical
bathrooms, 16
Interior finish, 595. See also Paint
countertops. See Countertop(s)
wiring rough-in
clothing and tools/supplies for,
references; Wallpapering
electrical circuits, 273, 274
boxes for, 280–82
9
figuring dimensions, 358
choosing, 283–85
controlling emotions and, 9
galley, 359, 360
dimmers, 276, 306, 307–08, 309
disclosure statements and, 8–9
J
inspecting, 16
electrical plan, 276–77
drainage issues, 14
Jack (trimmer) studs, 105, 187,
island sink venting, 337
mapping/notations for, 275,
electrical system, 18, 268–69
189, 190, 210, 596
layout options (shapes), 359–60
276, 277
finding homes with futures, 7
Jack flashing. See Vent-pipe
lighting, 274, 360, 378
requirements for, 273–74
fireplaces and woodstoves, 20
flashing
L-shaped, 359–60
three-way/four-way, 274, 276,
floors/stairs, 15–16
Jack rafters, 596
musty smells or mildew, 16, 545
282, 307, 308, 314–15
foundations, 13, 15, 17
Jacks/jacking,
237–43
planning, 23, 357–61
wireless, 308
gathering information, 8–9
basic techniques, 239–40
range hoods, 376
wiring, 304–08
gutters/downspouts, 12
braces/connectors, 238
single-line, 359, 360
wiring schematics, 313–15
house exterior, 12–14
components, illustrated, 239
sinks, 320, 376–80
Lighting
HVAC systems, 20
cribbing and, 238, 239–40, 242
U-shaped, 359
bathrooms, 380
for insects, 17
jacking defined, 237
ventilation, 17
ceiling fixtures, 288, 290,
interiors, 14–18
joists parallel with foundation
Kitchen cabinets
294–95, 309–13, 380
kitchens, 16
wall, 241
basics of, 361
circuit requirements, 273
mechanical systems, 18–20
joists perpendicular with
dimensions, 358, 360
converting incandescent to
plumbing, 16, 19–20
foundation wall, 242
heights/clearances, 358
LED, 313
preliminary inspection, 9
materials/tools, 237–38
IKEA, 368–71
IC & ICAT fixtures, 595
preparing for, 9
for needle beams, 241
installing, 362–71
kitchens, 274, 360, 378
roofs, 9–12, 14–15
placing jacks, 239–42
islands, 360, 366
natural, increasing, 38
siding, 13
posts/beams for, 237–38
laying out, 360–62, 363
plan example, 276–77
termites, 14
preparatory steps, 239
mounting/edge details, 362
recessed fixtures, 310–13
training eye for, 8
replacing posts and pads,
ordering, 362
Lincrusta (embossed) wallcover-
ventilation/insulation, 14–15
243–44
painting, 522–24
ings, 537, 538, 540
walls, 15
safety, 238, 239–40
plumbing/shimming/leveling,
Line blocks (pins), 216
water damage, 14
shoring and. See Shoring
364–65, 367
Lintels, defined, 596
windows/doors, 13–14
troublesome conditions for, 240
quality, 360
Loads (electrical), 272
Insulation, 595. See also Energy
types, 55, 80, 95, 209, 238
scribing/scribe pieces, 361, 363,
Loads (structural)
conservation/air quality
Jambs. See Door(s)
366, 367–68
checking path, 212
air-sealing and, 386, 391–97
Japanese saws, 49
sink bases, 365–66
point, 183
around electrical outlets, 414
Jigsaws, 48, 596
space recommendation, 358–59
structural, 183, 185, 212
batt, 405–06, 408, 411–13
space stretchers/organizers, 368
Locksets, 107
606
cylinder, 123–24
Masonry, 214–31, 596. See also
musty smells/mildew and, 16,
Nailing
entry door, 115
Brick; Chimneys; Concrete;
545
avoiding splitting wood, 184,
mortise, 121–23
Mortar
rain-screen walls to prevent,
185, 490
Loose-fill insulation, 406–08,
aggregate, 215, 216–17
168
clapboard siding, 169
414–15, 596
cleanup, 217
retarders. See Vapor barriers
exterior trim, 159–60
Louvers, 8, 596
curing times, 217
(retarders)
gutters (screwing or nailing),
LSL (laminated strand lumber,
game plan, 217
rot and, 17–18, 203–05
179, 181
TimberStrand®), 63–64
pointing, 215, 597
sealing crawl spaces and,
hammering techniques, 184,
Lumber. See also Plywood;
prep tips, 216–17
403–04
186
Structural panels
repointing joints, 221–22, 597
vents releasing. See Ventilation
pilot holes for, 69
buying, 61
terms, 215
water-resistive barriers control-
schedules, 69, 160, 186, 573
calculating board feet, 61
tiling on, 464
ling, 155, 156–58
structural panels (plywood,
dressed size, 596
tools, 215–16, 221, 222
Moisture-resistant (WR board/
etc.), 67, 186
engineered (EL), 58, 61–64,
water protection for, 216–17
greenboard) drywall, 153,
stud walls, 187, 189
65–68, 159
weight considerations, 217
421, 422, 430, 456, 458, 595
wood floors, 573
engineered beams, 63–64
Masonry cement, 215
Mold
Nail-protection plates, 291–92, 596
glulams, 63
Mason’s levels, 216
in basements, 403–05
Nails. See also Nailing
grades, 58–59, 60, 66
Mason’s string, 46, 479
causes, 204, 403
drywall, 424, 427, 433, 434,
handling, 183–84
Mastics, 457
cleaning up, 404–05, 545
439–40
hardboard (e.g. Masonite®), 65, MDF (medium-density fiber-
defined, 545, 596
for exterior trim, 159–60
159
board), 65, 482, 484, 596
on drywall, 441, 545
filling holes, 571
I-joists, 62, 73
Measuring rooms, 25
mildew vs., 545
for finish carpentry/interior
for light framing, 59
Measuring/layout tools, 46–47, 56,
preventing on drywall, 422, 439
trim, 488
LSL (laminated strand lumber,
453–54, 478–79
safety precautions, 404–05
names of, 68
TimberStrand®), 63–64
Mechanical systems. See Electrical
on siding, 531
penny, 597
lumberyard lingo, 59
wiring; Heating, ventilation
in walls, 15, 545
removing, 54, 186, 197
LVL (Microllam®), 63, 159
and air-conditioning (HVAC)
Moldings, 596. See also Trim
for roofs, 86, 92
moisture content, 59–60
systems; Plumbing
common profiles, 483
rusty, stains, 530
nonstructural panels, 65
Metal connectors. See also Bolts
crown molding, 483, 500–501,
for siding, 166–67, 169
open-web joists, 62
for foundation work, 250, 251
594
sinking below surface, 564
ordering, 61
for jacking/shoring, 238
materials, 482–85
sizes/sizing, 68, 70
OSB panels, 65, 67, 596
miscellaneous, 75
MDF, 484
toenailing, 599
pressure-treated, 60
nails, 68–71
polymer, 484–85
types and characteristics, 68–71
PSL (parallel strand lumber;
screws, 71–72
Mortar
using right ones, 185 ( see also
Parallam®), 63
wall anchors, 73
bond patterns, 218, 219
Nailing, schedules)
ripping, 597
for wood construction, 73–75,
defined, 215
for wood floors, 573
R-values, 409
213
dry mixing, 219
Natural texture wallcoverings
salvaging, steps, 61
Metal ice border, illustrated, 8
for fireboxes, 229–30
(grass, etc.), 537, 538, 540
sizes, 60, 66–67
Metal roofing, inspecting, 11
joint types, 217, 221
NEC, defined, 596
softwoods, 60
Metal siding, inspecting, 13
protecting surfaces from, 217
Needle beams, 241
sorting, 183–84
Mid-run, defined, 596
raking old, 222
Newel posts, 205, 206–07, 596
species, 59, 66
Migration, defined, 596
repointing joints, 221–22, 597
Nominal dimensions, defined, 596
standard, 58–61
Mildew, 16, 545
striking joints, 221, 223
Nonbearing walls, 24, 25, 183, 188,
steel framing and, 63, 64–65
Millwork, defined, 596
trowel techniques, 219–20, 223
198, 210, 596
for structural framing, 59
Mineral spirits (paint thinner),
types, 217, 220
Nonstructural panels, 65
for studs, 59
525, 569, 596
Mortar beds, 456, 463
Nosing, defined, 596
trusses, 15, 62
Miter joints, 596
Mortar chimney cap, illustrated, 8
LVL (laminated veneer lumber,
back-cutting, 487
Mortise, defined, 596
O
Microllam®), 63, 159
biscuit joints, 487
Moss, 100, 531
casing, 490, 493–94
Mudsill
Ohms, defined, 261
M
crown molding, 500, 501
attaching, 251–52
Oil finishes, 525, 529, 569
jamb and head casing, 497
illustrated, 8
On center (o.c.), defined, 596
Male end, defined, 596
marking/cutting, 485, 486
inspecting, 17
Open-web joists, 62
Mallets, 50
Miter saws, 56, 480
replacing, 246–47
OSB (oriented strand board) pan-
Managing/optimizing renovation,
Miter trimmer, 480
Mullion, defined, 596
els, 65, 67, 596
33–34
Moisture. See also Condensation;
Multitools, oscillating, 49
Oscillating multitools, 49
Mantel, defined, 596
Water damage
Muntins, 105, 132, 135, 522, 596
Outdoor spaces, planning, 24
Mapping
in basement, 16–18, 256–59,
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