scaffolding, 55, 80
Shears, electric or pneumatic, 172
Rake
hiring contractors, 79
stripping woodwork, 526
Sheathing, 598
drip-edge flashing for, 82, 84–85
inspecting. See Roof inspection
tiling, 452–53
illustrated, 8
Index
609
nailing, 185
styles/sizes/materials, 383
rough-in dimensions, 319–20
newel posts, 205, 206–07, 596
roofs, 81
tiling. See Tiles; Tiling
separate-rim, 378–79
realigning/reinforcing carriages,
Sheetrock®. See Drywall
Shy, defined, 598
tiling around, 459, 467–68,
208
Shellac
Sidewinders, 48
472–74
repairing, 205–08
applying, 529
Siding, 164–73, 598. See also
undermount, 347, 377, 378, 379,
replacing balusters, 205–06
characteristics of, 506, 529
Exteriors
381, 382
replacing treads, 207
freshness of, mixing and, 529
clapboard, 8, 13, 164–65,
venting island sinks, 337
rise and riser defined, 597
heat guns and, 526
167–73
Sister joists, 201, 204
run defined, 597
testing for, 525, 562
clapboard gauge for, 170
Site map, creating, 26–27
sagging, 207–08
for wood floors, 569
establishing level, 164
Skylights, 147–53
sloping, 16
Shingles. See also Roof(s)
factory-finished, 170
above flat ceilings, 151
squeaky, 205
aligning, 95–96, 163
fiber-cement, 171–73
cladding (cub caps), 152–53
tightening newel posts, 206–07
architectural (laminated), 89–91
graying wood, 531
drywall/finishing lightwell, 148
unstable handrails/newel posts,
asphalt, 10, 89–98
inspecting, 13
flashing, 89, 152
16
butt edge, defined, 92
installing, 165–71
framing openings, 148–50
Steel framing, 63, 64–65
calculating needs, 91–92
laying out, 164–65
installing, 151–53
flitch plates, 64–65, 201
cap, 98
materials requirements, 165–67,
positioning, 148, 151
I-beams, 65
chalklines for, 95
169
selecting, 147–48
leveling ceilings with, 202, 203
control lines for, 92, 93
metal, 13
sizing, 148
light steel, 64
courses, defined, 92
mold/moss on, 531
Slab on grade foundations, 233,
Steel I-beams, 65, 244, 245, 246
cutouts, defined, 92
nails/nailing, 166–67, 169
253–56
Steel reinforcement (rebar), 234,
cutting, 94
painting. See Painting exteriors
Slate roofs, 10, 103
249, 250, 252
exposure, defined, 92
power washing, 533
Sleepers, defined, 598
Step-flashing, 87–88, 89, 152, 153,
fastener line, 92
rain-screen walls for, 168
Sliding compound-miter saw, 56
598
field, 94–95
replacing shingles, 167
Slotting saws, 480
Stiles, defined, 598
inspecting, 9–10
for siding. See Siding
Smoke pencils, 388
Stilts, 423
installing, 93–97, 100–101
stucco, 13, 173–77
Soffit vents, 10, 90, 161, 398, 400
Stock, defined, 598
laying out, 92–93, 95–96
vinyl, 13
Soffits, 158, 161, 398–99, 598
Stone countertops, 372, 373, 375
longevity, 80
water-resistive barriers under,
Soil analysis, 235
Stone flooring, 557, 561
nails/nailing, 86, 87–88, 92, 94
155, 156–58
Soil stacks, 25, 318, 334, 598
Stools. See Window stools
offset, defined, 92
weaving shingles, 166
Soil tampers, 57
Story poles, 165, 453, 466, 470,
over old roofs (roofovers), 97,
wood clapboards, 8, 13, 164–65, Solar heating, 387
471–72, 598
597
167–71
Soldering copper, 324, 326–27
Strap ties, 74, 213
preparing for, 80–83, 89–93,
wood shingles, 13, 163, 164–67
Sound transmission coefficient
Stretcher brick pattern, 218, 219
98–99
Silicone sealants/caulks, 76
(STC) ratings, 136, 447, 448,
Striking joints. See Pointing;
pyramid pattern for, 94–95, 96
Sill, defined, 598. See also Mudsill
598
Repointing joints
repairing/replacing, 98, 101, 167
Sill pans, for exterior doors,
Sound-mitigating drywall, 423
Stringers, 192, 205, 208, 361, 362,
ridge vents and, 91, 98, 101
112–13
Soundproofing, 445–49
598
siding, 13, 163, 164–67
Sill plates. See Plates
Span, defined, 598
Strip flooring, 557–58, 571–76, 598
squares of, 91, 598
Simpson Strong-Ties™, 73–75,
Speed Square, 479, 598
Strippers, 275–78
staples for, 82
213
SPF. See Spray polyurethane foam
Stripping paint, 508, 524–27, 533
starter course, 93–94
Sinks (lavatories). See also
insulation (SPF)
Stripping wallcoverings, 543–45
starter strips, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96
Plumbing fixtures
Splash blocks, 8, 598
Strong, defined, 598
terms regarding, 92
assembly diagram, 347
Splashboards, 8, 162
Strong-ties, defined, 598
three-tab, 91, 92, 93–94, 95, 98
bathroom, 381–82
Splicing drains, 339–40
Structural carpentry, 182–213.
in valleys, 96–97, 100–101
characteristics/types, 376–78,
Splicing trim, 486–87
See also Framing walls
weight considerations, 91
381–82
Splicing wires/cables, 271, 283,
about: overview of, 182
wood. See Wood shingles refer-
choosing faucets, 383
286, 299, 301
adding blocking, 199–200
ences
clearances, 382
Sponging wallcoverings, 551
assessing existing structure, 183
Shingling hatchets, 80
connecting, 347–48
Spray polyurethane foam insula-
avoiding three-stud corners, 192
Shoe plates, 75
connecting branch drains/vents,
tion (SPF), 410, 418–19, 598
bolstering joists, 201
Shoring, 209, 237–43
343
Spray-on foams, 408, 410, 418–19
connectors, 73–75, 213
cribbing and, 238, 239–40, 242
cutouts for, 374, 379
Spray-painting, 512–14, 523, 524,
demolition for, 194–99
defined, 237
disconnecting, 345–46, 461
534
exploring options for, 183
jacking and, steps, 240–43
flush-mount, 377, 378
Square (measurement), 91, 598
exposed beam installation, 211
jacks for, 238
installing, 346–48
Squares (tools), 46, 47, 479
framing door/window openings,
needle beams for, 241
integral, 377, 378
Stack venting, 335–36
210
posts/beams for, 237–38
kitchen, 376–80
Stain sealers, 542, 569
hidden beam installation,
process, 209
minimum drain/trap/vent sizes,
Stains (pigments), 505, 506, 528
211–13
timbers, moving, 238
335
Stair carriages, 205, 207–08, 598
insect infestations, 14, 17,
Showers
mounting styles, 377–78
Stairs
202–03, 204
minimum drain/trap/vent sizes,
pedestal, 319–20, 346, 348, 381
carpeting, 590–91
inspecting, 15, 17–18
335
removing, 461
cracked treads, 16
leveling ceilings, 202, 203
rough-in, illustrated, 351
rimless/self-rimming, 347, 377,
inspecting, 16
loads and, 183, 185, 212
rough-in dimensions, 320
378
lingo for, 205
lumber for, 59
610
mapping/evaluating, 25–26
T
caulk for, 458
removing for tiling, 460–61
methodical approach to, 184
controlling mess during, 455
rough-in dimensions, 319, 320
Tablesaws, 480
nailing tips, 184–86, 187, 189
countertops, 459, 461, 465,
tiling around, 460–61
Tack rags, 526, 599
reinforcing/repairing structure,
467–68, 471–74
types, 382–83
Tackless strips, 586, 591
199–205
curved cuts, 454, 475
venting, 335, 336–37
Tail pieces, defined, 599
remodeling projects, 210–13
cutting door bottoms after, 462
wax rings, 349, 350, 460–61
Taillight warranties, 373, 599
repairing stairs, 205–08
epoxy thinsets for, 457
Tools, 43–57
Tannin bleed-through, 531
replacing bearing walls, 210–13
on exterior-grade plywood, 457,
belts for, 48
Tape measures, 47, 479
rot and, 17–18, 203–05
465
carpeting, 585
Tarps, 46
shoring and, 209
floors, 461–62, 468–71, 477, 561
clamps, 53
Tee (spread) foundations, 233
solutions, case history, 41
on glass-mat gypsum board,
for cleanup, 45–46
Templates
straightening studs, 200–201
456
concrete breakers/compressors,
countertop, 372
understanding structure, 183
grouting and, 454–55, 476
57
resilient flooring, 582–84
Structural panels. See also
grouts for, 458
concrete saws, 243
Termite shields, 248, 251, 599
Plywood
layout guidelines, 467–71
cordless, 51–52, 151, 279, 323,
Termites
exposure durability, 67
masonry surfaces, 464
482
inspecting for, 14, 17
formaldehyde content, 66
mastics for, 457
for demolition, 194
treating infestations, 203
nailing, 67, 185
materials, 455–59
drill bits, 52
Texturing drywall/plaster, 439, 440
OSB, 65, 67, 596
on mortar beds, 456, 463
drilling/screwing accessories,
Theatrical smoke, 388
species/span ratings, 66
moving appliances before,
52–53
Thermal barriers, 257, 385, 599.
thickness/length, 66–67
461–62
drills, 51–52, 56, 278, 323, 482,
See also Insulation
types, 65
out of plumb corners, 459–60
599
Thermal breaks, 136, 147
veneer grades, 66
over existing tile, 465–66
drywall, 423–26, 439
Thermal bridging, 192, 389, 599
Structural screws, 72
on painted walls, 466
earth, 55
Thermal bypass (and checklist),
Stub-outs, 343, 345, 598
on plastic laminate countertops,
for electrical systems, 55,
599
Stucco siding, 598
465
275–80
Thermal envelope, 384, 385, 599
basic description (components/
preparing for, 459–62
for fiber-cement boards, 171–73
Thermal imaging, 388–89
layers), 173–75
removing sinks for, 461
finish carpentry, 478–82
Thinsets, 457–58, 460, 463, 465–
details, illustrated, 173
removing toilets for, 460–61
grouting, 455
66, 468, 471, 473, 599
diagnosing problems, 175
on resilient flooring, 464, 466
hammers, 50, 54, 57, 216,
3-D Model, 31
helpful materials, 175–76
safety, 452–53
481–82
Thresholds, 115, 125–27, 462, 580,
inspecting, 13
self-leveling compounds for,
hand cutting/shaping, 50–51,
599
mixes, 173
457, 463–64
480–81
Tie-downs, defined, 599
repairing, 173–77
setting beds for, 456–57, 460,
handsaws, 49, 480
Tile countertops, 372, 373, 459,
texturing and finishing, 177
462–66
impact drivers, 52
461, 465, 467–68, 471–74
Stud finders, 46, 47, 479
setting tiles, 454–55, 470
jacks, 55, 80
Tile floors, 16, 461–62, 468–71,
Studs, 598. See also Framing walls
shower/tub hardware and, 461
laser tools (levels, plumbs, tape
477, 557, 561
adding blocking, 199–200
spacers for, 454, 475, 477
measures), 55–56
Tile roofs, 11, 102–03
cripple, 187
story poles for, 453, 466, 470,
masonry, 215–16, 221, 222
Tiles. See also Tiling
drilling/notching, 341, 342
471–72
measuring/layout, 46–47, 56,
choosing, 450–52
framing door/window openings,
supporting tiles, 476
453–54, 478–79
color, 451
210
thinsets for, 457–58, 460, 463,
miscellaneous, 55
cracking, 16
illustrated, 8
465–66, 468, 471, 473
nailers. See Pneumatic nailers
cutting, 454, 467
jack (trimmer), 105, 187, 189,
tools, 452–55
oscillating multitools, 49
drilling, 454
190, 210, 596
on unpainted drywall, 456,
to own, 45–55
durability, 452
lumber grades, 59
464–65
painting, 506–10
estimating, 466–67
marking, 187, 363
V-cap trim, 451, 471, 472, 473
pipe cutters, 323
expansion joints for, 463
planing down high spots,
on veneer paneling, 466
plastering, 441–42
field, 451
200–201
on wallpaper, 466
pliers/cutters, 53–54, 275–78,
handmade, 451, 452, 455, 461,
removing old, 210
waterproof membranes for,
323
465, 466
straightening, 200–201
458–59, 460
plumbing, 55, 322–24, 344
inspecting, 11, 16
Styrene-butadiene, 76
Tilt-and-turn windows, 133, 134
plumb/level, 47, 56, 216
manufactured, 451
Subflooring, 598. See also Floors/
Toenail, defined, 599
power planers, 56
measuring/layout tools, 453
flooring; Wood flooring
Toilets
power saws, 47–48, 56, 171–72,
sheet-mounted, 452
illustrated, 8
choosing, 382–83
243, 279, 480
sizes, 451, 468
inspecting, 15–16, 572–73
clearances, 382
power-actuated, 57
trim, 451, 466–67
nailing schedule, 69, 186
connecting branch drains/vents,
to rent, 55–57
types/shapes, 451–52
over concrete, 576
341–43
routers, 50
water resistance categories, 452
securing, 578
disconnecting, 346
safety, 43–45
Tiling, 450–77. See also Tiles
for strip flooring, 572–73
flawed new, 348
sanders, 481
adhesives for, 457–58, 464, 468
Sump pumps, 258–59
framing for, 341
soil tampers, 57
assessing areas for, 459–60
Supply pipes, 19, 26
height of floor and, 460–61
tiling, 452–55
on backer board, 456, 462–63
Suspended ceilings, 598
inspecting, 16
wallpapering, 541–42, 543
bathtub surrounds, 458–59,
Swanson Speed square, 47
installing, 349–50
wood floor installation, 573
461, 474–77
Swanson Speed™ square, 479
minimum drain/trap/vent sizes,
wrecking bars/pry bars, 54
building up electrical boxes for,
335
461
Index
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