Finishing a House

By Roe Osborn

Book Overview

Roe Osborn's comprehensive and visually rich guide Framing a House helps make even the most complex steps of framing a house more accessible.

Whether you're building your first home or looking to sharpen your carpentry skills, Framing a House breaks down every stage of the process with clarity and precision.

With Osborn's clear instructions and expert insights, Framing a House ensures you can tackle any framing project with confidence, precision, and success.

Key Features: Step-by-Step Guidance: From laying out the first-floor deck to building stairs, roofs, dormers, and exterior trim, this guide covers everything you need to know. Expert Tips: Learn the critical techniques for using tools correctly, cutting wood to precise measurements, and assembling frames with safety and accuracy in mind. Highly Visual Approach: With detailed illustrations and photographs, complex tasks are made easy to understand and follow. Designed for All Skill Levels: Whether you're a novice or a seasoned builder, Roe Osborn's years of experience as a builder and Fine Homebuilding editor make this book an invaluable resource.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600851010
• ISBN13: 9781600851018
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.2" x 10.9"