For pros, by pros.

"Completely revised and updated"--Cover

Introduction -- Part 1: On the job site. Choosing the right framing nailer ; Hammers : titanium vs. steel ; Framing lumber : moisture content, species, and grade ; Choosing the right nail for the connection ; Building sturdy sawhorses ; Exploring the benefits of engineered floor joists ; Managing job-site mud ; Temporary power on the job site -- Part 2: General framing. 10 rules for framing ; Anchoring wood to a steel I-beam ; Wall framing basics ; Framing with a crane ; All about headers ; Common engineering problems ; Wind-resistant framing techniques ; Where do you want the blocking? -- Part 3: Framing floors. The well-framed floor ; Fast, accurate floor sheathing ; Built-up center beams ; Frame a strong, stable floor with I-joists ; Supporting a cantilevered bay ; 6 ways to stiffen a bouncy floor -- Part 4: Framing walls. Careful layout for perfect walls ; No-nonsense wall framing ; Laying out and detailing wall plates ; Not-so-rough openings ; Framing curved walls ; Framing big gable walls ; Raising a gable wall ; Better framing with factory-built walls ; Shear walls ; A slick approach to straightening walls -- Part 5: Framing ceilings. Curved ceiling? No problem ; Framing cathedral ceilings ; Open up the ceiling with a steel sandwich -- Part 6: Energy-efficient framing. 6 proven ways to build energy-smart walls ; Air-sealed mudsill assembly ; Bring advanced framing to your job site ; Double-stud walls ; Framing for efficiency

"...covers everything from the basics of framing to up-to-date information on wind-resistant framing techniques and shear walls. Also included is a section on energy-efficient framing, focusing on advanced framing techniques and building for the Passive House standard."--Back cover

Includes index