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by Michael Litchfield


  boxes

  ventilation and air-condition-

  Base shoe, 497, 593

  Tiling)

  Brace, defined, 593

  ing (HVAC) systems;

  Baseboards, 487, 493, 496–500,

  waterproofing surrounds,

  Bracing, illustrated, 8

  Ventilation

  520, 560, 574, 580, 593

  458–59

  Brad nailers, 593

  Air-seal, 593

  Basement

  Batter board, 593

  Brick. See also Chimneys;

  Alligatoring paint, 530, 533

  air-sealing, 395–96

  Bay, defined, 593

  Masonry; Mortar

  Aluminum wiring, 270–71

  correcting water/moisture

  Bay windows, 593

  adding openings in, 224

  Amperes (amps), defined, 261

  problems, 256–59

  Beams. See also Girders

  basic bricklaying techniques,

  Anchor bolts, 234, 247, 248,

  cracks, 17 ( see also Foundation)

  boxing in, 502

  219–21

  250–51, 593

  inspecting, 16–18

  defined, 593

  bond patterns, 218, 219

  Appliances, 390, 461–62

  insulating, 386, 395–96, 409–10,

  engineered, 63–64

  cleaning and sealing, 222–24

  Aprons, window, 494, 495–96, 593

  417–18

  exposed, installing, 211

  closing openings in, 224

  Arc-fault circuit interrupters

  insulating floors above, 415

  false, 501–02

  cutting, 216, 218, 219

  (AFCIs), 18, 273, 274, 593

  moisture issues, 16–18, 256–59,

  for foundation work, 237–38,

  dressing up concrete walls, 231

  Arched window casing, 495,

  403–04

  241, 244–46

  inspecting siding, 13

  498–99

  sealing crawl spaces and,

  hidden, installing, 211–13

  joint types, 217, 221

  Arches/alcoves, wallpapering, 555

  403–04

  I-beams defined, 595

  laying, 220–21

  Architects and designers, 27,

  wood structural damage to,

  jacking and shoring. See Jacks/

  masonry tools, 215–16

  31–33, 37

  17–18

  jacking; Shoring

  openings in walls, 224

  Arcing, 593

  Bathroom. See also Plumbing fix-

  needle, 241

  painted, stripping, 223

  Asbestos, 464, 562

  tures; Sinks (lavatories);

  replacing wooden girders with,

  rebuilding fireplace firebox,

  ASHRAE, 593

  Toilets

  245

  228–30

  case histories, 36, 37, 38

  span comparison, 244

  repointing joints, 221–22, 597

  601

  R-value, 409

  mitered, 490, 493–94

  Cleanup tools, 45–46

  Corbel-out, 594

  sealing, 224

  prepping frames for, 490–91

  Clear finishes. See also

  Cordless tools, 51–52, 151, 279,

  striking joints, 221, 223

  reveals, 118, 490, 491, 597

  Polyurethanes; Shellac

  323, 482

  trowel techniques, 219–20, 223

  square-cut (butt), 490, 491–92

  applying, 527–29

  Cork flooring, 538, 557, 558, 560

  types and terms, 218

  types, 489–90

  common problems with, 527

  Cork wallcoverings, 537, 540

  walls, openings in, 224

  window, 8, 490, 494–96, 497–99

  types, 506

  Corner beads, 427–28, 433, 436,

  water protection for, 216–17

  window stools and, 494–96

  Clips, 74–75

  594

  Brick cutters, 216

  Cast-iron DWV pipes, 318, 323,

  Coconut palm flooring, 557, 559

  Corner beads/trim beads, 427–28,

  Brick sets, 216

  330, 332, 333–34, 338,

  Collar ties, 15, 594

  436–37

  Brick tongs, 216

  340–41, 446

  Combination squares, 46, 479

  Corner boards, 8, 155, 158,

  Brick veneers, 13, 224, 593

  Cast-iron fixtures, 347, 350, 377,

  Comfort considerations, 23

  162–63, 594

  Bridging, 199, 593. See also

  378, 379, 380, 382, 383

  Compass, 47, 479

  Corner braces, 594

  Thermal bridging

  Caulks/sealants, 76–77, 594.

  Concrete. See also Foundation

  Cost considerations, 34

  Bubble diagrams, 29, 30

  See also Adhesives

  anchor bolts in, 234, 247, 248,

  Counterflashing, 87, 88, 89, 594

  Buffers, 564

  fire-blocking, 392

  250–51, 593

  Countertop(s), 371–76

  Building materials. See Adhesives;

  for roofs/flashing, 85, 87

  attaching mudsill, 251–52

  ceramic tile, 372, 373, 459, 461,

  Lumber; Metal connectors

  for sealing air leaks, 391–93

  cold joints, 251

  465, 467–68, 471–74

  Building paper, 8, 131, 155, 157,

  for tiling, 458

  cubic yard requirements, 253

  concrete, 372, 373–74

  173–74, 593

  CDX plywood, 66, 594

  curing, 252

  options/characteristics, 371–74

  Building site, mapping, 26–27

  Ceiling(s)

  cutting, 243

  ordering, 374–76

  Built-up roofing (BUR), 11, 80,

  drywalling, 431, 434–35

  defined, 215

  outlet receptacles, 359

  101, 593

  fixtures, 288, 290, 294–95,

  finishing, 256, 257

  plastic laminate, 371–73, 465

  Bullnose planes, 50, 51

  309–13, 380

  floors, 557

  post-formed laminate, 371–73

  Butt joints, 429, 487, 593

  leveling, 202, 203

  formwork, 248–50

  quartz composite, 372, 373

  painting, 518–20

  ordering, 255

  sink cutouts, 374, 379

  C

  recessed lighting fixtures,

  pins in, 251

  solid-surface, 372, 373

  310–13

  placing vs. pouring, 233

  space recommendations,

  Cabinets. See Kitchen cabinets

  removing, 198

  pouring, 220–21, 252, 254–55

  358–59

  Cable connectors (wire nuts), 283,

  soundproofing, 445–49

  prep steps, 254–55

  stone (granite, marble, etc.),

  284

  suspended, 598

  quality, 235

  372, 373, 375

  CAD software, 31–32

  wallpapering, 555–56

  rebar, 234, 249, 250, 252

  templates, 372

  Cant strips, 594

  Cement-based patching materials,

  removing air pockets in, 252

  waterproofing edges of, 473

  Cap flashing, 594

  237

  R-value, 409

  wood, 372, 374

 
Caps, defined, 594

  Cementitious backer board.

  screeding and floating, 255–56

  Cove molding, 451, 483, 594

  Carbide scrapers, 50, 51

  See Backer board

  slab, pouring/finishing, 253–56,

  CPVC supply pipe, 330, 338

  Carpenter ants, 203

  Chalking paint, 530

  257

  Craftsman bungalow renovation,

  Carpeting, 561, 584–91

  Chalkline box, 46, 479

  tools, 216

  34–36

  estimating, 586, 590–91

  Chalklines, snapping, 95, 166

  walls, dressing up ( see also

  Crawlspace, 594

  hot-melt seams, 589

  Checking, defined, 594

  Masonry)

  installing floors above, 572

  laying out, 585

  Chimneys, 224–31

  wood flooring over, 576

  insulating floors above, 415

  over concrete, 586, 587

  antennas attached to, 11, 88

  Concrete breakers/compressors,

  mold cleanup in, 204, 404–05

  padding for, 586, 591

  cap, illustrated, 8

  57

  plumbing costs with, 19

  pile direction, 585

  cleaning, 225–26

  Condensation. See also Moisture;

  sealing, 403–04

  positioning, 587–89

  fires in, 11, 225

  Water damage

  Cribbing, 238, 239–40, 242

  rough-cutting, 586–87

  flashing, 11, 87–89

  in basement, 257, 258

  Crickets, 88, 594

  on stairs, 590–91

  gaps between house and, 236,

  in chimney, 227

  Cripple studs, 187

  stretching, 589–90

  393

  correcting, 258

  Cross-bridging. See Bridging

  tackless strips for, 586, 591

  inspecting, 11–12, 14, 224

  defined, 594

  Crosscuts, 49, 594

  tools, 585

  installing insulated flue pipe,

  vapor retarders and, 259, 397,

  Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX),

  transitions, 590

  228

  599

  328–30

  trimming, 590

  rebuilding fireplace firebox,

  in vent pipes, 356

  Crown molding, 483, 500–501, 594

  Carriage. See Stair carriages

  228–30

  Conditioned air, 594. See also

  Current, defined, 261

  Case histories, 34–42

  relining, 227–28

  Heating, ventilation and air-

  Cut-in braces, 594

  Craftsman bungalow, 34–36

  replacing masonry crowns,

  conditioning (HVAC) systems

  Cyanoacrylate, 76, 489

  farmhouse renewal, 40–42

  226–27

  Conduit, 283

  multifaceted jewel, 37–39

  safety, 11–12, 224

  Connectors. See Fasteners; Metal

  Casement windows, 133, 134

  D

  smoking, fixes, 229

  connectors; Nails; Screws

  Casing

  Chisels, 50, 222

  Construction sets, 32–33

  Dados, 594

  biscuit joints, 487, 488, 491,

  Chopsaws, 594. See also Miter

  Contact cement, 489

  Deconstruction, 40, 516–17

  493–94

  saws

  Control lines, 92, 93, 467, 470,

  Demolition, 194–99

  corner-block (plinth), 490, 493,

  Circular saws, 47–48, 171–72

  471, 472, 474, 594

  containing mess of, 196–97

  494

  Clamps (for electrical wiring), 283, Convective airflow, 385, 594

  preparing for, 194–95

  defined, 594

  296

  Coping (coped) joints, 487–88, 594

  removing doors/trim, 197

  door, 118, 489–94

  Clamps (tools), 53

  Coping saws, 49, 480

  removing plaster/drywall, 198

  elements, 489–90

  Clapboards. See Siding

  Copper. See Fittings; Water-supply

  removing wood flooring,

  gluing joints, 491, 493–94

  Cleanouts, 19, 338

  pipe

  198–99

  602

  tearout, 197

  trimming/planing, 110, 112,

  drawing rooms, 25

  taping/finishing, 437–39

  tools/equipment for, 194

  128, 462

  preliminary, to construction

  texturing, 439, 440

  Denatured alcohol, 525

  types/styles, 106–07

  sets, 31–33

  tiling on, 456, 464–65, 466

  Dense-pack insulation, 408–09,

  weatherstripping, 114–15,

  software for creating, 31–32

  tools, 423–26, 439

  415–17, 594

  124–27, 392

  3-D model, 31

  types. See Drywall types

  Designer-builders, 28

  widths, 105

  working (construction sets),

  wallpapering, 545

  Designers. See Architects and

  Dormers, 8, 594

  32–33

  on walls, 435–37

  designers

  Double dynamiters, 344

  Dremel®, variable-speed rotary

  wet-sanding, 425

  Designing. See Planning

  Double-hung windows, 132–34,

  tools, 50

  Drywall types, 421–23

  Dew point, 594

  135, 137–47

  Drill bits, 52

  abuse-resistant, 423

  Dielectric unions, 19, 325, 330,

  Dovetail saws, 49, 480

  Drilling/screwing accessories,

  blueboard, 423, 441, 593

  345

  Downspouts, 594

  52–53

  fabric-covered, 423

  Dimension lumber, 58, 594

  attaching, 181

  Drills, 51–52, 56, 278, 323, 482,

  fire-resistant (type C or X), 421,

  Dimmers, 276, 306, 307–08, 309

  cutting gutters for, 178

  599

  422–23, 430

  Disclosure statements, 8–9

  drain extensions from, 14

  Drip caps, 594

  foil-backed, 423

  Documenting existing structure,

  illustrated, 8

  Drip kerf, 130, 594

  gypsum lath, 423

  24–27

  inspecting, 12, 14

  Drip-edge flashing, 9–10, 82,

  moisture-resistant (WR/green-

  Door installations

  prefab, 179

  84–85, 93, 95, 96, 594

  board) drywall, 153, 421,

  about: overview of, 106

  sloping gutters to, 180

  Driven steel pilings, 233, 234

  422, 430, 456, 458, 595

  exterior door, 112–19

  Drainage, foundation, 235

  Drywall, 420–41, 594

  paperless, 418, 421, 422, 426,

  interior prehung, 107–12

  Drainage, waste and vent (DWV)

  about: overview of, 420

  434, 439

  Door(s), 105–30

  pipes. See also Plumbing

  adhesives, 434

  regular, 421, 422

  bottoms, sealing, 125–27

  vents; specific fixtures

  around doors/windows, 436,

 
sound-mitigating, 423

  in brick walls, 224

  about: overview of, 317–18

  440

  USG Sheetrock UltraLight, 421,

  casing. See Casing

  building out from main drain,

  attaching, 433–34

  423, 429

  checking for plumb, 109, 111,

  340

  attachment tools, 424–25

  vinyl-covered, 423

  116, 119–20

  cast iron, 318, 323, 330, 332,

  on ceilings, 431, 434–35

  Ducts, 594. See also Heating, venti-

  construction/materials, 114

  333–34, 338, 340–41, 446

  corner beads/trim beads,

  lation and air-conditioning

  cutting hinge gains, 128

  cleanouts, 19, 338

  427–28, 436–37

  (HVAC) systems

  cutting off after tiling, 462

  connecting branch drains/vents,

  corners, 425, 436, 438

  Dumpsters™, 57

  drywall around, 436, 440

  341–43

  curves, 436

  entry, essentials, 114–15

  copper, 332

  cutting, 423–24, 431–33

  E

  exterior, 105, 106, 107, 112–21,

  cutting, 332, 333–34

  discolored, crumbling, moldy,

  126, 129

  disconnecting, 345–46, 461

  441, 545

  Earth tools, 55. See also Soil

  frames, 105, 109–12, 113–17,

  drain traps, 317–18

  estimating materials, 429–30,

  tampers

  210

  fitting pipes, 325

  431

  Eaves, 594

  French, 106, 119–21, 158

  fittings, 324–25, 331

  fasteners (screws/nails), 424,

  flashing, 10, 82, 84–85

  hardware, 107, 115, 121–24, 129

  framing considerations, 26, 321,

  427, 433–34, 439–40

  illustrated, 8, 82

  ( see also Hinges; Locksets)

  341–42

  handling, 431

  trim, 158, 160–61

  height, 105

  inspecting, 19

  hanging, 434–37

  ventilation at, 90, 160–61, 394,

  inspecting, 13–14

  mapping, 26

  holes in, 440–41

  398–99, 400

  installing. See Door installations

  measuring, 325

  inside corners, 425, 438

  Edgebanding, 594

  inswing and outswing, 126

  minimum drain/trap/vent sizes,

  joint compounds, 425–26, 428,

  Elastomeric material, 157, 594

  interior, 91, 105, 107–12

  335

  438, 596 ( see also taping/

  Electrical boxes, 273

  jambs, 104–06, 109–11, 594

  no-hub couplings, 334, 339–41

  finishing)

  air-sealing, 394

  leveling doorsill, 113

  ordering, 338

  joint tape, 427

  building up, for tiling around,

  leveling/plumbing. See shim-

  plastic (ABS, PVC), 318, 323,

  leveling studs for, 200–201

  461

  ming

  325, 330–31, 332–33, 338,

  lifting tools, 424

  covering all connections, 308

  openings, 108–09, 112–13, 224

  339, 340, 446

  measuring, 431

 

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