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by Michael Litchfield


  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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