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Renovation 4th Edition

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by Michael Litchfield


  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

  611

 

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