Carpentry & Construction

Mark R. Miller (Tyler, Texas) is Professor of Industrial Technology and coordinator of that section of the Department of HRD & Technology at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Miller teaches courses in construction for future middle managers and has authored or co-authored more than 35 technical books and many technical articles. Rex Miller (Round Rock, Texas) is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at the State University of New York College at Buffalo where he taught technical curriculums at the college level for more than 40 years. Dr. Miller authored or co-authored more than 100 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs. McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Chapter 1: Starting the JobChapter 2: Preparing the SiteChapter 3: Laying Footings and FoundationsChapter 4: Pouring Concrete Slabs and FloorsChapter 5: Building Floor FramesChapter 6: Framing WallsChapter 7: Building Roof FramesChapter 8: Covering RoofsChapter 9: Installing Windows and DoorsChapter 10: Finishing Exterior WallsChapter 11: Wiring the HouseChapter 12: Plumbing the HouseChapter 13: Insulating with Thermal EfficiencyChapter 14: Preparing Interior Walls and Ceilings Chapter 15: Finishing the InteriorChapter 16: Special Construction MethodsChapter 17: Maintenance and RemodelingChapter 18: The Carpenter and the IndustryChapter 19: BathroomsChapter 20: Construction with Solar HeatingChapter 21: Alternative Framing MethodsChapter 22: Latest Construction Methods.