Residential Construction Academy

Floyd Vogt is a sixth-generation carpenter and contractor. His family operated a small business devoted to all phases of home construction, and he began working in the family business at age 15. After completing a B.A. in chemistry at the State University of New York College at Oneonta, Mr. Vogt returned to the field as a self-employed remodeler. In 1985 he began teaching in the Carpentry program at the State University of New York, Delhi. He has taught many courses, including light framing, advanced framing, math, energy-efficient construction, finish carpentry, finish masonry, and estimating. Mr. Vogt is currently a professor in the Construction Design-Build Management bachelor's degree program, where his course responsibilities include residential construction, AutoCAD, construction seminar, and physical science applications. He has also served as a carpentry regional coordinator for Skills-USA and as a post-secondary Skills-USA student advisor. Mr. Vogt is also the co-author or CARPENTRY, 6E and he is a member of a local town planning board.

Section 1: Tools and Materials Chapter 1: Hand Tools Chapter 2: Power Tools Chapter 3: Wood and Wood Products Chapter 4: Fasteners Section 2: Rough Carpentry Chapter 5: Blueprints, Codes, and Building Layout Chapter 6: Concrete Form Construction Chapter 7: Floor Framing Chapter 8: Wall and Ceiling Framing Chapter 9: Scaffolds, Ladders, and Horses Chapter 10: Roof Framing Section 3: Exterior Finish Chapter 11: Windows and Doors Chapter 12: Roofing Chapter 13: Siding and Decks Section 4: Interior Finish Chapter 14: Insulation and Wall Finish Chapter 15: Interior Finish Chapter 16: Stair Framing and Finish Chapter 17: Cabinets and Countertops Glossary Index