Manual of First and Second Fixing Carpentry

Les Goring-s book covers all the detailed knowledge required for carrying out first fixingcarpentry - such as modern and traditional roofing and fitting and fixing modern and traditional floor joists on new-build sites before plastering or drylining of walls and ceilings takes place - and second fixingcarpentry - such as fitting staircases, hanging doors, skirting and architraves and kitchen units after dry-lined plastering has taken place and the shell of the building is watertight. In the opening chapters, this work also covers reading-of-drawings'' knowledge, tools and fixing-devices.

This new edition, with over 500 coloured drawings supporting its step-by-step approach, has been updated throughout to take into account current industry practices and changes in the UK-s Building Regulations. Two new chapters have also been added, covering the formwork carpentry for casting in situ, reinforced concr