Effectively equip today s students to become professional carpenters with the in depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY Seventh Edition This popular bestseller by well known expert Floyd Vogt presents the intricate system of contemporary light frame building construction using reader friendly step by step procedures Content follows the logical path of a residential project using thorough explanations easy to follow diagrams and dynamic real world visuals to explore building plans sitework and layout footings and foundations framing interior and exterior surfaces cabinetry and more The new edition features essential information on traditional construction as well as today s latest practices including contemporary safety tools and techniques use of alternative construction such as concrete forms and green building techniques This edition also includes additional emphasis on how techniques apply to commercial drawings and construction From building layout through finishing with trim carpentry each section features step by step procedures and photo realistic drawings for key carpentry jobs along with tips of the trade and insights into today s industry In addition a new online MindTap provides interactive learning tools for you and your students and time saving digital instructor resources make it easier to support today s learners as they prepare for success as professional carpenters Effectively equip today s students to become professional carpenters with the in depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY Seventh Edition This popular bestseller by well known expert Floyd Vogt presents the intricate system of contemporary light frame building construction using reader friendly step by step procedures Content follows the ...logical path of a residential project using thorough explanations easy to follow diagrams and dynamic real world visuals to explore building plans sitework and layout footings and foundations framing interior and exterior surfaces cabinetry and more The new edition features essential information on traditional construction as well as today s latest practices including contemporary safety tools and techniques use of alternative construction such as concrete forms and green building techniques This edition also includes additional emphasis on how techniques apply to commercial drawings and construction From building layout through finishing with trim carpentry each section features step by step procedures and photo realistic drawings for key carpentry jobs along with tips of the trade and insights into today s industry In addition a new online MindTap provides interactive learning tools for you and your students and time saving digital instructor resources make it easier to support today s learners as they prepare for success as professional carpenters