The craft of framing is presented in this book by several expert carpenters, who offer practical advice on many aspects of the trade to the first-time homeowner, the keen experienced amateur as well as the professional. Subjects covered include framing a gabled roof, building rake walls, framing a garage door, building coffered ceilings and many more. The emphasis is placed on the techniques required to carry out framing work successfully; and there are details about materials, from composition panels and treated wood to glue-laminated timbers.