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    Nov 26, 2010, 06:49 AM
    What book gives guidance on how lumber should be fastened in lightframe construction?
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    Nov 26, 2010, 08:47 AM
    There are a lot of framing how to books at HD and Lowe's. I use "Creative House Framing, plan, design, build". Cost's about $15 but go to a used book store or Amazon first.
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    Nov 26, 2010, 09:05 AM
    Oh, I have a couple of framing books already. However, neither describe how to fasten the lumber :-( Does the book you mentioned go into that?
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    Nov 26, 2010, 12:46 PM
    Are you talking about nailing patterns, size of nails etc?
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    Nov 26, 2010, 12:51 PM
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    Exactly. A nailing schedule, I believe it's called. I have the 2006 IRC and don't see anything in there either.
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    Nov 29, 2010, 03:42 PM
    Was in Lowe's today. Complete book of Framing $18, Scot Simpson. Has 3 pages of IBC 2006 nailing requirements.
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    Nov 29, 2010, 04:02 PM
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    Excellent. Thanks! I'll check it out.
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    Nov 29, 2010, 08:21 PM
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    I picked up the book on my way home from work. Three pages? It has THIRTEEN pages illustrating the nailing schedule in the IBC. Wow. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks ma0641!
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    Nov 29, 2010, 08:58 PM
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    Glad to help. Thanks for the "tip"
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    Dec 2, 2010, 05:57 PM
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    Table R602.3(1) of the 2006 IRC contains that Code's fastener schedule for structural framing members.
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    Dec 2, 2010, 05:58 PM
    Table R602.3(1) of the 2006 IRC
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