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Floyd Vogt, Michael Nauth, Luc Lapierre

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Overview

Carpentry, fifth Canadian edition is designed for students in apprenticeship and college programs, preparing them for careers as certified carpenters. It covers the core aspects of the carpentry trade in Canada, including tools and materials, building construction, exterior finish and interior finish. Each section provides step-by-step procedures, safety precautions, trade tips and insights into future industry trends. The layout thoughtfully incorporates soft skills and critical thinking activities. Aligned with the 2025 National Building Code of Canada, this title caters to students studying residential construction across the country.

Meet the Authors

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Floyd Vogt

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 emeritus in the construction design-build management bachelor's degree program, where his course responsibilities included 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 the co-author of CARPENTRY, and he is a member of a local town board.

Michael Nauth

Michael Nauth was born in Guyana. His family immigrated to Canada in 1967. He finished high school in Scarborough, Ontario, and began working in construction in 1972, in both the residential and commercial sectors. He obtained his carpenter’s licence in 1978 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. After moving to Ottawa, he started a residential construction company. He obtained his Ontario licence in the early 1990s. A few years later he passed the Inter-Provincial Certificate of Qualification Red Seal Exam.Michael took training to teach in carpentry, receiving his diploma from McGill University in Montreal. He would later complete a B.Sc. in mathematics at Carleton University in Ottawa. He began teaching night school in carpentry at Algonquin College (Ottawa) in 1984; he was hired as a full-time instructor there in 1989. He is currently Coordinator and Professor of the Carpentry Apprenticeship programs.He has also served as a building supervisor, foreman, and board member with Habitat for Humanity—National Capital Region and Global Village. He has coordinated and judged carpentry competitions for Skills Canada–Ontario and for the Carpenters’ Union, Local 93. Besides several other construction textbooks, he has reviewed Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Canadian Wood Frame House Construction, 2005 edition. He has worked as a carpenter and a trainer in Russia and is currently engaged by Canada Wood to assist with training needs and quality assurance of the residential construction industry in China.Michael is proud father of four sons, Aaron, Anthony, Jason, and Jonathan. They have all helped Dad in the summers on the construction site and have experienced, first-hand, the adrenaline rush, the addictive buzz, and the sweet sleep that follows an honest, hard day’s work.

Luc Lapierre

What's New

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Research Exercise has been added at the end of each unit. This exercise focuses on a specific project and challenges the student to compare various materials and processes, estimate materials, and engage with the input from industry experts
Reflects 2025 National Building Code of Canada
Structural and health and safety issues are aligned with the 2025 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC).
New content added on several key topics, including tools like track saws, basic and extensive renovations, jobsite analysis, types of roofing materials, and a deck construction guide

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Full-colour design brings the jobsite to life—integrating photo-realistic drawings and on-the-job photos from construction projects across Canada and the United States
Measurements in the text are recorded in both SI (metric) and imperial
Safety information retains its prominence in the text, with a section titled “Safety at the Worksite” in the Introduction, unit-opening Safety Reminders to alert students to potential hazards on the job, and Cautions to help prevent accidents when working with various tools of the trade
Covers critical soft skills required of successful and proficient carpenters. Coverage of important organizations, including the Carpenters’ Union and Skills Canada, helps students keep up to date on industry expectations
Success Story opens each of the four sections, highlighting a successful individual working on carpentry jobs in different regions of the country and providing insight into the industry
Deconstruct This, and What’s Wrong with This Picture? boxes illustrate situations where a problem may or may not exist in the construction process, giving students the opportunity to consider what is right and wrong and develop their critical thinking skills
Teaching resources available, including Instructor Guide, PowerPoints, and a MindTap Educator’s Guide
MindTap is an online learning platform that delivers access to an eTextbook, student study tools, as well as a variety of section interactive activities, videos, and assessments

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Preface
Key Features
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction

Section 1: Tools and Materials
Unit 1 Wood and Lumber
Ch. 1 Wood
Ch. 2 Lumber
Unit 2 Engineered Panels
Ch. 3 Structural (Rated) Panels
Ch. 4 Non-Structural Panels
Unit 3 Engineered Wood Products
Ch. 5 Engineered Beams, Lintels, Slabs, and Columns
Ch. 6 Engineered Joists, Rafters, and Studs
Unit 4 Fasteners
Ch. 7 Nails, Screws, and Bolts
Ch. 8 Anchors and Adhesives
Unit 5 Hand Tools
Ch. 9 Layout Tools
Ch. 10 Boring and Cutting Tools
Ch. 11 Fastening and Dismantling Tools
Unit 6 Portable Power Tool
Ch. 12 Saws, Drills, and Drivers
Ch. 13 Planes, Routers, Sanders, and Plate Joiners
Ch. 14 Fastening Tool
Unit 7 Stationary Power Tools
Ch. 15 Circular Saw Blades
Ch. 16 Mitre Saws, Cut-Off Saws, and Radial Arm Saws
Ch. 17 Table Saws and Other Stationary Power Tools
Unit 8 Architectural Plans and Building Codes
Ch. 18 Architectural Plans and Specifications
Ch. 19 Plan Views, Sections, and Elevations
Ch. 20 Building Codes and Zoning Requirements

Section 2: Building Construction
Unit 9 Construction Safety
Ch. 21 Jobsite Safety and Construction Aids
Ch. 22 Scaffolding
Unit 10 Building Layout
Ch. 23 Levelling and Layout Tools and Procedures
Ch. 24 Laying Out Foundation Lines
Unit 11 Concrete Form Construction
Ch. 25 Characteristics of Concrete
Ch. 26 Forms for Footings, Slabs, Walks, and Driveways
Ch. 27 Wall, Column, and Insulated Concrete Forms
Ch. 28 Concrete Stair Forms and Preserved Wood Foundations
Ch. 29 Concrete Forming for the ICI Sector (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional)
Unit 12 Floor and Stair Framing
Ch. 30 Types of Wood-Frame Construction
Ch. 31 The Substructure: Columns, Beams, and Sill Plates
Ch. 32 The Floor Frame: Joists, Openings, Bridging, and the Subfloor
Ch. 33 Construction Stair Types, Terms, and Calculations
Ch. 34 Construction Stair Layout and Assembly
Unit 13 Exterior Wall Framing
Ch. 35 Exterior Wall: Components and Their Functions
Ch. 36 Exterior Wall: Construction Sequence
Unit 14 Interior Wall and Ceiling Framing
Ch. 37 Partitions and Ceiling Joists
Ch. 38 Backing and Blocking
Ch. 39 Steel Framing
Unit 15 Roof Framing
Ch. 40 Roof Types, Components, and Terminology
Ch. 41 Roof Trusses
Ch. 42 Gable and Gambrel Roofs
Ch. 43 Shed, Dormer, and Porch Roofs
Ch. 44 Hip Roofs
Ch. 45 Intersecting Roofs with Equal Slope
Ch. 46 Unequal Sloped Roofs and Gazebo Roofs
Ch. 47 Post-and-Beam, Timber Frame, and Mass Timber Construction
Unit 16 Energy-Efficient Housing
Ch. 48 Building Science: Principles and Practice
Ch. 49 Progressive Practices: Framing and Air Sealing
Ch. 50 Thermal and Acoustical Insulation
Ch. 51 Renovations

Section 3: Exterior Finish
Unit 17 Roofing
Ch. 52 Asphalt Shingles and Other Types of Roofing
Ch. 53 Wood Shingles and Shakes
Ch. 54 Flashing
Unit 18 Windows
Ch. 55 Window Components and Types
Ch. 56 Window Installation
Unit 19 Exterior Doors
Ch. 57 Exterior Door Styles
Ch. 58 Exterior Door Installation
Ch. 59 Installing Exterior Door Hardware
Unit 20 Siding and Cornice Construction
Ch. 60 Exterior Wall Preparation
Ch. 61 Wood and Composite Siding
Ch. 62 Wood Shingle and Shake Siding
Ch. 63 Metal and Vinyl Siding
Ch. 64 Cornices and Eavestroughs
Unit 21 Decks, Porches, and Fences
Ch. 65 Deck and Porch Construction
Ch. 66 Fence Design and Erection

Section 4: Interior Finish
Unit 22 Drywall Construction
Ch. 67 Gypsum and Cement Board
Ch. 68 Single-Layer and Multilayer Drywall Application
Ch. 69 Concealing Fasteners and Joints
Unit 23 Wall Panelling and Ceramic Tile
Ch. 70 Wall Panelling: Types and Application
Ch. 71 Ceramic Tile
Unit 24 Ceiling Finish
Ch. 72 Suspended Ceilings
Ch. 73 Surface-Mount Ceiling Finishes
Unit 25 Interior Doors and Door Frames
Ch. 74 Description of Interior Doors
Ch. 75 Installation of Interior Doors and Door Frames
Unit 26 Interior Trim
Ch. 76 Description and Application of Moulding
Ch. 77 Application of Door Casings, Base, and Window Trim
Unit 27 Interior Stair Finish
Ch. 78 Open and Closed Staircases, Winders, and Circular Stairs
Ch. 79 Finishing Open and Closed Staircases
Ch. 80 Installing Balustrades
Unit 28 Finish Flooring
Ch. 81 Description of Wood Finish Flooring
Ch. 82 Installing Wood and Other Types of Finish Flooring
Ch. 83 Underlayment, Resilient Tile, and Roll Flooring
Unit 29 Cabinets and Countertops
Ch. 84 Description and Installation of Manufactured Cabinets
Ch. 85 Countertop and Cabinet Construction and Hardware

Appendix
Glossary
Index