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Wood-frame house construction

USDA Agricultural handbook no. 73 "The purpose of this publication is to present sound principles for wood-frame house construction and suggestions for selecting suitable materials in a manner that will greatly assist in the construction of a good house even by those without previous construction experience. The three primary essentials for the building of a satisfactory house are (1) an efficient plan, (2) suitable materials, and (3) sound construction. The house may be large or small, elaborate or unpretentious, modern or traditional, yet without all three of these essentials it may be neither permanent nor satisfactory. While designing and planning are beyond the scope of this publication, the information on materials and building practices is intended to guide builders and prospective homeowners in erecting a good house. It can be used as a training aid for apprentices or as a standard by which to judge the quality of the construction of a house. This publication is devoted exclusively to wood-frame construction, and sets forth what are considered to be acceptable practices in assembling and arranging the parts of a well-designed house. While details of construction may vary in

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