With over 35 years of production framing experience and two decades of teaching apprentices, Haun shares invaluable techniques for framing a basic house efficiently. This book provides a step-by-step guide through essential processes, from laying down sills to cutting rafters, ensuring you master the craft of residential construction. Key Features: Comprehensive Techniques: Learn the intricacies of cutting and installing posts and girders, joisting, sheathing, and framing various roof types including gable, hip, valley, and truss roofs. Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step instructions guide you through the entire framing process, making it accessible for both novices and experienced carpenters. Stair Construction: Gain insights into building various types of stairs, enhancing your skills in this essential aspect of carpentry. Foundational Knowledge: The opening chapter covers crucial topics like tools, plans, codes, permits, lumber, and materials, ensuring you have a solid foundation before diving into framing. Safety First: Additional safety tips and site-built tool information are woven throughout the book, emphasizing the importance of a secure working environment. The Very Efficient Carpenter is your complete course in basic framing, designed to improve your efficiency and proficiency in residential construction.