This practical and handy resource reveals what works for traditional construction details. It’s extensively illustrated and formatted so that readers can quickly find the rule-of-thumb for designing and constructing each detail, along with a graphic example. This guide also offers readers the option of getting in-depth information-such as examples of badly designed or constructed details, and explanations of why each rule-of-thumb works-making this book as valuable on-site as it is next to a drafting table.