Associate Professor and carpentry department head Kenneth Williams Sr. of Delgado College has taken advantage of every learning and teaching opportunity offered to him. He is currently an NCCER master instructor, OSHA 10 and 30 outreach trainer, green-build reviewer, and author. His life’s mission is getting state agencies to license skilled carpenters. Platform Framing uses step-by-step simplified examples for aspiring to advanced carpenters. Although Williams recently made the decision to publish this book, he’s been teaching these techniques to his students for years.
Platform Framing
Residential Construction
by Kenneth Williams Sr.

Platform Framing
Residential Construction
by Kenneth Williams Sr.
Published Jan 17, 2019
122 Pages
Genre: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Carpentry
Book Details
“Want to frame like a pro”? Learn residential platform framing! “One floor at a time”
Platform Framing explains basic and complex techniques used today.
Included:
• How to calculate, layout, and cut floor, wall, ceiling, and roof members
• How to calculate, layout, and cut stair stringers
• How to perform a take-off and prepare a cut list
• How to fasten one framing member to another based on nail type, size, position, and pattern
• Also included is a question and answer work-out section