Conquer the California Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor Exam (C-5 License): Study Guide for Planning, Estimating, Structural and General Framing, Decks, Roofing, Safety, and Code Compliance

By: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

This study guide provides comprehensive coverage of framing and rough carpentry principles used in residential and light commercial construction. It focuses on the structural systems that form the backbone of a building, including floors, walls, roofs, decks, and exterior structures. Core concepts are presented clearly and methodically to support deep understanding of how framing systems function together.

The guide explores planning, layout, material selection, and sequencing as they apply to real-world framing work. Structural framing topics include load paths, joist and beam behavior, wall systems, shear resistance, diaphragms, and connections. Each subject is addressed with an emphasis on practical construction logic rather than abstract theory.

General framing topics include roof systems, trusses and rafters, exterior wall assemblies, rough openings for doors and windows, stairs, decks, porches, and integration with mechanical and electrical systems. The book also addresses alignment, leveling, water management principles, and enclosure coordination as they relate to framing accuracy and durability.

Safety and professional responsibility are woven throughout the guide, with dedicated coverage of jobsite hazards, temporary stability, material handling, elevated work, and public safety awareness. Written in an audiobook-friendly format with clear explanations and focused chapters, this guide serves as a structured reference for mastering framing and rough carpentry fundamentals.