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Lay out and construct a floor assembly.

Verify that a foundation is square using the 3-4-5 rule and diagonal measurement (Pythagorean theorem).

Lay out sill plates and girders for floor joists.

Lay out and install floor joists for partitions and floor openings.

Estimate the amount of material needed for a given floor assembly.

Wall Systems

Compare and contrast platform, balloon, and post and beam framing systems.

Describe the framing components of a wall and ceiling assembly and the procedure for laying out a wood frame wall including corner posts, window and door openings, and partition Ts.

Describe the common materials and procedures for installing sheathing on walls.

Lay out, assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building.

Lay out and frame an exterior door rough opening and a window rough opening.

Compare and contrast wall framing techniques for wood frame, masonry, and metal stud wall framing.

Estimate materials required to frame and sheathe walls.

Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing

Describe the components of ceiling framing and the function of each part.

Calculate the number of ceiling joists required for a given building.

Lay out, cut, and install ceiling joists on a wood frame building.

Identify common types of roofs used in residential construction and their components.

Lay out a common rafter using a calculator, speed square, and/or rafter framing square and cut it using a circular saw.

Lay out and frame a gable roof.

Roofing Applications

Explain the safety requirements for roofing projects, including potential hazards, fall protection, PPE, and hazard control devices.

Describe roofing tools and fasteners, their uses, and safety procedures for using them.

Compare and contrast various roofing systems, their associated materials, and their methods of installation.

Describe the installation techniques for common roofing systems.

Demonstrate how to install composition shingles on a specified roof and valley.

Demonstrate the method to cut and install a ridge cap using composition shingles.

Lay out, cut, and install a cricket or saddle.

Demonstrate the techniques for installing non-shingle types of roofing materials.

Estimate materials for a given roofing project.

Estimate the cost of materials and labor for a given roofing project, using current rates in the geographical area.

Introduction to Building Envelope Systems

Identify the components of the building envelope.

Describe ways that air infiltration can be minimized or prevented.

Identify various types of fixed, sliding, and swinging windows.