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Course · AL
Construction Finishing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Construction Finishing is designed to provide knowledge and skills used in applying a structure’s exterior and interior finishes. Topics include exterior finishing, thermal and moisture protection, drywall, trim, stair layout, and cabinetry. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Describe the various types and applications of exterior finish materials including siding material, componentsExplain how to install exterior finish materials including surface preparation for wood, fiber-cement, vinylDescribe types of insulation, where they are typically used, and their installation methods, including flexibleSelect the appropriate materials for moisture control, waterproofingIdentify components of a drywall assembly including gypsum products, fasteners, and accessoriesDescribe the installation of gypsum drywall panels on a stud wall and ceiling using nails, screws, and/or adhesivesComplete a material takeoff for drywall installation in a given scenarioIdentify types of standard moldings and materials, including base, wall, ceiling, window, and door trimExplain how to install different types of moldings and trimEstimate the quantities of different trim materials required for selected roomsDescribe the types of stairways and their componentsCompare and contrast residential and commercial stairwaysDescribe the procedure used to determine the total rise, number and size of risers, and numberIdentify and describe the types of wood commonly used to construct cabinets, including solid wood, plywoodDescribe joints and other construction features of cabinet components and their related hardware and fastenersDescribe the different types of cabinets, components, and hardware and their purposesExplain how to lay out and install a basic set of cabinets