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Construction Framing

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Construction Framing provides students with an understanding of the framing phase of building a structure, including framing components, and the skills to complete framing for a structure according to local building codes. Topics include lumber, material estimation, floor systems, wall framing, ceiling framing, stair construction, roof framing, and roof materials.

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Select hardwood and softwood lumber to be used in framing agricultural structuresDetermine material costs for the framing of an agricultural structureDetermine advantages and disadvantages of multiple types of flooring systems in agricultural structuresConstruct a floor framing system for an agricultural structureCreate a wall framing system for an agricultural structureAssess a variety of different wall sheathing materials for various uses in agricultural structuresJustify the use of vapor barriers in agricultural framingDesign a ceiling framing system for a structureIdentify types of stairs used in structuresDemonstrate the procedure for laying out and cutting stringers for stair constructionDemonstrate the procedure for installing stair handrailsDescribe different types of roofs used on agricultural structuresDifferentiate between conventional rafters and truss systemsDiscuss the advantages and disadvantages of various decking materials used in agricultural roof systemsCompare and contrast various types of materials used for agricultural roof systemsUse appropriate methods of securing roofing materials to an agricultural structure
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