CNST 1360 - Floor, Wall, Stair and Ceiling Framing

9.0 Credits

Students learn the fundamentals of floor framing, wall parts, wall construction, stair parts, stair construction and installation of ceiling posts. Students construct a full-scale house in the indoor lab.

Prerequisites: (2) CNST 1020 and CNST 1050

Lecture Hours: 9.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

List and define terminology used in this course.
List and discuss the various types of framing methods, IRC Building codes and sustainable building practices.
Describe and explain all steps in project planning.
Understand and define building site considerations.
Recognize and describe the load building load path.
Demonstrate knowledge of layout procedure laying out floor joist in practical application.
Install floor joist in a practical application.
Apply floor sheathing and recording proper fastening.
Examine and install SIPs in a laboratory situation.
Participate in Layout of plates, wall framing and plumbing of walls.
Layout and install ceiling joist.
Explore stair framing technics and practice the layout and framing of a stair.
Discuss the use of steel stud framing.

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