BLD 132 Carpentry Framing II

5 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 4 per week Total: 7 per week

Presents an introduction to carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introduction to working drawings, and the team approach to residential buildings. Presents an introduction to selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concepts of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpentry framing for roof, truss installation and door and window installation. Part II of II.

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.