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Intro to Construction

Intro to Construction. Identify & define typical wall parts. Objectives. Identify careers associated with construction. Determine amount of materials needed. Determine cost of materials needed. Correctly layout plates for a wall to plan. Safely cut part to size.

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Intro to Construction

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  1. Intro to Construction • Identify& define typical wall parts Objectives • Identify careers associated with construction • Determine amount of materials needed • Determine cost of materials needed • Correctly layout plates for a wall to plan • Safely cut part to size • Demonstrate ability to construct wall(s) to plans • Layout & construct a window opening

  2. Double Top plate Cripple Stud Header Trimmer stud Stud Sill Bottom plate Cripple Stud

  3. Wall Parts terms A. Stud- a vertical framing member 16” or 24” oc B. Trimmer Stud- supports header over door or window does not extend all the way from bottom to top plate A. Cripple Stud-

  4. Wall Parts terms D. Bottom plate- Horizontal framing member used to tie together studs (sole plate) E. Double top Plate- Ties together studs, distributes structural load & adds strength to structure

  5. Wall Parts terms F. Header- supports structural loads above an opening G. Sill- At bottom of window opening used to support window

  6. Estimating Construction Material If studs 24” OC (24’ / 2’) + 1 = ___ 13 (24’ / 2’) + 1 = ___ 13 (16’ / 2’) + 1 = ___ 9 9 (16’ / 2’) + 1 = ___ (16’ / 2’) + 1 = ___ 9 + (+short int. )= ___ 6 59 Simple floor Plan 16’X 24’ Rough # of studs needed ______ of these ______ are trimmer studs # of 16’ plates needed ______ # sheets of plywood for sides _____ 59 20 20 # of opening x 2= ___ 18 3 per wall @ size = ___ 18 20 Each sheet 4’x8’= ___ 20

  7. Intro to Construction General Contractor $/job: in charge of rest Careers Masons $20/hr: concrete/ block/ brick Framers $18/hr: studs/ plates/ rafters Roofer : $17/hr vents/ shingles Finished Carpenters $25/hr: trim/ molding Electricians $25/hr: wiring Plumbers $25/hr: water/ gas/ waste lines

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