Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Wall and Ceiling Framing Module

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Upon completion of this module, you will be able to do the following: 1.Identify the components of a wall and ceiling layout. 2.Describe the procedure for laying out a wood fame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and firestops. 3.Describe the correct procedure for assembling and erecting a wall. 4.Describe common materials and methods used for installing sheathing on walls. 5.Lay out, assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building. 6.Describe wall framing techniques used in masonry construction. 7.Explain the use of metal studs in wall framing. 8.Describe the correct procedure for laying out ceiling joists. 9.Cut and install ceiling joists on a wood frame building. 10.Estimate the materials required to frame walls and ceilings. Transparency 1Objectives

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Under supervision of the instructor, you should be able to: 1.Lay out, assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls. 2.Cut and install ceiling joists on a wood frame building. 3.Estimate the materials required to frame walls and ceilings. Transparency 2Performance Tasks

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 3 Figure 1 – Wall and Partition Framing Members

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 4 Figure 2 – Corner Construction Typical of Western Platform Framing

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 5 Figure 3 – Alternate Method of Corner Construction

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 6 Figure 4 – Constructing Nailing Surfaces for Partitions

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 7 Figure 5 – Two More Ways to Construct Nailing Surfaces

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 8 Figure 6 – Partition Layout

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 9 Figure 7 – Two Types of Built-Up Headers

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Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 11 Figure 9 – Soleplate and Top Plate Positioned and Tacked in Place

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 12 Figure 10 – Marking Stud Locations

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 13 Figure 11 – Sample Floor Plan

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 14 Figure 12 – Door, Window, and Header Schedules

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 15 Figure 13 – Laying Out a Wall Opening

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 16 Figure 14 – Window and Door Framing

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 17 Figure 15 – Example of Soleplate and Top Plate Marked For Layout

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 18 Figure 16 – Calculating the Length of a Regular Stud

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 19 Figure 17 - Firestops

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 20 Figure 18 – Wall Lifting Jack

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 21 Figure 19 – Plumbing and Aligning a Wall

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 22 Figure 20 – Double Top Plate Layout

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 23 Figure 21 – Use of Metal Bracing

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 24 Figure 22 - Marking Joist and Rafter Locations on the Double Top Plate

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 25 Figure 23 – Splicing Ceiling Joists

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 26 Figure 24 – Cutting Joist Ends to Match Roof Pitch

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 27 Figure 25 – Reinforcing Ceiling Joists

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 28 Figure 26 – Sample Floor Plan

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 29 Figure 27 – Partition Backing Using a 1 X 6

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 30 Figure 28 – Partition Backing Using 2 X 4 Blocks

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 31 Figure 29 – Placement of Furring Strips at Corners of Masonry Walls

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Transparency 32 Figure 30 – Steel Stud Channel

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Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Table 1 – Maximum Span for Exterior Built-Up Headers

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Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Figure 31 – Stud Wall Section

Copyright © by NCCER, Published by Pearson Education, Inc. Carpentry Fundamentals Level One Module National Center for Construction Education and Research Figure 32 – Window Opening Framed with Steel Studs