1. Objective 6.02 part 1: Recognize components of construction

2. Footing and Foundation
Begin on page 197 “The Foundation”.
Label each part of the diagram.
Color each part a different color.
On the back of the page describe the purpose of each part.

3. The Foundation 1. Anchor bolts 2. Sill sealer 4. Sill plate
5. Foundation wall
6. Footing
3. Rebar

4. The FOUNDATION of a House
The underlying base of the house
The foundation consists of footings and foundation walls
The footings are usually concrete and reinforced with rebar.

5. Concrete Footings

6. Footers

7. 3 Foundation
Types
Basement
Crawl
Space
Slab

8. Basement
Great addition to a house if house is built on land with a steep grade
Makes getting to the mechanics of the house easy
Great for additional living space if finished or for storage
Safest place in house in case of a storm.

9. Basement

10. Finished Basement

11. Crawl Space Great for land with small grade Can be used for storage
Makes pipes and wiring under the house easy to get to.

12. Crawl Space

13. Slab
If the land is “on grade” (almost flat) then the most economical foundation to build is a slab foundation
There is no space under the house like in a basement or crawlspace.

14. Slab

15. Floor and Wall Frame Begin on page 198 “The Frame”
Label each part of the diagram.
Color each part a different color.
On the back of the page describe the purpose of each part.

16. The Frame 1. Double top plate 2. Stud 8. Header 3. Header
4. Window opening
9. Door opening
10. Header joist
5. Rim Joist
14. Sole Plate
15. Sub floor
11. Sill plate
6. Floor Joist
12. Sill sealer
7. Girder
13. Foundation

17. The FRAME of a House The skeleton (bones) of the house
Built on top of the foundation walls.

18. Sill Plates: The first piece of lumber, bolted to the foundation, and supports the outside walls.

19. Joist: horizontal support for the flooring

20. Girder: Horizontal board that supports the load of the floor joists

21. Subflooring: Plywood sheets nailed directly to the floor joist
Squeaky floors are usually a sign of problems with the subflooring.

22. Wall Frame Built on top of the floor frame
Made from vertical 2x4’s or 2x6’s called STUDS and horizontal pieces called PLATES.

23. Headers: beams that carry the load of the structure over doors and windows.

24. Roof Frame Begin on page 200 “Roof Frame”.
Label each part of the diagram.
Color each part a different color.
On the back of the page describe the purpose of each part.

25. 3. Ridge Board
4. Rafter
5. Ceiling Joist
1. Double top plate
2. Studs

26. Roof Frame Made of a series of beams, called RAFTERS
RAFTERS support the weight of the roof and go from the exterior walls to the ridge.

27. TRUSS RAFTERS: triangular framework for the roof; assembled at a factory and delivered to the site.

28. Truss delivery

29. Truss installation

30. How to Build a House in 7 1/2 Minutes

31. Footings Foundations Wall Frames Roof Frames