Intro to ConstructionObjectives

• Identify& define typical wall parts

• Correctly layout plates for a wall to plan• Safely cut part to size• Demonstrate ability to construct wall(s) to plans

• Determine amount of materials needed• Determine cost of materials needed

• Identify careers associated with construction

• Layout & construct a window opening

HeaderDoubleTop plate

CrippleStud

StudSill

Bottomplate

CrippleStud

Trimmerstud

Wall Parts termsA. Stud-

B. Trimmer Stud-

A. Cripple Stud-

a vertical framing member16” or 24” oc

supports header over door or window

does not extend all the way from bottom to top plate

Wall Parts terms

D. Bottom plate-

E. Double top Plate-

Horizontal framing member used to tie together studs (sole plate)

Ties together studs, distributes structural load & adds strength to structure

Wall Parts terms

F. Header-

G. Sill-

supports structural loads above an opening

At bottom of window opening used to support window

Estimating Construction Material

Simple floor Plan 16’X 24’Rough # of studs needed ______

of these ______ are trimmer studs

# of 16’ plates needed ______

# sheets of plywood for sides _____

If studs 24” OC

(24’ / 2’) + 1 = ___(24’ / 2’) + 1 = ___(16’ / 2’) + 1 = ___(16’ / 2’) + 1 = ___(16’ / 2’) + 1 = ___+ (+short int. )=

___

1313999659

5920

1820

# of opening x 2= ___

20

3 per wall @ size = ___

18

Each sheet 4’x8’= ___

20

Intro to ConstructionCareers

Framers $18/hr: studs/ plates/ rafters

Electricians $25/hr: wiring

Masons $20/hr: concrete/ block/ brickGeneral Contractor $/job: in charge of rest

Finished Carpenters $25/hr: trim/ moldingPlumbers $25/hr: water/ gas/ waste lines

Roofer : $17/hr vents/ shingles