Description
Aspects of residential carpentry are introduced, and related to the overall construction of family housing, and the relationship of carpentry to the other trades. Building materials and tools are identified and their uses explained. Students will learn about work-site safety, building code requirements, material tables and charts, and the mathematical formulas used in residential construction at the job site. Measuring, cutting, and fastening techniques (including site layout, framing, and foundation preparation) are an integral part of this course.