CON 152 - Construction Materials

1. Identify appropriate wood materials to be used for a construction project
   1. Identify the softwood lumber grading system
   2. Identify the standard types of plywood/panel products
   3. List the major methods of sawing lumber
   4. List the major methods of drying lumber
   5. Identify common lumber defects
   6. Identify the lumber stamp
   7. Identify the length of the standard stud
   8. Identify types of wood trusses
2. Identify appropriate fastening systems used for a construction project
   1. Identify types of nails used in construction projects
   2. Identify types of screws
   3. Identify types of bolts
   4. List types of glues and mastics
3. Identify the appropriate materials to be used for a construction project
   1. Identify the components used to construct the metal stud wall
   2. Identify the types of roof coverings
   3. Identify types of roof felts, flashings, and trims
   4. Identify types of exterior siding
   5. Identify types of insulation
   6. Identify types of interior wall finish
   7. Identify types of interior doors
   8. Identify types of flooring materials
   9. Identify types of counter tops
   10. Identify basic stair terminology
4. Specify building material requirements as they apply to building codes
   1. Identify types of footings
   2. Identify types of foundations
   3. Identify minimum depth of foundation to protect against frost
   4. Identify the proper fastening method for sill and floor system
   5. Identify the rules that govern a cantilevered joist
   6. Identify types of wind bracing used in wall framing
   7. Determine the proper ceiling joist size