Unit 12: Floor Framing (1 Week)
In this unit students will be able to show how the following systems work: platform framing, balloon framing, post-and-beam framing, and how the members work with in each system. Students will be able to help to erect column, girters, and layout sills. Students will learn how to layout and install floor joists, bridging, and apply subflooring.
Standard 5.1 Student will be able to identify the different types of framing systems.Standard 5.3 Student will be able to identify floor and sill framing and support members.Standard 5.6 Student will be able to list and recognize different types of floor joists.Standard 5.8 Student will be able to list and recognize different types of bridging.Standard 5.10 Student will be able to explain the purposes of subflooring and underlayment.Standard 5.13 Student will be able to demonstrate the ability to:• Lay out and construct a floor assembly• Install bridging• Install a subfloor using butt-joint plywood/OSB panels• Install a single floor system using tongue-and-groove plywood/OSB panels