BLDE11 — Introduction to Carpentry
<strong>THIS IS A NONCREDIT COURSE</strong> This Course will cover structural footings, wall systems, physical properties of wood, building materials, and measurement grading. Hands-on projects allow students to thoroughly understand the principles and methods of rough residential carpentry by framing of a mock-up, scaled-down home. Actual house framing including floor, wall and roof construction with special emphasis placed on the framing square for stair stringers, gable and hip rafter layout.