Standard

 

CAR 112 – Ceiling and Roof Framing

Course Description

Introduces terminology, concepts, and procedures used in identification, estimation, layout, and installation of ceiling and roof framing systems. Topics include: identification of ceiling systems, ceiling system materials estimation, ceiling system layout procedures, scaffolding and ladder safety, ceiling system installation procedures, roof system terminology, roof system estimation and layout, roof system installation and decking, and vent systems.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Identification of Ceiling Systems

Class

4

Ceiling System Materials Estimation

D. Lab

0

Ceiling System Layout Procedures

P. Lab/O.B.I.

6

Scaffolding and Ladder Safety

Credit

6

Ceiling System Installation Procedures

 

 

Roof System Terminology

 

 

Roof System Estimation and Layout

 

 

Roof System Installation and Decking

 

 

Vent Systems

 

 

 


Prerequisites/Corequisites:

CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

IDENTIFICATION OF CEILING SYSTEMS

1

0

0

Types of applications

List ceiling system framing type and applications.

 

 

 

CEILING SYSTEMS MATERIALS ESTIMATION

4

0

2

Ceiling system estimation methods

Perform ceiling framing calculations.

 

 

 

Calculation procedures

Develop a materials list for a ceiling from framing plans and specifications.

 

 

 

CEILING SYSTEM LAYOUT PROCEDURES

3

0

2

 

Discuss ceiling construction procedures.

 

 

 

 

Perform a ceiling layout from framing plans and specifications.

 

 

 

SCAFFOLDING AND LADDER SAFETY

1

0

2

Scaffold types and erection procedures

Erect a scaffold according to safety codes.

 

 

 

Ladder types and erection methods

Describe different types of ladders.

 

 

 

 

Set up and use a ladder in a safe manner.

 

 

 

CEILING SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

2

0

5

 

Construct a ceiling system from framing plans and specifications.

 

 

 

ROOF SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY

10

0

0

Roof types

Identify various roof types and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each.

 

 

 

Rafter types

Differentiate among various rafter types.

 

 

 

Modular systems

Discuss the application of modular roof systems.

 

 

 

Bracing methods

Describe various roof system longitude and section bracing methods.

 

 

 

ROOF SYSTEM ESTIMATION AND LAYOUT

14

0

5

Calculation procedures

Develop a materials list for a roof system from roof framing plans and specifications.

 

 

 

Layout procedures

Perform layout of common rafter types (such as hip, valley, and jack).

 

 

 

ROOF SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND DECKING

4

0

39

Roof frame installation procedures

Construct a roof frame system from framing plans and specifications.

 

 

 

Decking frame installation procedures

Describe various decking materials and systems.

 

 

 

VENT SYSTEMS

1

0

5

Types of vent systems

Discuss roof vent considerations and applications.

 

 

 

Ventilation calculations

Calculate the area of roof venting needed in a structure.

 

 

 

 

Install various types of vents in a roof system.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Huth, M.W. (latest edition). Residential construction drawings. New York: Van Nos Reinhold.

McDonnell, L.P. & Ball, J.E. (latest edition). Blueprint reading and sketching for carpenters: Residential. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Muller, E.J. (latest edition). Architectural drawing and light construction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Muller, E.J. (latest edition). Reading architectural working drawings: Basic residential and light construction. (Volume 1). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Muller, E.J. & Myatt, R.L. (latest edition). Reading architectural working drawings: Commercial construction. (Volume 2). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula: Basic Communication Skills. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Rohlmeier, C. (latest edition). Residential construction: Blueprint reading and practices. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. http://www.wadsworth.com/.

Van Orman, H.A. (latest edition). Estimating for residential construction (2nd edition or later). Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Weidhaas, E.R. (latest edition). Reading architectural plans for residential and commercial construction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.