Standard

Posted: 12/27/06

RState Standard

 * Institutionally Developed

*College:  not applicable

 

CAR 114 – Roof Coverings

 

Course Description

Introduces identification, estimation, and installation of roof covering materials. Topics include: materials identification, estimation, layout procedures, installation, and safety precautions.

Competency Areas

Hours

Materials Identification

Class

1

Estimation

D. Lab

0

Layout Procedures

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Installation

Credit

4

Safety Precautions

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

CFC 102, CFC 103

Corequisite:

     

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

1

0

2

Roof covering types

List types and applications of roof coverings.

 

 

 

ESTIMATION

3

0

6

Necessary materials calculation

Estimate various roof covering materials needed from plans and specs.

 

 

 

LAYOUT PROCEDURES

1

0

6

Roof covering types

Discuss layout for various types of roof coverings.

 

 

 

INSTALLATION

4

0

24

Underlying materials

Install roof covering underlying materials.

 

 

 

Flashing

Install flashing for openings in roof.

 

 

 

Roof coverings

Install at least two different roof coverings.

 

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1

0

2

Roof slope precautions

Explain safety precautions needed on steeply sloped roofs.

 

 

 

 

Explain safety precautions to take on roofs measuring over one story in height.

 

 

 

 

Perform roof work in a safe manner.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Baker, G.E. & Miller, R. (latest edition). Carpentry Fundamentals. New York: McGraw- Hill. http://www.bookstore.mcgraw-hill.com/.

Ball, J.E., & Leeke, J. (latest edition). Carpenters and Builders Library (Volumes1-4). New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.

Drake, G. (latest edition). Everyone’s book of hand and small powered tools. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.

Lewis, G. (latest edition). Safety for Carpenters and Woodworkers. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

McDonnell, L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest edition). The use of hand woodworking tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

McDonnell, L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest edition). The use of portable power tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Meyers, G.D. (latest edition). The carpenter’s toolbox manual. 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/.

Phelps, J., & Philbin, T. (Eds.). (latest edition). Complete building construction. New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.

Wagner, W.H. (latest edition). Modern carpentry. (rev. ed.) South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox. http://www.irwin-pub.com/high/agencies.htm.

Wass, A., & Sanders, G.A. (latest edition). Materials and procedures for residential construction. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.

 

 

 

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