Standard

 

CAR 115 – Exterior Finishes and Trim

Course Description

Introduces materials identification, estimation, and installation procedures for exterior finish and trim materials to include window and door units. Emphasis will be placed on competency development through laboratory practice. Topics include: doors and windows, siding types, materials identification, materials estimation, and installation procedures.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Doors and Windows

Class

2

Siding Types

D. Lab

2

Materials Identification

P. Lab/O.B.I.

6

Materials Estimation

Credit

5

Installation Procedures

 

 

 


Prerequisites:

CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105, program admission

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

DOORS AND WINDOWS

4

4

4

Terminology

Identify parts of door and window units.

 

 

 

Specifications

Identify types of doors and windows.

 

 

 

 

Interpret typical schedules and specifications for doors and windows.

 

 

 

SIDING TYPES

4

4

5

Terminology

Discuss functions of exterior siding.

 

 

 

Methods of application

Identify common siding types.

 

 

 

 

Describe typical application techniques for common siding types.

 

 

 

MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

4

4

5

Materials

Identify common residential and commercial exterior finishes and materials.

 

 

 

 

List advantages and disadvantages for each type of common residential and commercial exterior finish.

 

 

 

MATERIALS ESTIMATION

4

4

6

Calculation methods

Estimate exterior finish materials required from plans and specifications allowing for typical waste.

 

 

 

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

4

4

40

Exterior windows and doors

Install exterior doors and windows.

 

 

 

Exterior siding

Install exterior siding.

 

 

 

 

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/.