Carpentry Theory
Theory Component of Skilled Trades
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. 62 marks
Floor Construction
1. What are the nominal sizes of lumber used for floor joists (2 marks)? What is the difference between nominal and actual size (2 marks)? What is the difference between OSB and plywood (2 marks)?
2. Define with a picture the following terminology (7 marks)
3. Define with a picture each of the following tools (17 points).
Wall Construction
1. What is a corner post and what purpose does serve (2 marks)?
2. Explain how to build a wall (3 marks).
Define with a picture the following terms (11 marks)
Roof Construction
Find a picture for each of the following terms (11 marks):
Explain how to build a truss on a house (5 marks). Use point form
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. 62 marks
Floor Construction
1. What are the nominal sizes of lumber used for floor joists (2 marks)? What is the difference between nominal and actual size (2 marks)? What is the difference between OSB and plywood (2 marks)?
2. Define with a picture the following terminology (7 marks)
- Tail joist
- Subfloor
- Construction adhesive
- Sill
- Ribbon joist
- Crown
- Joist hangers
3. Define with a picture each of the following tools (17 points).
- Two different types of hammers
- Two different types of squares
- Difference between pry bar and ripping bar
- Bevel
- Different types of screwdrivers (hint: Robertson)
- Three types of files
- Three types of pliers
- Imperial and metric socket set
Wall Construction
1. What is a corner post and what purpose does serve (2 marks)?
2. Explain how to build a wall (3 marks).
Define with a picture the following terms (11 marks)
- Bottom Plate
- Corner Braces
- Cripple Stud
- Header
- Load-Bearing Wall
- Non Load-Bearing Wall
- On Center
- Rough Opening
- Sole Plate
- Stud
- Trimmer
Roof Construction
Find a picture for each of the following terms (11 marks):
- Collar Beam
- Eave
- Fascia
- Gable
- Overhang
- Peak
- Pitch
- Press-on plate
- Rafter
- Soffit
- Web member
Explain how to build a truss on a house (5 marks). Use point form