2002 BASIC FRAMING SKILLS AND INSULATION WORKSHOP

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9:00 am-11:30 am

Jim Vanderhaar

TEACHING AIDS:
  • 10 page handout with drawings, text, definitions quiz;
    tool stations; house scale model;

  • video tape(s); sample full-size wall sections;
    marker board instructions; hands-on

  • demonstrations; Q & A sessions.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
    • To learn basic skills and concepts about the framing process including: jargon, tool use, wall assembly, construction safety.

    • To empower you to "read" a tape measure, snap a chalk line, use a level, operate a circular saw/chop saw.

    • To give an overview of Habitat's raise-the-roof (R-T-R)

    • To learn the basics of insulation and caulking; why and how to do it properly.

VERY BASIC "FRAMING" - How does a Habitat House come together?

Each task defined; your part as a volunteer…

    Video; show two minute, stop-motion "Raise-the-Roof" video; questions?

    Pass around sample blueprint(s); review floor plan basics

    Using the markerboard, scale model and handout drawings explain wall building

components and wall assembly;

    Framing terms; plate; layout, stud, jack, header, tee, cornerpost, cripple, rough

opening, plumbing wall, etc.

    Q & A

TOOL EMPOWERMENT:

    The tape measure: see drawing "the magnified inch"; (handout samples of wood to measure)

    Hammer basics - the "no-choke" grip, the swing, the finish, toenailing

    Snapping a chalkline - how to hold, how to snap

    Power saws - saw safety, the circular saw, the chop saw, you try cutting on the line

    The "framing square" and speed square

    The level and how to "read" it…for leveling and "plumb"

    How to "mark" lumber…

MOST BASIC CONCEPTS YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW:

"square", "plumb", "level", "crown-up", sixteen inches on center, 24 "o.c., diagonal brace,roof truss, etc.

HANDS-ON DEMO - Raising two walls: (for ALL participants)

    Snap two chalklines on floor to form a "square" (i.e. 90°) corner

    Pre-position one wall, raise the wall, plumb the wall, brace the wall

    Raise second wall; plumb second wall, fasten to 1st wall

    Re-check for square and plumb corner; brace for safety

BREAK - ten minutes for coffee and donuts

INSULATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

    Hands-on install R-13 in wall cavity

    The staple gun - loading the staple gun

    Cutting insulation

    Hands-on install Miraflex R-19 in between floor joist sample

    Problems we've had;

    Caulking - the caulking gun; loading: the "bead"

REVIEW/QUESTIONS: What did you learn today?

Summary and quiz

CLEAN-UP:

Clear tables, put away tools and samples, prep for lunch.

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