CARP 41 - Rough Framing and Exterior Finish
- CARP majors only
This course is designed to show students the basics of good house construction. Topics include layout and construction techniques of the various parts of a building-footings, foundations, wall and roof framings, roofings, exterior sidings, and door and window frames. City and County of Honolulu and Uniform Building Code regulations are introduced.
Contact: 5 hours lecture; 18 hours lab per week
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of CARP 41, the student will be able to:
- Identify framing members
- Create a material take-off list
- Layout a building
- Assemble sills and girders
- Place joists for floors
- Frame walls and partitions
- Install ceiling joists
- Calculate rafter length, cut and assemble roof
- Apply roof sheathing and coverings