Whether it’s a country cottage or a Tudor mansion, it all begins on the drawing board. This program will show students how homes get built on paper, what kinds of considerations drive many of the decisions and choices, and how to read the blueprints. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (15 minutes)

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Part of the Series : Building Trades II | Construction & Building Trades, Volume 1

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		Floor and Wall Framing This video instructs students on the how-to of floor and wall framing. Topics include girders and studs, installing sills, installing floor joists and sub-flooring, constructing shoes and plates, assembling exterior house walls, erecting exterior hou...(more details)		VHS $79.95 DVD (Chaptered) $79.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $119.93 3-Year Streaming $79.95
		Introduction to Framing Framing is the fundamental building block in many aspects of home construction. This program will detail the basics of many framing applications, including layout terms and principles, construction techniques, and standard framing plans. A viewable/p...(more details)		VHS $79.95 DVD (Chaptered) $79.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $119.93 3-Year Streaming $79.95
		Construction Estimating: Industry Standards How much siding will you need for a medium-sized house? How much lumber will it take? In this program, students will learn a number of industry-standard techniques used to calculate the amounts of building materials for many common construction proje...(more details)		VHS $79.95 DVD (Chaptered) $79.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $119.93 3-Year Streaming $79.95
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