Basement Framing/Estimating

Learning Outcomes

Identify the lengths and species of lumber Totem stocks
Identify the difference between Surface Dry Lumber and Kiln Dry Lumber
Describe lumber "defects" to the instructor and peers
Learn the "Board Foot" calculation for selling lumber
Learn and describe "framing" glossary terms
Make an "add-on" and "upgrade" list for customers renovating their basement
Describe the difference between a "bearing" wall and a "non-bearing" wall
Perform calculations for partition walls including factors for corners, junctions, doors, windows, stub ends and posts
Identify the 6 methods for framing a corner
Identify the 6 methods for framing a junction
Identify the "King", "Jack" and Cripple studs when framing windows and doors
Understand when customers would use a double or single plate
Calculate plate material
Read a simple basement blueprint
Describe popular framing techniques for walls, doors, windows etc.
Learn about project selling
Plan and frame a 10' X 10' room with two doors and one window