Title: Identify types of decking materials.
Course: Carpentry III (17003-III) > Section: Framing Decks and Porches

Identification should include

- wood
- composite
- plastic
- fastening systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the most cost-effective deck materials?
- What type of deck material is easiest to maintain?
- What is an example of a sustainable material?
- What are the types of fasteners used for each type of material?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Two (27102-13): Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives

Module Two (27102-13) provides an overview of the building materials used by carpenters, including lumber, engineered wood products, concrete, and steel framing materials. The module also describes the various fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in construction.