Title: Assemble wall framing members.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing Walls

Assembly should include

- following plans and schedules
- using studs, headers, jacks/trimmers, rough sills, cripples, and corner and T-posts
- ensuring that blocking is flush and ends are square in corner and T-posts
- ensuring that the correct spacer and nailing pattern is used for headers
- ensuring that the sides and ends of the headers are flush.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What should be done before cutting these parts?
- How are the dimensions of the components verified?
- What are the different ways to make corner and T-posts?
- What are the differences between load-bearing and non-load-bearing headers?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27111 Wall Systems describes the procedures for laying out and framing walls, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners and partition Ts, bracing walls, and applying sheathing. The module also includes estimating materials required to frame walls.