Title: (Optional) Install a solid or engineered wood beam/girder.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing a Floor

Installation should include ensuring that the beam is

- plumb
- straight
- level
- located correctly, according to the blueprint.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When are solid beams/girders used? When are engineered wood beams/girders used?
- How is a beam/girder supported?

NCCER Carpentry

General Carpentry, Module 27105 Floor Systems describes the layout and construction procedures for floor systems, including how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and how to identify different types of framing systems, floor system components, and floor system materials. It also covers how to estimate the amount of materials needed for a floor assembly and on some common alternative floor systems.