Title: Frame the door opening.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing Walls

Framing should include

- assembling jacks/trimmers to full studs, flush on the ends and sides
- attaching the header flush to the top of the jack/trimmer and flush with the full stud
- using the appropriate nails for the job.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which set of plans is used to determine the placement of door openings?
- What should be considered when installing headers for different types of door openings?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Six (27111-13): Wall Systems

Module Six (27111-13) 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.