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Title Exterior Trim
Course Number 31410368
Credits 3
Organization Western Technical College
Developers Dick Cantlon
Development Date 10/31/2005
Revised by Dick Cantlon
Revised date 10/31/2005
Instructional Level Technical Diploma Courses
Instructional Area Carpentry - 410
Division Industrial Department
Department Wood Technics

Description

This course covers the following skills and theory: roof framing, roof cornice detail, roof covering, windows, skylights, doors and exterior finish.

Prerequisites

• None

Supplies

• Pencil
• Calculator

Core Abilities

• Use effective communication skills
• Apply mathematical concepts
• Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications
• Demonstrate ability to think critically
• Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population
• Use technology effectively

Competency

1.  Identify different types of roofing materials.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly Identify different types of roofing materials.
• learner must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Identify organic shingles.
• Identify fiber glass shingles.
• Identify laminated strip shingles.
• Identify individual lock down shingles.
• Identify selvage-edge roll roofing.
• Identify double coverage roll roofing.
• Identify concealed-nail type roll roofing.
• Identify 15# saturated felt.
• Identify 30# saturated felt.
• Identify ice and water shield.
• Identify wood shakes.
• Identify wood shingles.
• Identify metal "pan" roofing.
• Identify clay tile roofing.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different types of roofing materials.
• Describe the limitations of different types of roofing materials.

2.  Figure total amount of shingle bundles required for the roofing of the house that the school is building.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will figure the total amount of materials required for the roofing of the house that the school is building within 5% of the exact amount.
• learner must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Recall dimensions of the roof from blueprints given by instructor.
• Calculate square footage of all the areas of the roof that will be covered.
• Add 5% waste for hips, valleys and where roof abutts a wall.
• Calculate total square footage needed for the roof by adding "b" and "c."
• Determine total number of bundles required by dividing "d" by 3 (where each square equals 3 bundles) or 4 (where each square equals 4 bundles.)
• Round off any remaining fraction to one additional bundle of shingles required.
• Repeat "a."
• Calculate total lineal feet of starter course shingles will be required at eave ends.
• Divide answer from "h" by 3 when using standard strip shingles as starter course.
• Divide answer from "i" by 26 to determine the total amount of full bundles required.
• Round off any remaining fraction to one additional bundle of starter course shingles required.
• Repeat "a."
• Calculate total lineal feet of ridge and/or hip that will be covered.
• Multiple answer from "m" by 12.
• Divide answer for "n" by 5.
• Divide answer from "o" by 3 when using standard strip shingles as ridge or hip caps.
• Divide answer from "p" by 26 to determine the total amount of full bundles required.
• Round off any remaining fraction to one additional bundle only if answer is greater than 5.
• Tabulate answers from "e", "f", "j", "k", "q" and "r" to determine full bundles of shingles required for roof of the house that the school is building.

3.  Cut and Install the metal drip edge on the roof of the house that the school is building.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly cut the metal drip edge on the roof of the house that the school is building.
• learner will correctly install the metal drip edge on the roof of the house that the school is building.

Learning Objectives

• Figure total amount of full pieces of metal drip edge that will be required for all edges of assigned roof.
• Arrange metal drip edge around roof for easy access.
• Cut 1" of bottom edge off of one corner of the metal drip edge.
• Align edge of cut out of the metal drip edge to the edge of the roof.
• Nail drip edge onto roof with galvanized roof nails every 12."
• Install next full piece of metal drip edge overlapping 1/2" the previous piece.
• Repeat "e."
• Repeat "f" and "g" for entire length of building.
• Cut last piece with 1" overhang same as "c."
• Repeat "e."
• Cut 45 degree angle from edge to cut flap for outside corner and overlap to other previously installed corner piece.
• Repeat "e."
• Repeat "f", "g" and "h" until all of roof edge is covered.

4.  Cut and install the felt underlayment paper required on the roof of the house that the school is building

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly cut the felt underlayment paper required on the roof of the house that the school is building.
• learner will correctly install the felt underlayment paper required on the roof of the house that the school is building

Learning Objectives

• Locate full rolls of felt underlayment paper in work trailer.
• Locate hammer stapler in work trailer.
• Carry roll of felt underlayment paper and hammer stapler to the edge of roof.
• Align edge of felt underlayment paper to edge of roof.
• Hammer staples on edge to hold underlayment paper in place.
• Unroll felt underlayment paper over roof sheathing length of roof.
• Repeat "d" and "e" until entire first row is installed.
• Align felt underlayment paper to 3" line at top of installed felt paper for next row.
• Repeat "f" and "e" until next row is installed.
• Repeat "h" and "i" until; side of roof is covered.
• Repeat "c", "d", "e", "f", "g", "h" and "i" for remainder of roof.

5.  Apply all flashing materials on house that the school is building.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly apply all flashing materials on house that school is building according to the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code.

Learning Objectives

• The Wisconsin Administration Code, Subchapter VIII-Roof and Ceiling, Comm. 21.27(4) pertaining to roof flashing.
• Locate full rolls of felt underlayment paper in work trailer.
• Carry roll of felt underlayment paper and hammer stapler to the edge of roof.
• Align edge of felt underlayment paper to edge of roof.

6.  Install asphalt roofing materials on house that the school is building.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly install asphalt roofing materials on the house that the school is building.

Learning Objectives

• Cut tabs off of full shingles below self-sealing strip to make starter course for entire length of roof edge.
• Cut 6" off of starter course shingle.
• Align 1st starter course shingle with both edges of roof at one corner.
• Align next starter course shingle with edge of roof and previous starter course shingle.
• Repeat "d" until entire edge of roof is covered and cut last starter course shingle as necessary.
• Fasten starter course with roofing nails according to "minimum fastener schedule table" from Appendix of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Align 1st row for shingles with full shingle to starter course shingle.
• Align next full shingle with edge of starter course shingle and previous full shingle.
• Repeat "h" until entire row is applied, cutting last full shingle as necessary.
• Fasten shingles with roofing nails according to "minimum fastener schedule table" from Appendix of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Measure 1' 4 1/2" up roof at each end of the roof and snap a chalk line.
• Cut 6" from edge of full shingle and use to start 2nd row.
• Align all shingles to the top of the chalk line, cutting last full shingle as necessary.

7.  Cut and install fascia board.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly cut fascia board.
• learner will correctly install fascia board.

Learning Objectives

• Dimension actual measurement of the plumb cut of a common rafter plus soffit material from the building in the framing lab.
• Cut 3/8" dado at dimension from "a" on a section of 1 X 6 - #2 pine.
• Position fascia board with sample piece of soffit material set in rabbet and tight to plumb cut of rafter.
• Align fascia by sighting bottom of board with building.
• Hammer split-less galvanized siding nails through fascia in plumb cut of rafter leaving 1/8" nail exposed above fascia board.
• Position #3 nail set over nails from "d" and set them flush to fascia board.
• Return all tools to tool room upon completion.

8.  Identify different types of cornice design.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly identify different types of cornice design.
• learner must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the box cornice.
• Identify the snub cornice.
• Identify the open cornice.
• Identify the rake cornice.
• Identify cornice returns.
• Recall the similarities of different types of cornice design.
• Recall the advantages of different types of cornice design.
• Recall the disadvantages of different types of cornice design.

9.  Identify different types of soffit materials.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly identify different types of soffit materials.
• learner must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Identify aluminum soffit panels.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of aluminum soffit panels.
• Identify vinyl soffit panels.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of vinyl soffit panels.
• Identify 3/8" plywood soffit panels.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of 3/8" plywood soffit panels.
• Identify prefinished hardboard soffit panels.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of prefinished hardboard soffit panels.

10.  Cut and install soffit materials.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will properly cut soffit materials.
• learner will correctly install soffit materials.

Learning Objectives

• Dimension distance of lookout from the house in the framing lab.
• Cut section of 3/8" plywood for soffit from dimension of "a" plus 1/4."
• Hook plywood into dado cut of fascia board.
• Fit plywood tight to fascia board and lookouts.
• Nail plywood soffit to lookouts with 4d galvanized leaving 1/8" of nail exposed.
• Position #3 nail set over nails from "e" and set them flush to soffit materials.
• Return all tools to tool room upon completion.

11.  Compute all required calculations on Energy Worksheet of The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code for the house that the school is building.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will compute all calculations on Energy Worksheet of the Wisconsin Dwelling Code for the house that the school is building.
• learner must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Attain copy of the UDC Energy Worksheet from Comm 20 APPENDIX of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Attain copy of the house plans that the school is building.
• Calculate square footage for all windows in the house that the school is building.
• Calculate square footage for all exterior doors in the house that the school is building.
• Calculate square footage for all exterior wall surfaces in the house that the school is building.
• Calculate square footage for all exposes basement walls in the house that the school is building.
• Calculate square footage for all exposes basement walls below grade in the house that the school is building.
• Calculate square footage for all crawl space walls in the house that the school is building.
• Calculate square footage of slab on grade in the house that the school is building.
• Determine R-value of the ceiling insulation in the house that the school is building.
• Determine R-value of the stud wall insulation in the house that the school is building.
• Determine R-value of the basement wall insulation in the house that the school is building.
• Determine U-value of the windows in the house that the school is building.
• Determine R-value of all exterior doors in the house that the school is building.
• Classify type and BTU-size of furnace in the house that the school is building.
• Complete Energy Worksheet from all calculations from above.

12.  Install insulation in the house that the school is building.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly install insulation in the house that the school is building.

Learning Objectives

• Find full bundles of fiberglass insulation in the work trailer.
• Move full bundles of fiberglass insulation to different rooms of the house that the students are building.
• Locate hammer stapler in work trailer.
• Cut bundles open to expose individual batts.
• Fit individual fiberglass batt snugly between open wall studs, cutting as necessary.
• Fasten staple flange using hammer stapler.
• Repeat "e" and "f" until all exterior walls are insulated.
• Return all unused fiberglass insulation to work trailer.
• Return hammer stapler to work trailer.
• Clean up all insulation debris from house and dispose in appropriate container.

13.  Install required vapor retarder in the house that the school is building.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will properly install vapor retarder in the house that the school is building.

Learning Objectives

• Read the Wisconsin Administration Code, Subchapter VIII-Roof and Ceiling, Comm. 22.22 pertaining to vapor retarders.
• Remove the full roll of vapor retarder from the tool trailer.
• Remove the hammer stapler from the tool trailer.
• Roll vapor retarder full length of exterior wall in room to be covered.
• Position edge of vapor retarder with corners at ceiling and wall.
• Hammer staples on edge to hold vapor retarder in place at both ceiling and wall.
• Smooth vapor retarder to wall and staple as necessary to wall studs.
• Roll vapor retarder full length of next exterior wall to be covered.
• Repeat "e", "f" and "g" until all exterior walls are covered.
• Repeat "i" for all ceilings to be covered.

14.  Identify different types of stairways.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly identify different types of stairways.
• learner must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Identify a straight stairway.
• List the advantages and disadvantages of a straight stairway.
• Identify a L-type platform stairway.
• List the advantages and disadvantages of a L-type platform stairway.
• Identify a U-type platform stairway.
• List the advantages and disadvantages of a U-type platform stairway.
• Identify a winding staircase.
• List the advantages and disadvantages of a winding staircase.
• Identify a spiral stairway.
• List the advantages and disadvantages of a spiral stairway.
• Identify requirements from the Wisconsin Administrative Code Comm. 21.04(1).

15.  Layout stringer for assigned stairway given by instructor.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will correctly layout stringer for assigned stairway.
• learner must pass all written examinations with a minimum score of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Measure the total vertical distance (total rise) from the floor to the top of platform.
• Locate riser information from the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Comm 21.04 (c).
• Figure total number of risers required by dividing "a" by 8 and rounding any remainder up.
• Find unit rise by dividing "a" by "c."
• Measure the horizontal distance (total run) allowable for the stairway.
• Figure total number of treads required by subtracting 1 from answer of "c."
• Locate tread information from the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Comm 21.04 (c).
• Divide "e" by "f" to find the individual tread (unit run) required.
• Crown 2 X 12 and mark as such.
• Arrange 2 x 12 on saw house with crown facing towards student.
• Locate the rafter square in the tool room.
• Locate the framing square gauges for the rafter square in the tool room.
• Fasten framing square gauge on the rafter square blade for the unit rise determined in "d."
• Fasten framing square gauge on the rafter square tongue for the unit run determined in "h."
• Position rafter square on 2 x 12 and mark top of square with pencil.
• Reposition rafter square until all required marks are made.
• Make a square line for the top unit run back on the 2 x 12.
• Make a square line for the bottom unit rise back on the 2 x 12.
• "Drop the carriage" by measuring up from line "r" the thickness of tread that will be used and cross out old mark.

16.  Cut and install stringers for assigned stairway given by instructor.

Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:

• learner will properly cut stringers for assigned stairway.
• learner will properly install stringers for assigned stairway.

Learning Objectives

• Position laid-out stringer on top of a set of saw houses in cutting area.
• Locate extension cord and plug into outlet.
• Locate circular saw, check for proper depth of cut and plug into extension cord.
• Cut stringer leaving the lines.
• Finish all inside cuts with hand saw.
• Position blank 2 x 12 on top of a set of saw houses in cutting area.
• Position cut stringer on top and trace outline marks with pencil.
• Repeat "d" and "e."
• Fasten 3/4" plywood with unit rise exposed on square edge of both stringers the width of desired stairs.
• Fasten 3/4" plywood of "i" to stairway header at top of platform height.