Continuing Education Courses
Course #12757 - Framing Knowledge You Can Build On
Course Expiration: |
August 15, 2019 |
Course Type: |
Contractor |
Core Credit Hours: |
3.0 |
HVAC Specific: |
No |
Energy Specific: |
No |
Course Name: | Framing Knowledge You Can Build On |
Course Outline & Objectives: | This course highlights what you need to know about framing with plywood and OSB. Learn proper installation requirements and how to prevent costly callbacks. Understand how engineered wood products are made and their impact on the environment. Also, know where to find information and resources for your construction projects.
Course Outline & Objectives
1. Introduction to Engineered Wood
a. Environmental
b. Different types
c. Cross orientation (i.e. plywood)
2. OSB & Plywood Applications ? Which Panel Should I Use?
a. Are plywood and OSB interchangeable
b. Bond Classification ? Exterior and Exposure 1
c. When plywood?
3. OSB & Plywood Grades ? Does It Really Matter?
a. What is structural I?
b. Plywood grades
4. Shear Wall Basics?
a. Types of failures ? Base Shear, Racking, Overturning?
b. What is a shear wall?
5. Proper Panel Installation & Common Framing Mistakes
a. Right & Wrong Installation
i. Direction
ii. Span (roof with increased truss spacing & ½? bearing surface)
iii. Spacing
iv. Gluing
v. Nailing
b. Useful APA Publications
i. Overdriven fasteners
ii. Narrow pieces for shear walls
iii. Panel spacing
iv. Heavy drywall carts
v. Formaldehyde emissions
vi. Hardwood floors
vii. Reroof application
6. Radiant Barrier ? Should You Be Using It?
a. Wave Lengths of Light
b. Climate Zones & Energy Trends
7. Product Features
a. Longer Lengths
b. Weather duration
c. Taper feature
d. Drainage
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Course Schedule |
October 3, 2017, Logan, UT |
Calendar Events |
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Date: 10/03/2017 Location: Cache
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Keywords: |
Framing, Structure, OSB |
Location(s): |
Cache
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Teaching Method: | Live |
Company Name: | Home Builders Association of Utah |
Phone: | 801-352-8266 |
Address: | 9069 S 1300 W |
City: | West Jordan |
State: | UT |
Postal Code: | 84088 |
Email Address: | jolenehba@gmail.com |
The Course Provider is: | a professional association or organization involved in the construction trades |
Signup Link: | https://utahhomebuildersassociation.enrollware.com/enroll?id=1791232 |
Instructor First Name: | Greg |
Instructor Last Name: | Bates |
Instructor License #: | |
Instructor Resume: | Greg Bates is a Field Marketing Manager for Norbord where he promotes engineered wood panels in the Southwest region throughout the distribution channel. For the nine years prior to joining Norbord, he was with APA where he worked with builders, framers, designers and code officials for the practical implementation of framing products and building codes in the ?eld. He has been a speaker at the International Builders Show on the topics of building codes, moisture intrusion, and framing practices. |
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