Wood Frame Construction Course
This course provides hands-on guidance for building a 16x20 wood workshop, covering essential techniques in framing, foundations, and roofing to create durable, code-compliant structures.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Wood Frame Construction Course guides you through planning and erecting a sturdy 16x20 wood workshop from scratch. You will learn site preparation, foundations, sill plates, wall and roof framing, headers, rafters, sheathing, fasteners, and connectors. Follow straightforward step-by-step processes, material quantity estimates, safety measures, and quality inspections to ensure your small wood structures are precise, robust, and compliant with building codes.
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Develop skills
- Frame walls ready for code approval: plan stud spacing, corners, and openings quickly on site.
- Construct firm foundations: lay out, square up, and secure small wood buildings.
- Fit sheathing and fittings: follow nailing patterns, straps, and anchors.
- Frame basic gable roofs: size rafters, position the ridge, and brace against wind and rain.
- Calculate materials like an expert: prepare exact lists for lumber, sheathing, and fasteners.
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