Wood Frame Construction Course
Master wood frame construction for small buildings. Learn foundations, wall and roof framing, sheathing, connectors, quantity takeoffs, and safety so you can plan, frame, and quality-check a durable 16x20 workshop to professional standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Wood Frame Construction Course walks you through planning and building a durable 16x20 wood workshop from the ground up. Learn site prep, foundations, sill plates, wall and roof framing, headers, rafters, sheathing, fasteners, and connectors. Follow clear step-by-step workflows, quantity takeoffs, safety essentials, and quality checks so your small wood structures are accurate, strong, and ready for code review.
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Develop skills
- Frame code-ready walls: plan stud spacing, corners, and openings fast on site.
- Build solid foundations: lay out, square, and anchor small wood buildings.
- Install sheathing and hardware: apply nailing schedules, straps, and hold-downs.
- Frame simple gable roofs: size rafters, set ridge, and brace for wind and snow.
- Estimate materials like a pro: create accurate lumber, sheathing, and fastener lists.
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