Wood Frame Construction Course
This course teaches comprehensive wood frame construction techniques for building a 16x20 wooden workshop, covering planning, materials, safety, and code compliance.

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 constructing a sturdy 16x20 wooden workshop from the ground up. 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 so your small wooden structures are precise, robust, and prepared for code approval.
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Develop skills
- Frame walls ready for code: plan stud spacing, corners, and openings quickly on site.
- Build strong foundations: lay out, square, and secure small wooden buildings.
- Install sheathing and fittings: apply nailing patterns, straps, and anchors.
- Frame basic gable roofs: size rafters, position the ridge, and brace against wind and snow.
- Estimate materials like an expert: prepare accurate lists for lumber, sheathing, and fasteners.
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