Wood Frame Construction Course
This course teaches the essentials of wood frame construction for building a 16x20 workshop, covering foundations, framing, roofing, materials, and safety.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Wood Frame Construction Course guides you through planning and erecting a sturdy 16x20 wooden workshop from the foundations up. You'll cover site preparation, footings, sill plates, wall and roof framing, headers, rafters, sheathing, fasteners, and connectors. Follow straightforward step-by-step processes, material estimates, safety measures, and quality inspections to ensure your small wooden 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, and secure small wooden 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 snow.
- Estimate materials professionally: compile accurate lists for lumber, sheathing, and fasteners.
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