Wood Frame Construction Course
This course provides hands-on guidance for building a 16x20 wooden workshop, covering essential framing techniques, safety, and material estimation for durable, code-compliant structures.

4 to 360 hours 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 ground up. Learn site preparation, foundations, sill plates, wall and roof framing, headers, rafters, sheathing, fasteners, and connectors. Follow straightforward step-by-step processes, quantity takeoffs, safety basics, and quality checks so your small wooden structures are precise, robust, and prepared for code inspection.
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Develop skills
- Frame code-compliant walls: plan stud spacing, corners, and openings quickly on site.
- Build solid foundations: lay out, square, and anchor small wooden 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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