Wood Frame Construction Course
This course teaches essential wood framing techniques for building a 16x20 workshop, covering site prep, foundations, framing, roofing, and material calculations with safety and code compliance in mind.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Wood Frame Building Course guides you through preparing the site and constructing a strong 16x20 wooden workshop from the beginning. You will learn about site preparation, foundations, sill plates, framing walls and roofs, headers, rafters, sheathing, fasteners, and connectors. Follow simple step-by-step guides, material calculations, safety measures, and quality inspections to ensure your small wooden structures are precise, sturdy, and prepared for building code approval.
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Develop skills
- Frame walls ready for code: plan stud spacing, corners, and openings quickly on site.
- Build firm foundations: lay out, square, and secure small wooden buildings.
- Fit sheathing and fittings: use nailing patterns, straps, and anchors properly.
- Frame basic gable roofs: measure rafters, position the ridge, and support against wind and rain.
- Calculate materials like an expert: make correct lists for timber, sheathing, and fasteners.
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