New Home Construction

Course Content

There are four sections to the New Home Construction class:

1. Survey, excavation and foundation: 35 screens
2. Framing: 35 screens
3. Windows, roofs, plumbing and insulation: 39 screens
4. Inside finishing and landscaping: 35 screens

Course Objectives

Upon completion, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose of survey flags and how they mark where the excavation should take place.
2. Explain what a footing is and why this is so important in the construction of a house.
3. Differentiate between a stick built house and raising an end wall.
4. List the major types of windows and explain the pros and cons of each.
5. List the major types of roofs and explain the pros and cons of each.
6. Explain the difference between a masonry and a zero clearance fireplace.
7. List the different types of plumbing pipes available and explain the pros and cons of each.
8. Describe what an R value is and why this is important to a homeowner.
9. Differentiate between a knockdown and smooth finish on drywall.
10. Explain the importance of finish landscaping, especially with positive drainage away from the foundation.