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2.00 Credits
This course gives the student an opportunity to specialize in drawings related to complete wall elevation sections, cornice details, rough stairs, and component parts of a complete set of working drawings. The student will also start plans for a complete set of working drawings to an energy, space and cost-efficient home common to quality New England construction. Completed preliminaries of a foundation plan, floor plan, door and window schedule, front and side elevation drawings, and various sketches will be required for a house design. All drawings and details will be related to the Building Construction Technology Program. Prerequisite: BLDG111.
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4.00 Credits
The student learns to identify the various components and materials necessary for the completion of the exterior of a wood frame dwelling, including trim roofing, sidewalling, doors, windows, stairs, and ventilating components. The proper installation of exterior finishing materials and design of stairs in accordance with industry standards are studied. Prerequisites: BLDG112 and BLDG113, or permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
The student learns to identify and apply the various components and materials necessary for the completion of a light residential dwelling including trim roofing, sidewalling, doors, windows, stairs, and ventilating components. The proper installation of the materials in accordance with industry standards are studied and practiced. Prerequisites: BLDG112 and BLDG113, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The student gains practical experience in identifying the various materials and components used to finish the interior walls and ceilings of a wood frame structure. The proper installation of door frames, hanging doors and installation of locksets, installation of door and window trim, and the application of baseboard and ceiling moldings are studied in accordance with acceptable industry standards. Prerequisites: BLDG122 and BLDG123, or permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the practice of the proper installation of materials necessary to complete the interior of a wood frame dwelling. Included are ceiling and wall finishes, door frames, hanging doors, locksets, door and window trim, ceiling and baseboard molding, installed in accordance with industry standards. Prerequisites: BLDG122 and BLDG123, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The student is introduced to the principles, practices, and materials in energy-efficient building construction. Heat transport, insulation, air movement and indoor air quality, vapor diffusion and air barriers, moisture and condensation are studied. Sound transmission and absorption, solar energy, lighting, space and domestic hot water heating and other topics are discussed. A heat audit is performed, and the state energy code is examined.
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3.00 Credits
The student studies soil analysis, site and utility investigation, foundations common to New England, and building codes. Students develop hands-on skills with a leveling gun and transit. Discussion of brick, block and stone are part of this course. An introduction to individual septic system design is discussed. Prerequisite: BLDG212 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A course on the identification and installation of flooring materials, stair parts, and cabinetry. The proper installation of stair treads, risers, skirt boards, newel posts, handrails and balusters are studied. The students are also introduced to the design, layout, construction and installation of kitchen cabinets. Prerequisites: BLDG212 and BLDG213, or permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
This lab continues Methods III Lab with interior finish: jamb extensions, baseboard, window and door casings and other finish work, kitchen cabinet layout and installation, construction and installation of bathroom vanity, installation of countertops, finish stair mock-ups, and other laboratory projects. Prerequisites: BLDG212 and BLDG213, or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
The student learns to comprehend and use blueprints typically used in light residential construction. Two and three-dimensional drawings are analyzed, and common methods of estimating labor and materials practiced. An understanding of residential construction is suggested.
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