Title: Assemble wall sections, using alternative wall systems (e.g., metal studs).
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing Walls

Assembly should include

- following the plate layout
- keeping parts flush and within +/- 1/16 inch
- using the appropriate fasteners.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What determines the placement of different framing members within the wall section?
- How does the height of the wall determine the size of the framing member used?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27111 Wall Systems describes the procedures for laying out and framing walls, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners and partition Ts, bracing walls, and applying sheathing. The module also includes estimating materials required to frame walls.