Title: Identify materials.
Course: Building Trades I (17009-I) > Section: CARPENTRY: Using Basic Carpentry Skills

Identification should include selecting materials relevant to the assigned job, including various

- plywood
- lumber
- fasteners
- adhesives
- millwork.

IRC: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 specify lumber species, strength, span tables, lumber grade, and adhesives and mechanical fasteners based on lumber species.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of the grade stamp on material?
- Why is 2xmaterial actually 1 1/2-inches thick?