Title: Store materials.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Performing Basic Carpentry Skills

Storage should include

- considering environmental factors such as humidity, light, and physical restrictions
- securing materials to prevent weather exposure and theft.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is lumber affected by extended exposure to weather?
- Where should flammable materials be stored?
- How should lumber be stacked and stored to prevent twisting and warping?

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

Module 00109 Introduction to Materials Handling provides safety guidelines for workers handling materials on the job site. It covers proper procedures and techniques to use when lifting, stacking, transporting, and unloading materials. It also introduces basic motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment commonly found in the construction environment.