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

Identification includes selecting materials relevant to the assigned job, including various

- oriented strand board (OSB)
- engineered lumber products (ELP)
- plywood
- lumber
- fasteners
- adhesives
- millwork.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of the grade stamp on materials?
- Why is "two-by" material actually 1-1/2 inches thick?

NCCER Carpentry

General Carpentry, Module 27102 Building Materials and Fasteners provides an overview of the building materials used by carpenters, including lumber, engineered wood products, concrete, and steel framing materials. The module also describes the various fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in construction.

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.