Building Construction: Roofs, Ceilings & Exterior Walls
Gain essential knowledge of critical building envelope components! This course covers the fundamentals of ceiling and roof construction, detailing structural elements like rafters, trusses, sheathing, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and insulation, along with key principles like structural integrity, weatherproofing, energy efficiency, and code compliance.
Explore the purposes and diverse types of exterior wall coverings, including cladding, EIFS, brick/stone veneer (with specific requirements), siding (wood, metal, fiber cement, vinyl), and stucco. Delve into various residential roof types (asphalt, metal, tile, slate, flat, green), understand the vital importance of roof slope, and learn the detailed installation processes and common problems associated with asphalt, metal, tile, TPO, EPDM, and torch-down roofing systems.
Ideal for aspiring builders, homeowners, and anyone interested in understanding how buildings are protected and structured from the top down.
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Primary Structural Framework: Rafters, Trusses, and Ridge Boards
Roof Deck and Protective Layers: Sheathing and Underlayment
Weatherproofing Essentials: Flashing Installation and Purpose
Attic Environment Control: Roof Ventilation and Insulation
Guiding Principles: Structural Integrity, Weatherproofing, Energy Efficiency, and Code Compliance
Quiz: Fundamentals of Ceiling and Roof Structures
0:10:0The Purpose of Exterior Walls: Weather Protection, Aesthetics, Insulation, and Durability
Introduction to Wall Systems: Cladding and EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems)
Masonry Facades: Brick and Stone Veneer Characteristics
Code Requirements Specific to Brick Veneer (Ties, Flashing, Weeps, Expansion, Air Space, Materials)
Traditional & Natural Finishes: Wood Siding and Stucco
Manufactured Siding Options: Metal, Fiber Cement, and Vinyl
Quiz: Exterior Wall Covering Systems
0:10:0Common Pitched Roof Types: Asphalt Shingle, Metal, Wood Shake/Shingle
Tile and Slate Roofing Systems Overview
Flat and Green Roof Systems Overview
The Critical Role of Roof Slope (Water Drainage & Debris Shedding)
Roof Slope's Impact on Aesthetics, Ventilation, Durability, and Code Compliance
Quiz: Residential Roof Types and Slope
0:10:0Installation Process for TPO Roofing (Preparation, Insulation, Layout, Adhering Membrane, Seaming, Detailing)
Common Problems with TPO Roofing (Seam Failure, Punctures/Tears, Shrinkage, Poor Installation, UV Degradation, Chemical Exposure, Poor Drainage)
Quiz: TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) Roofing
0:10:0Installation Process for EPDM Roofing (Preparation, Layout, Adhesive Application, Membrane Installation, Seaming, Detailing)
Common Problems with EPDM Roofing (Punctures/Tears, Poor Seam Integrity, Shrinkage, Weathering/UV, Membrane Damage, Poor Installation, Ponding Water, Chemical Exposure, Penetrations)
Quiz: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Roofing
0:10:0Installation Process for Torch Down Roofing (Preparation, Layout, Base Sheet Attachment, Cap Sheet Installation, Detailing)
Common Problems with Torch Down Roofing (Improper Installation, Membrane Damage, Seam Failure, Ponding Water, UV Degradation, Poor Drainage, Flashing Issues, Chemical Exposure)
Quiz: Torch Down Roofing
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