Assignment Overview:
In Groups of Four:
1. Room Layout:
o Lay out and chalk a room measuring 8' x 8' on the floor.
In Groups of Two:
2. Framing a Wall:
o Frame a wall 96” in length using studs spaced 16” O/C.
o Use single top and bottom plates for the framing.
3. Door Installation:
o Center an 18.5” x 66” door within the wall.
o Install two 2x4 lintels to support the door, making sure to account for a 2.5” space for
the jambs and shim.
4. Wall Sheathing and Bracing:
o Square the framed wall and apply the appropriate structural sheathing.
o Stand the wall up and brace one side securely.
o The opposite group will brace the furthest corners of the wall to provide support.
5. Ceiling Joists Installation:
o Install ceiling joists spaced 24” O/C across the room, spanning from wall to wall.
6. Temporary Ceiling Support:
o Install a temporary support wall for the ceiling joists. Ensure the support has plates on
both the top and bottom for stability.
7. Door Opening Modification:
o Remove the existing door opening and frame a new opening to accommodate a 57” x
82” door.
o Ensure the new opening is supported by the appropriate sized lintel, as referenced in
Part 9, Table A-15.
8. Snow Load Consideration:
o The lintel sizing must also take into account the specified snow load of 0.9 kPa.
Rubric for the door RO change
Total
Criteria Points Range
Points
1. Room Layout (8' x 8') 5
- Accurate measurement and layout of the Excellent (5) - Perfectly accurate, clean
room layout
- Minor errors in alignment or measurement
Good (4)
(4)
- Noticeable errors that affect the layout (3) Satisfactory (3)
- Significant errors; layout unusable (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- Layout incomplete or incorrect (1) Unacceptable (1)
2. Framing a Wall (96” in Length, 16” O/C
5
Spacing)
Excellent (5) - Framed perfectly, accurate
- Proper stud spacing and use of plates
spacing
- Minor errors in spacing or structure (4) Good (4)
- Significant errors in framing or spacing (3) Satisfactory (3)
- Poor framing or spacing issues (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- Wall framed incorrectly or not at all (1) Unacceptable (1)
3. Nailing Patterns for Framing 5
- Correct nailing pattern applied per code Excellent (5) - Correct placement, full
requirements coverage
- Minor errors in nailing pattern (4) Good (4)
- Nailing pattern mostly correct but with gaps
Satisfactory (3)
(3)
- Incorrect nailing pattern, affecting wall
Needs Improvement (2)
strength (2)
- Nailing pattern not followed (1) Unacceptable (1)
4. Door Installation (18.5” x 66” Door) 5
Total
Criteria Points Range
Points
- Door centered, correct lintels and spacing for Excellent (5) - Perfect placement, correct
jambs installation
- Minor errors in alignment or lintel placement
Good (4)
(4)
- Noticeable errors in alignment or lintel (3) Satisfactory (3)
- Door misaligned, affecting functionality (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- Door installation incorrect or incomplete (1) Unacceptable (1)
5. Wall Sheathing and Bracing 5
Excellent (5) - Proper application and secure
- Wall sheathed and braced properly, square
bracing
- Minor issues with squaring or bracing (4) Good (4)
- Significant issues in sheathing or bracing (3) Satisfactory (3)
- Wall sheathed or braced poorly (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- Wall sheathing or bracing incomplete or
Unacceptable (1)
incorrect (1)
7. Ceiling Joists Installation (24” O/C) 5
Excellent (5) - Correct spacing and secure
- Proper spacing and alignment of ceiling joists
installation
- Minor errors in spacing or alignment (4) Good (4)
- Significant issues with spacing or alignment
Satisfactory (3)
(3)
- Poor installation affecting structure (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- Joists not installed correctly (1) Unacceptable (1)
8. Temporary Ceiling Support 10
- Proper installation with stable plates (10) Excellent (10) - Well installed and stable
- Minor errors in installation or stability (8) Good (8)
- Stability concerns or incomplete support (4) Satisfactory (4)
Total
Criteria Points Range
Points
- Poor installation affecting stability (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- Support not installed (0) Unacceptable (0)
9. Door Opening Modification (57” x 82”
5
Door)
Excellent (5) - Correct size and lintel
- Proper removal and framing of new opening
installation
- Minor errors in framing or lintel (4) Good (4)
- Noticeable errors in size or framing (3) Satisfactory (3)
- Incomplete or incorrect modification (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- No modification or major errors (1) Unacceptable (1)
10. Snow Load Consideration (0.9 kPa) 5
- Lintel sized and installed properly for snow
Excellent (5) - Correct sizing and installation
load
- Minor issues in lintel sizing or installation (4) Good (4)
- Significant errors in sizing or installation (3) Satisfactory (3)
- Lintel not sized or installed correctly (2) Needs Improvement (2)
- No consideration for snow load (1) Unacceptable (1)
Total Points: ____ / 50
