Carpentry & Building Construction

Chapter 16: Wall Framing & Sheathing

Chapter Objectives

1. Identify the basic parts of a framed wall.
2. Describe how to apply sheathing.
3. Estimate materials for wall framing and sheathing.
4. Explain how to lay out and frame a wall.
5. Assemble and erect a wall.
6. Identify situations that require special framing.