Construction Materials and Methods

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Prerequisite: None. Introductory course that provides an overview of the materials and methods used in light framing and building finish systems from floor to roof and from exterior cladding to interior finishes. Includes wood light framing, light-gauge metal framing, roofing, glass and glazing, cladding systems, windows and doors, interior finishes, ceilings, and floors. This course will focus on the development of a fundamental knowledge base through case study and detailed product analysis. (0.5 Lecture: 2.5 Lab)