Insulation Resources

Manufacturer Websites:

Dow - Styrofoam

Owens Corning - Styrofoam and Fiberglass Batting

Continuous Insulation Advantages

Concession Stand Project

In this project you will learn more advanced concepts of residential construction, AutoCad and Drafting. Concepts Learned in addition to Shed Project:

Residential Roof Systems

• Architecture Lesson 1: Roof Styles (Click to see lesson)
  



• Manufacturers are typically your best source for additional information. Two major residential roofing manufacturers are GAF and Owens Corning. Click on the links to learn more information about roofing materials, roof ventilation and installation.

Residential Windows and Doors

• Windows Lesson 1: Styles, Uses and Layout (Click to see student developed presentation)



• Link: Pella Architectural Design Manual - Cad File Downloads

Video Lessons
Click here to see AutoCad Video Demonstrations

Shed Project: Basic Drafting, Construction and AutoCad

In this project based assignment you will learn basics of construction, drafting and AutoCad while creating construction drawings for a basic shed.

AutoCad

• Units
• Line
• Ortho
• Osnaps
• Copy
• Offset
• Selection Sets
• Trim
• Mirror
• Fillet
• Rotate
• Layers
• Linetypes
• Annotation Scale
• Viewports
• Text and Textstyles - Mtext and Single Line Text
• Multileaders

Construction

• Building Materials (Actual Size vs. Nominal Size, Use)- Joists, Subfloor, Sole Plate, Pre-Cut Studs, Double Top Plates, Rafters, Sheething
• Modular Construction Dimensions
• Platform Framing Methods
• Roof Pitch
• Joist Spacing and Layout

Drafting

• Views- Floor Plan, Roof Plan, Building Sections and Elevations
• Fraction Work
• Scale

Click here to see video demonstrations