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MODULE 45102-07 – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS

• Describe the composition and uses of the common types of residential building materials.
• Identify the major structural components of a residential building.
• Describe the composition and uses of the common types of commercial building materials.
• Describe common methods of residential and commercial construction.
• State the major steps in the construction of a frame residence.
• Explain common terms used in construction.
• Identify various types of suspended ceilings.
• Identify the various types of gypsum board and their applications.
• Describe types of firestopping systems. 10. Describe the construction of walls to meet code requirements for fire and sound ratings.