Constructing wall frames
| Site: | Wintec Learning |
| Course: | NZ Cert. Carpentry Level 4 - Learning |
| Book: | Constructing wall frames |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 12:56 PM |
Wall systems
What will I learn from this interaction?
Learn about the function and components of wall frames. This includes hazards and equipment associated with framing installation. This interaction uses the example of the wall framing and cladding requirements for a wooden storage shed.
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Loads and structures
Calculating quantities
What will I learn from this interaction?
Learn about how to calculate quantities for wall framing and cladding using the example of the wooden storage shed.
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Install frame and cladding
What will I learn from this interaction?
Learn about the manufacture and erection of wall framing and the cutting and installation of wall cladding.
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Install timber, steel, precast framing
Fix (straighten) timber wall frame
Watch this video on how to straighten an internal timber wall before installing the lining. It also shows you how to cripple a stud to straighten it.
Buildsum. (2013, October 28). How to straighten a timber wall [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esP1nhviKok
Post beams, portal frames
Watch the video to learn about how to make posts and beams: Post and Beam tutorial
LPalka. (2009, November 1). Post and Beam tutorial [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArH8SND0NYk
Watch the video to learn about engineered timber: Engineered timber - Heavy timber trusses
Western Wood Structures Inc. (2012, December 18). Site Set Out - Understanding Profiles [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NMq0VGaRGo
Watch the video to learn about the construction of steel portal frames: Construction of Steel Portal Frame