Constructing wall frames

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Course: NZ Cert. Carpentry Level 4 - Learning
Book: Constructing wall frames
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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


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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

Samattec. (2018, April 11). Site Set Out - Understanding Profiles [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6vOsTH6Y1g&list=PLgOlyL_cmYwH2PIQn1KoL2-kycOKgMvXO&index=6