Online & Classroom · Foundation Series
C09
Introduction to Construction Materials
Lumber, sheet goods, concrete, fasteners, insulation, drywall — what things are called here, how they're graded, and why the spec matters.
What we cover
- Dimensional lumber, grade stamps and engineered wood
- Plywood, OSB and sheathing
- Concrete, block and mortar basics
- Insulation, membranes and vapour barriers
- Reading a spec sheet and why substitutions need approval