Title: Identify types of exterior wall sheathing.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Identifying Elements of Walls

Identification should include the

- physical description of exterior wall sheathing
- function of the exterior wall sheathing
- differences in types of exterior wall sheathing
- building code reference for the use or installation requirements of exterior wall sheathing
- function of energy-efficient wall sheathing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of sheathing are available?
- What types of sheathing should be used with specific exterior finishes?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Six (27111-13): Wall Systems

Module Six (27111-13) describes the procedures for laying out and framing walls, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners and partition Ts, bracing walls, and applying sheathing. The module also includes estimating materials required to frame walls.