Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Wall Cavity & Soffit Fireblock Framing

2x4 horizontal blocking at 10 ft vertical intervals, ceiling drop intersection blocks, firestop sealant

Time: 1 h 30 min
People: One
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
33 parts and 78 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Leaving gaps wider than 1/8 in around fireblocking voids building code compartmentation compliance.
Install draftstopping at all concealed connections between vertical stud walls and horizontal floor/ceiling cavities.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Wall Cavity & Soffit Fireblock Framing

2x4 horizontal blocking at 10 ft vertical intervals, ceiling drop intersection blocks, firestop sealant

Time: 1 h 30 min
People: One
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
33 parts and 78 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Leaving gaps wider than 1/8 in around fireblocking voids building code compartmentation compliance.
Install draftstopping at all concealed connections between vertical stud walls and horizontal floor/ceiling cavities.