Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA233   20052-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA233 20052-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Installation of Cornices and Gutters
Cornices, gutters and downspouts. Safety, cornice types and components. Installation procedures. Gutter and downspout systems and installation procedures.
Prerequisites: (Registered apprentice status and ABC232) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA233   20052-20086 Installation of Cornices and Gutters
1. List and define trade terms associated with the installation of cornices, gutters and downspouts. (I)
2. Describe specific safety considerations and cautions when working on cornices. (II)
3. Identify specific types of cornices and describe their components. (III)
4. Describe installation procedures for cornices. (IV)
5. Identify the specific components/materials of a gutter and downspout system and describe proper installation procedures. (V)
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ABA233   20052-20086 Installation of Cornices and Gutters
    I. Trade Terms
        A. Box cornice
        B. Close cornice
        C. Fascia
        D. Fly rafter
        E. Frieze board
        F. Leaders
        G. Lookout
        H. Mitered
        I. Open cornice
        J. Plancier
        K. Plumb
        L. Rabbet
        M. Rake
        N. Soffit
        O. Verge board
      II. Safety
          A. Tool safety
          B. Scaffolding and ladders
          C. Protective clothing
          D. Weather factors
        III. Cornices
            A. Close
              1. Frieze
              2. Shingle molding
            B. Open
              1. Frieze
              2. Facia
              3. Bed molding
            C. Box
              1. Frieze
              2. Facia
              3. Soffit(plancier)
              4. Shingle molding
              5. Lookout
          IV. Cornice Installation Procedures
              A. Lookouts
                1. Measure and mark
                2. Cut lookouts and ledgers
                3. Assemble
                4. Nail into place
              B. Fascia
                1. Measure, mark and cut
                2. Groove for soffit
                3. Cut 45 degree angles on ends
                4. Nail to rafters
                5. Add molding
              C. Soffit
                1. Measure, mark and cut
                2. Fit into fascia
                3. Nail to ledgers and lookouts
              D. Frieze
                1. Measure, mark and cut
                2. Groove for siding
                3. Fit and nail
                4. Add molding
              E. Cornice return
                1. Measure, mark and cut
                2. Groove for soffit
                3. Plumb cut ends and bevel
                4. Nail component parts into place
              F. Non-wood cornice materials
                1. Aluminum
                2. Glass board
                3. Hardboard
                4. Fiberboard
            V. Gutters and Downspouts
                A. Gutter materials
                  1. Fiberglass
                  2. Vinyl
                  3. Aluminum
                  4. Galvanized steel
                  5. Stainless steel
                  6. Baked-on enamel steel
                  7. Copper
                B. Installation
                  1. Determine size and location
                  2. Assemble using slip joints
                  3. Seal joints
                  4. Nail and sleeve or strap hangers
                  5. Check slope
                  6. Attach downspout
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