Maricopa Community Colleges  SUN205   19982-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/25/97
SUN205 19982-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Water/Damp Proofing and Ceilings
Control of moisture in a structure, including ventilation and infiltration. Interior finish of ceiling systems through sound control. Types of ceilings, required tools, blueprint reading and installation procedures. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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SUN205   19982-20046 Water/Damp Proofing and Ceilings
1. Describe the characteristics and consequences of water vapor in building construction. (I)
2. Explain how to effectively use insulation and a vapor barrier to control moisture in specific settings. (II, III)
3. Identify and describe sound control and conditioning in acoustical ceiling systems. (IV)
4. Demonstrate the use of hand, power and leveling tools. (IV)
5. Read shop drawings, reflected ceiling plans and blueprints pertaining to ceiling layout. (V)
6. Describe appropriate installation preparation for an acoustical ceiling on a reinforced concrete ceiling. (III, VI)
7. Demonstrate the ability to install a "stuck up" acoustical ceiling. (VII)
8. Demonstrate the ability to install exposed grid, concealed zee bar, exposed zee bar, H and T and furring bar ceiling systems. (VIII)
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SUN205   19982-20046 Water/Damp Proofing and Ceilings
    I. Condensation control
        A. Terms and definitions
          1. Condensation
          2. Dew point
          3. Permeance
          4. Permeable
          5. Water vapor
          6. Convection
          7. Diffusion
          8. Vapor barrier
          9. Water stop
          10. Other
        B. Characteristics of water vapor
          1. Held in air
          2. Moves toward less concentration
          3. Condenses at dew point
          4. Decomposes most natural substances
        C. Consequences
          1. Uninsulated structures
          2. Insulated structures
      II. Insulation
          A. Basic concept
          B. Insulation materials
            1. Types
            2. Resistance values
            3. Situational use
          C. Types of thermal insulation
            1. Loose fill
            2. Blanket
            3. Batts
            4. Structural insulation board
            5. Slab or block insulation
            6. Reflective insulation
            7. Formed in place
            8. Sprayed on
            9. Corrugated
        III. Moisture Control
            A. Design precautions
              1. Slope
              2. Vapor barriers
              3. Foundation wall vents
              4. Basement construction
            B. Interior ventilation
              1. Gable louver vent
              2. Soffit vent
              3. Eave vent - roof stack
              4. Ridge vent
              5. Ice dams
            C. Vapor barriers
              1. Permeability
              2. Permeability ratings of materials
            D. Vapor barrier installation
              1. Crawl spaces
              2. Slabs
              3. Walls
              4. Roofs
            E. Water proofing
              1. Water stops
              2. Joint treatment
          IV. Acoustical Ceilings
              A. Terms and definitions
                1. Absorption
                2. Attenuation
                3. Bench mark
                4. Centerline
                5. Decibel
                6. Furring
                7. Hangers
                8. Plenum
                9. Porosity
                10. Reflection
                11. Soffit
                12. Other
              B. Code of practice
              C. Sound control and conditioning
                1. Spherical wave patterns
                2. Frequency and pitch
                3. Intensity and decibel levels
                4. Interior and exterior sources
              D. Hand tools
                1. Aviation snips
                2. Bullsnips
                3. Buttering tool
                4. Combination square
                5. Chalk line
                6. Vise grips
                7. Tin knocker clamps
                8. Dry line
                9. Hack saw
                10. Other
              E. Power tools
                1. Band saw
                2. Electric drill
                3. Electric hammer
                4. Pop rivet gun
                5. Powder-actuated fasteners
                6. Saber saw
              F. Ladders and scaffolds
              G. Leveling equipment
                1. Level
                2. Water level
                3. Laser
            V. Blueprint reading
                A. Lines
                  1. Object
                  2. Hidden
                  3. Center
                  4. Dimension, extension and leader
                  5. Break
                  6. Reference
                B. Symbols
                  1. Material
                  2. Electrical
                  3. Heating and cooling
                  4. Blueprint scales
                C. Ceiling plans
                  1. Layout
                  2. Center location
                  3. Border size
                  4. Light fixture position
                  5. Air diffuser location
                  6. Return air grills
                  7. Sprinkler heads
                  8. Other
                D. Procedures
              VI. Installation Preparation
                  A. Humidity and temperatures
                  B. Testing for moisture
                  C. Job conditions
                    1. Electrical and mechanical work
                    2. Framing
                    3. Recessed, surface or suspended fixtures
                    4. Enclosures
                    5. Ventilation
                    6. Light source
                    7. Power source
                    8. Storage
                    9. Cleanliness
                    10. Other
                VII. Installation of "stuck up" acoustical ceiling
                    A. Room layout
                    B. Installing tile
                      1. Adhesive
                      2. Placement
                      3. Leveling
                      4. Border tile
                      5. Border molding
                      6. Irregularities
                  VIII. Suspended ceiling systems
                      A. Exposed grid
                        1. Tools
                        2. Materials
                        3. Installation procedure
                        4. Room layout
                        5. Hanger installation
                        6. Installation of main runners, cross runners and tiles
                      B. Concealed zee bar
                        1. Tools
                        2. Materials
                        3. Installation procedure
                        4. Irregularities
                      C. Exposed zee bar
                      D. H and T
                        1. Tools
                        2. Materials
                        3. Installation
                      E. Furring bar
                        1. Tools
                        2. Materials
                        3. Installation
                      F. Replacing old ceilings
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