INFORMATION SHEET

LO. 1 Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out

building lines
1.1 Identify tools and materials for staking out building lines
Subject TVE Carpentry
Grade Level 9
Quarter/Lesson First/1

The lesson deals with the study of the definition of staking out building lines.

What Will You Learn?

After reading this information sheet, you will be able to:
a. Define terms
b. Describe how to stake out building lines

STAKING OUT BUILDING LINES

In building construction, layout and staking is the process of establishing the point of building outlines or
perimeters on the ground or site where the building is to be constructed. It also includes demolition, clearing,
staking, batter boards, and establishing the exact location of the building post and walls that will rest on the
ground. Other define layout and staking as the process of transferring the measurement of building foundation
plan to the ground or site of construction.

Building lines pertain to lines representing the side of the building passing through the center of the
foundation posts. The final laying-out is done on the batter board. Before the builder can start the layout, he
has to decide which among the building lines he is going to use.

If the distance to a fence or other building is too far away there has to be set out a boundary line. If the
ground has a fall, select the highest corner and place the boundary line on this side. Boundary markers are
positioned by survey pegs.
 TASK SHEET 1.1

Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

Grade Level and Section: _____________________

Instructions: Fill in the missing word/s in each sentence to describe how to stake out building lines.

1. In building construction, layout and staking is the process of establishing the point of _______________
on the ground or site where the building is to be constructed.

2. It also includes demolition, ______, staking, batter boards, and establishing the exact location of the
building post and walls that will rest on the ground.

3. Other define layout and staking as the process of transferring the ____________ of building foundation
plan to the ground or site of construction.

4. ________________ pertain to lines representing the side of the building passing through the center of
the foundation posts.

5. The final laying-out is done on the ___________. Before the builder can start the layout, he has to
decide which among the building lines he is going to use.
 INFORMATION SHEET
LO. 1 Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out
building lines
1.1 Identify tools and materials for staking out building lines
Subject TVE Carpentry
Grade Level 9
Quarter/Lesson First/1

The lesson deals with the study of the different tools and equipment used in staking out building lines.

What Will You Learn?

After reading this information sheet, you will be able to:
a. Identify the different tools and equipment in staking out building lines

b. Name the tools and equipment used in staking out building lines

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR STAKING-OUT BUILDING LINES

It is very important to know that the name and proper use of each of the various tools we need in our
works. In addition, application on their proper care and maintenance will give you the following advantages:
efficiency of the work, quality speed and accomplishment and accuracy.

Tools and Equipment

1. Claw hammer is used for driving and pulling out nails.

2. Water hose level is used to determine the horizontal levelness of batter boards, and parts of the
building such as beam, floorings and others.

3. Bar Level or Spirit Level is a tool used to test the horizontal levelness of the sufaces of material. It is
framed in aluminum or wood.
4. Plumb bob is a cone shaped metal suspended on a string used to check the verticalness of post or
column and other.

5. Nylon string is used to indicate the sides of the building.

6. Steel square is a L-shaped with one arm forming a perfect right angle to the other. It used to check the
squareness of corner of a particular object.

7. Ripping/Wrecking bar is used to pull out long nails. This may be straight or gooseneck. It has a nail
slot for pulling out spikes and wedging apart nailed boards.

8. Pull-push rule is used for laying out measurements. This is a flexible strip of metal provided with the
scale of the English and Metric Systems of measurements. It is rolled in a case.
9. Try square it is look like the steel square but it is used to check the flatness and squareness of small
piece of stock or lumber.

10. Cross cut saw is used for cutting lumber across the grain of wood.

11. Bolo is used to cut pegs for stake-out.

12. Sledge hammer is used to drive pegs for stake-out

13. Chalk line is used to mark straight line on a long piece of stock or lumber.
14. Pencil is used for accurate marking and a longer-lasting point, they can easily be sharpened to a
chisel-point.

15. Engineer's Transit or Leveling Instrument - The engineer's transit or leveling instrument is used to
establish a proper reference or grade line from which the builder may build up or down with consistent
accuracy as to vertical level.

16. Portable circular saw is a valuable power tool used for cutting sheets of plywood and boards.
 TASK SHEET 1.2

Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

Grade Level and Section: _____________________

Instructions: Label the tools and equipment used in staking out building lines below.

1. 2.
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3. 4.
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 INFORMATION SHEET
LO. 1 Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out
building lines
1.1 Identify tools and materials for staking out building lines
Subject TVE Carpentry
Grade Level 9
Quarter/Lesson First/1

The lesson deals with the study of the uses of the different tools and equipment in staking out building
lines.

What Will You Learn?

After reading this information sheet, you will be able to:
a. Give the tools and equipment used in staking out building lines
b. Describe the uses of the different tools and equipment in staking
out building lines

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR STAKING-OUT BUILDING LINES

It is very important to know that the name and proper use of each of the various tools we need in our
works. In addition, application on their proper care and maintenance will give you the following advantages:
efficiency of the work, quality speed and accomplishment and accuracy.

Tools and Equipment

1. Claw hammer is used for driving and pulling out nails.

2. Water hose level is used to determine the horizontal levelness of batter boards, and parts of the
building such as beam, floorings and others.

3. Bar Level or Spirit Level is a tool used to test the horizontal levelness of the sufaces of material. It is
framed in aluminum or wood.
4. Plumb bob is a cone shaped metal suspended on a string used to check the verticalness of post or
column and other.

5. Nylon string is used to indicate the sides of the building.

6. Steel square is a L-shaped with one arm forming a perfect right angle to the other. It used to check the
squareness of corner of a particular object.

7. Ripping/Wrecking bar is used to pull out long nails. This may be straight or gooseneck. It has a nail
slot for pulling out spikes and wedging apart nailed boards.

8. Pull-push rule is used for laying out measurements. This is a flexible strip of metal provided with the
scale of the English and Metric Systems of measurements. It is rolled in a case.
9. Try square it is look like the steel square but it is used to check the flatness and squareness of small
piece of stock or lumber.

10. Cross cut saw is used for cutting lumber across the grain of wood.

11. Bolo is used to cut pegs for stake-out.

12. Sledge hammer is used to drive pegs for stake-out

13. Chalk line is used to mark straight line on a long piece of stock or lumber.
14. Pencil is used for accurate marking and a longer-lasting point, they can easily be sharpened to a
chisel-point.

15. Engineer's Transit or Leveling Instrument - The engineer's transit or leveling instrument is used to
establish a proper reference or grade line from which the builder may build up or down with consistent
accuracy as to vertical level.

16. Portable circular saw is a valuable powertool used for cutting sheets of plywood and boards.
 TASK SHEET 1.3

Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

Grade Level and Section: _____________________

Instructions: Match the tools and equipment in staking out building lines in column A to its uses in column B.
Write the letter before the number.

A. B.

_____1. Pull-push rule a. used for accurate marking and a longer-lasting point,
they can easily be sharpened to a chisel-point

_____2. Pencil b. used for cutting lumber across the grain of wood.
c. used for laying out measurements

_____3. Cross-cut saw d. used to determine the horizontal levelness of batter

boards
e. used to test the horizontal levelness of the sufaces of
_____4. Bar Level material
f. used to mark straight line on a long piece of stock or
lumber
_____5. Level Hose
 INFORMATION SHEET
LO. 1 Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out
building lines
1.1 Identify tools and materials for staking out building lines
Subject TVE Carpentry
Grade Level 9
Quarter/Lesson First/1

The lesson deals with the study of the materials used in staking out building lines.

What Will You Learn?

After reading this information sheet, you will be able to:
a. Give the materials used in staking out building lines
b. Describe the uses of the materials in staking out building lines

MATERIALS USED FOR STAKING-OUT BUILDING LINES

1. Plan and working drawing are sketches of the specific formworks and form panels to be fabricated
with all the necessary dimensions and details drawn to scale.

2. Lumber refers to a piece of wood or stock, maybe coco lumber or good lumber, usually 2” x 2” in cross
section used as form stud. Lumber is subdivided into classifications of select lumber and common
lumber.

o Select Lumber - Select lumber is of good appearance and finishing.

o Common Lumber - Common lumber is suitable for general construction and utility purposes. It
is identified by the following grade names for comparison of quality:
Sizes - Lumber is usually sawed into standard dimensions (length, width, and thickness). This allows
uniformity in planning structures and in ordering materials. Table 1 lists the common widths and thicknesses of
wood in rough and in dressed dimensions in the US. Standards have been established for dimension
differences between the quoted size of lumber and its standard sizes when dressed.
Quoted size refers to dimensions prior to surfacing. These dimension differences must be taken into
consideration. A good example of the dimension difference is the common 2 x 4. As shown in Table 1, the
familiar quoted size 2 x 4 is the rough or nominal dimension, but the actual dressed size is 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.
Lumber is sawn in standard sizes used for light framing.
· Thickness: 1, 2, and 4 inches.
· Width: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches.
· Length: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 feet.
The actual dimensions of dressed lumber are less than the sawn dimensions because of drying and
planning (or finishing)
 3. Assorted CWN - refers to the different sizes of nails ranging from 1”-4” (25mm-100mm) in length.
Common wire nails (CWN) are the most commonly used.
- are made of drawn iron wire. One end is upset and forms the nail head. The other end is pointed.
- are used for joining wood, assembling ironwork to wood, fastening flooring boards, wooden partitions,
etc...
When ordering nails you must state the Quality, the Length, the Finish, the Type eg. 25 kg 100x4,5
galvanised Flat head nails.
a) Jolt or Bullet head nail: − A strong nail giving a neat appearance when driven and punched into the
wood. Widely used in buildings.
b) Flat head nail: − Wire nails are available in sizes from 13 mm to 250 mm in length and are
obtainable in bright mild steel and galvanised. The shank is roughened near the head to increase the friction
grip. The head is round and flat and knurled to prevent the hammer from slipping off. These nails are also
known as French nails.
c) Panel pin: − Panel pins are round in cross section. They are available in sizes from 13 mm to 50
mm in length and are used for light construction. The head is easily punched beneath the surface with no
damage to the wood surface surrounding the head. Available in bright steel and various coatings. Veneer pins
are similar to panel pins but finer in section and are used for small mouldings and fixing veneers in position.
d) Fibro nails: − Wire nail coated with zinc to prevent it from getting rusty. A thin nail of about 15 mm
to 30 mm length with flat head and blunt end.
e) Spring head or roofing nail: − An umbrella shaped type of nail which is commonly used to nail
roofing iron (corrugated iron) on to the roof frames. The nail is galvanised to protect it from getting rusty.
f) Clout nail: − Made in steel or copper and may be galvanized. It is round in cross section and has a
large head which makes it ideal for fixing roofing felt and webbing.
 TASK SHEET 1.4

Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

Grade Level and Section: _____________________

Instructions: Match the materials in staking out building lines in column A to its description in column B. Write
the letter before the number.

A. B.

_____1. Assorted CWN a. refers to a piece of wood or stock, maybe coco

lumber or good lumber, usually 2” x 2” in cross section
used as form stud
_____2. Lumber
b. refers to dimensions prior to surfacing
c. made in steel or copper and may be galvanized
_____3. Plan and Working drawing
d. used for joining wood, assembling ironwork to wood,
fastening flooring boards, wooden partitions
_____4. Quoted size e. A strong nail which is widely used in buildings giving
a neat appearance when driven and punched into the
wood.
_____5. Jolt or Bullet head nail
f. are sketches of the specific formworks and form
panels to be fabricated with all the necessary
dimensions and details drawn to scale.
 INFORMATION SHEET
LO. 1 Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out
building lines
1.2 Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Subject TVE Carpentry
Grade Level 9
Quarter/Lesson First/1

The lesson deals with the study of the different types of PPE and their functions.

What Will You Learn?

After reading this information sheet, you will be able to:
a. Identify the types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
b. Give the functions of each type of PPE

TYPES AND USES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

The use of protective clothing and equipment is not the only solution for preventing accident. It is most
important to understand that the primary protection against accidents is to identify possible hazards and take
the necessary safety measures to eliminate the hazard. When necessary, workers should be provided with
protective clothing and other personal protective equipment.

Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. Eye and face protection Goggles and face protection must be worn to protect workers from flying
particles, liquid chemicals, acids, chemical gases or vapors. Workers must also be protected from
radiation during welding, touching, soldering, brazing and other operations that emit light.

2. Head protection Hard hats must be worn where there is danger of falling objects. Specialized hard
hats are required to reduce electrical shock hazards.

3. Foot protection Safety shoes with impact protection are required in work areas where heavy objects or
tool could be accidentally dropped on the feet. Safety shoes with puncture protection are required when
working around nails, wires, tacks, scrap metal and other objects that could pierce the feet.
4. Hand protection Gloves are required to protect workers from cuts, scrapes, punctures, burns,
chemical absorption or extreme temperature

5. Hearing protection Appropriate ear muffs or ear plugs should be worn to lessen the noise in the
workplace.

6. Respirators: Appropriate respirators must be worn as a last resort if it is not possible to ventilate the
work area properly.

TASK SHEET 1.5

 Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Grade Level and Section: _____________________

Instructions: Match column A with column B. Write the letter before the number.

A. B.

_____1. Falling objects a. Safety shoes

_____2. Objects that could roll over the b. Hard hats

worker’s feet

c. Goggles
_____3. Flying particles

d. Respirator
_____4. Punctures

e. Gloves
_____5. Unventilated work area

f. Ear muff
_____6. Excessive noise

Prepared by:

ANDREW C. INDIC
Subject Teacher

RUEL ANGELO L. PICA

Subject Teacher
Checked by:
MARISSA R. ESTABILLO
Tech. Voc. Department Head

Noted by:

Richard N. Laurente
Secondary School Principal IV
INFORMATION SHEETS
AND TASK SHEETS
IN CARPENTRY 9
(Quarter 1 Week 1)

Prepared by:

RUEL ANGELO L. PICA

ANDREW C. INDIC
Subject Teacher

INFORMATION SHEET
LO. 1 Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out
 building lines
1.2 Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Subject TVE Carpentry
Grade Level 9
Quarter/Lesson First/1

The lesson deals with the study of the different types of PPE and their functions.

What Will You Learn?

After reading this information sheet, you will be able to:
c. Identify the types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
d. Give the functions of each type of PPE

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS

To avoid headaches and unnecessary expenses, make sure that all necessary permits are secured
from local authorities concerned before conducting activities in the construction site.

1. A type of authorization that must be granted by a government or other regulatory body before the
construction of a new or existing building can legally occur.
2. Relocate the boundaries of the construction, especially lots without existing reference point or adjoining
structures. This job is to be given to a geodetic engineer.

3. Clear all sites of any existing structures, trees and elements that will obstruct the construction activities.
Cutting of trees requires permit from the Department of Energy and Natural Resources.
4. Allocate space for warehousing, workers’ quarter and construction office which are usually requirements in
the construction embodied in the specification contract.

5. Apply and secure temporary electric power connections and water supply.

6. The site of the construction must be securely fenced to protect the construction activities from onlookers and
passers by and to also protect the materials from pilferage both from the outside and the inside.
7. Determine the building set back from the road line. Install the stake on the ground at a
reasonable spacing that will fit into the length of the batter board available.

Types of permit that are necessary to secure before constructing a building.

1. Building permit
2. Electrical permit
3. Sanitary and plumbing permit
4. Zoning clearance
5. Fencing permit
6. Permit to cut trees
7. Water installation permit
8. Excavation and ground preparation permit
9. Enclosure permit
10. Mechanical permit
11. Scaffolding permit
12. Sidewalk construction permit

TASK SHEET 1.5

Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Grade Level and Section: _____________________

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS

Direction: TRUE or FALSE. Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and write the word FALSE if
the statement is wrong.

1. The permit that are given by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is permit to cut the
trees.

2. The person who have the authority to relocate the boundaries of the construction when there is no existing
reference point is the geodetic engineer.

3. Determining the building set back from the road line is not necessary.

4. The site of the construction must be securely fenced to protect the construction activities.

5. Allocating space for warehousing, workers’ quarter and construction office are not usually required in the
construction.

INFORMATION SHEET
 LO. 1 Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out
building lines
1.2 Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Subject TVE Carpentry
Grade Level 9
Quarter/Lesson First/1

The lesson deals with the study of the different types of PPE and their functions.

What Will You Learn?

After reading this information sheet, you will be able to:
e. Identify the types of Batter boards
f. Give the functions of each type of PPE

TYPES OF BATTER BOARD

Batter boards are the horizontal boards placed at the corner and at the sides of the projected building
when final layout takes place. The reference for the foundation is marked on these boards.

 Two Types of Batter Boards

1. Batter boards for foundation posts may be either joined by continuous pieces surrounding the site of
foundation or by individual piece for each foundation.
2. Batter boards for the foundation walls are either single or double batter boards which are placed at
corner.

The batter boards should be set as high as the desired height of the foundation. In constructing with different
heights of foundation, the tallest foundation is set as the height of batter boards.

TASK SHEET 1.5

Name of Learner: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Grade Level and Section: _____________________

Directions: Multiple choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A horizontal boards that placed when laying out a building.

a. Facia board b. Batter board c. Panel board d. None

2. What is the distance between the stakes in laying out a building?

a. 2 feet b. 3 feet c. 4 feet d. 5 feet

3. When constructing a different height of foundation, how do you set the height of the batter
board?
a. regarding the height of shortest foundation
b. regarding the average height of the foundation.
c. regarding the height of the tallest foundation.
d. both A and C

4. What do you call to mark stake for the batter board?

a. grade stake b. level stake c. stake d. All of these

5. Where do you start levelling for the batter boards?

a. center stake b. Between the corner and center stake
c. corner stake d. Both A and C