True Scale House Framing Kit

Name: True Scale House Framing Kit
Brand: Pitsco Education
SKU: 36803
Price: 189.0 USD
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Grades 9-12

True Scale House Framing Kit: Build a Home from the Plans Up

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SKU: SKU:36803

Build a true-to-scale house from real blueprints. Students dimension balsa wood lumber, read twelve sheets of house plans, follow the International Building Code, and frame a two-bedroom home with their choice of truss or hipped roof. A Pitsco best seller for hands-on construction education.

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Students Served: 1-2 students per kit

Complete Framing Kit

Real House Plans Included

Full Engineering Design Process

International Building Code

WHAT'S INCLUDED

House plans (12 sheets)
Balsa wood lumber
Architect scale ruler
Pins
Foam base
Glue
Sandpaper
Instructions that cover both roof builds

SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY

Quantity: 1
Assembly Method: Gluing and/or pinning
Tools Required: Cutter, hammer, needle nose pliers, waxed paper, and masking tape
Dimensions: Approximately 20" x 26"
Material: Balsa wood

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True Scale House Framing Kit

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Lumberjack Cutter $64.75 HD Bond II $4.75 Garage Framing Kit 201 $155.00

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Frame It Like a Builder.

The True Scale House Framing Kit gives students a complete, blueprint-to-build experience in residential construction. Working from twelve sheets of real house plans, students dimension balsa wood lumber to scale, lay out wall plates, frame walls and partitions, and construct either a truss or hipped roof—all following the International Building Code. The result is a detailed, true-to-scale model of a two-bedroom home that demonstrates how professional builders frame a real structure.

Real House Plans

Twelve sheets of architectural drawings teach students to read and interpret professional blueprints.

True-to-Scale Lumber

Students dimension balsa wood to match real construction lumber sizes, reinforcing measurement and proportion.

Two Roof Options

Build with a truss roof or a hipped roof—each teaches different structural engineering principles.

Code-Based Construction

All framing follows the International Building Code, introducing students to real industry standards.

What Students Will Do

With the True Scale House Framing Kit, students work through every stage of residential framing:

Read and interpret twelve sheets of professional house plans
Dimension balsa wood lumber to scale using an architect scale ruler
Lay out wall plates and frame exterior and interior walls
Install headers, cripple studs, and partition framing
Construct either a truss roof or hipped roof system
Apply construction techniques based on the International Building Code
Identify and use construction terminology throughout the build process

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Feature	Current Product True Scale House Framing Kit	Utility Building Framing Kit 101	Garage Framing Kit 201
Price	$189.00	$85.75	$155.00
Grade Level	9-12	6-12	6-12
Complexity Level	Advanced	Introductory	Intermediate
Doors & Windows		—
Trusses Included		—
Multiple Roof Options	Truss or Hipped Roof	—	—
Best For	Construction & architecture CTE programs	Intro to construction principles	Intermediate building skills
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Build a House from the Ground Up

The True Scale House Framing Kit walks students through the same process a professional builder follows—reading plans, dimensioning lumber, and framing a structure to code.

Students begin with twelve sheets of architectural house plans for a standard two-bedroom home. Using an architect scale ruler, they dimension balsa wood lumber to match real construction sizes. From there, they lay out wall plates, frame exterior and interior walls, install headers and cripple studs, and construct the roof system.

The kit offers two roof options—truss or hipped—so students can explore different structural approaches and compare their engineering trade-offs.

Every step follows the International Building Code, giving students direct exposure to the standards that govern real residential construction.

Read. Measure. Cut. Frame. Build.

Career-Connected Construction

Residential construction is one of the largest industries in the United States, and skilled trades remain in high demand. The True Scale House Framing Kit connects classroom learning to real career pathways in construction, architecture, and structural engineering.

Through hands-on framing, students explore how professionals approach:

Residential and commercial construction
Architectural design and planning
Structural engineering and code compliance
Project management and sequencing
Building inspection and quality assurance

They don't just study construction. They build it.

Science

Modeling
Stability and equilibrium
Materials science
Forces and load distribution
Structural integrity

Technology

Construction techniques
Design processes
Historical perspectives on building
Testing and evaluation
Tool selection and use

Engineering

Engineering design process
Scale and structure
Structural engineering
Design aesthetics and function
Problem-solving through iteration

Math

Measurements and scale
Angles and geometry
Efficiency and material optimization
Symmetry and proportion
Graphing and data analysis

Support Materials

Videos, guides, and resources to help you get the most out of this product.

Why Teachers Love True Scale House Framing Kit

Blueprint-to-Build Experience

Students read real house plans and frame a structure from the ground up.

Industry-Standard Construction

All framing follows the International Building Code—the same standard used on job sites.

Two Roof Options

Choose truss or hipped roof construction, each teaching different structural principles.

No Devices or Software Required

Hands-on building with real tools—no screens, no downloads, no troubleshooting.

Proven Best Seller

One of Pitsco's most popular kits, trusted by construction and engineering educators for decades.

Classroom Ready

Everything needed for up to twenty-four students is included in one kit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to build the True Scale House Framing Kit?

You will need a cutter (or Lumberjack Cutter), hammer, needle nose pliers, waxed paper, and masking tape. All lumber and building materials are included in the kit.

Can students choose which roof style to build?

Yes. The kit includes instructions for both a truss roof and a hipped roof. Students can select one style or, in advanced settings, compare both approaches.

What grade levels is this kit designed for?

The True Scale House Framing Kit is designed for grades 9–12. For younger students or introductory construction projects, consider the Utility Building Framing Kit 101 (Grades 6–12) or the Garage Framing Kit 201 (Grades 6–12).

How many students can work on one kit?

One to two students can work from one kit. The twelve sheets of house plans allow multiple students to work on different sections simultaneously.

Is glue included in the kit?

Yes. Glue is included. For larger builds or repeated use, HD Bond II and Structures Glue are available separately.

Does the kit align with any building standards?

Yes. All framing in the True Scale House Framing Kit follows the International Building Code, the same standard used in professional residential construction.