CARPENTRY Flashcards
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Employer responsibilities
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paid fairly for your work, given what you need to do your job, includes on the job training. provide safe working conditions.
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Safe working conditions
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include: eliminating health and safety hazards. Injury prevention. Inform you when conditions or materials pose dangers to health and safety
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Amount withheld from paycheck to account for FICA, federal, state and local income tax, retirement contributions, medical, dental and life insurance.
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Deductions
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A standard set of regulations that govern the procedures and details of construction. its purpose is to ensure that buildings are structurally sound and safe from fire and other hazards.
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Building code
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house construction before their is a buyer
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spec house
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house built for a particular client
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custom house
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what upper limit percentage of a home owners gross income is recommendation towards a monthly house payment including mortgage and taxes?
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25%
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Lot special conditions to consider when building a house
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flood plain, underground springs, industrial contamination
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individual lot restrictions such as minimum size house, setbacks, house features, materials used in historical area are listed in what document
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Deed
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is a standard house plan that can be adapted to fit many different lots. companies that sell stock plans usually provide floor plans and other drawings to show what the finished house will look like.
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stock plans
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after architect creates plans stays on the job to oversee the construction this person is called what?
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Owners agent
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what loan is required during the building phase, typically higher interest than a long term mortgage loan
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construction loan
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When do you need architect?
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when you are over 3500 sq feet of habitable space (only sleeping and eating bath spaces…)
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traditional architect tool for making scale drawings. typical scale is 1/4” to 1.0’
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architects scale
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Which element of drawings is used to indicate the center of an object, lines are short dashes
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centerlines
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which element of drawings is used to indicate the start and end point of a particular dimension, they have arrowheads at each end.
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dimension lines
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which element of drawings is used to connect a note or reference.
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leader lines
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which element of drawings is used to indicate lines that represent hidden features, example a basement.
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hidden lines
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notes that clarify dimensions or suggest a construction technique.
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Specific notes
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notes that can indicate things for all drawings are called what?
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general notes
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site or plot plans are what type of bird eye view of boundaries, contours, existing roads, utilities and other details?
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Plan Views
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which plan is a top view of footings and foundation walls where it shows the location of posts and other elements?
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Foundation Plan
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Which plan includes all windows and doors, shows the outside shape of the building, size & shape of rooms, types of materials used?
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Floor Plan
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Which plan is not typical in residential construction and goes beyond to specific size, number and spacing of structural elements?
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Framing Plan
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Which plan specifies location of every electrical feature of the building
Electrical Plan
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Which plan shows arrangement of plumbing and heating features
Mechanical Plan
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Which plan shows existing features such as trees and streams and provides information about new landscaping features?
Landscaping Plan
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What type of view describes the structure vertical dimensions and materials?
Elevation views
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Which view provides a cross sectional view of a structure and all the materials, fastening and support systems?
Section views
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What abbreviation on a plan indicates a redundant dimension or specification
TYP - typical
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drawings sometimes prepared by civil or structural engineer hired to solve a particular problem. tall retaining wall or manufacturer roof trusses
engineering drawings
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also called a presentation drawing - a picture of the structure to show final exterior visual
renderings
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A bypassing sliding door is also known as a ___.
a glide by door
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What shows the building lot with boundaries, contours, existing roads, utilities, and other details such as existing trees and nearby buildings?
a site plan
a plot plan
both A and B
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These views show the house's front, back, right, and left sides and allow you to see the height and width of objects.
elevation views
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Where would you find the stool and apron in a house?
the window
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whats the name of a chart or list containing information about the sizing of rough openings, glazing, finish, trim, manufacturers name, window, door, size, among other things.
schedules
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what is a signed proposal to do work and/or supply a material for a specified price.
a Bid
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what is it called when a builder contacts suppliers of materials or labor and asks them to bid on a project.
competitive bidding
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Type of estimate that is a pre-liminary / ball park estimate many times approximated based on $/sqft to give an idea of the potential cost. Insurance companies in many cases use this type of estimate to approximate replacement costs.
Pre-design estimate
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what kind of estimate covers every detailed material cost of the project and requires a set of building plans to complete?
Quantity Takeoff (aka complete construction cost estimate or a quantity survey)
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what kind of estimate covers the material cost details but in units or components of the project (ex - roof cost vs wall cost, etc)
Unit-cost Estimate
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what is the official name for a 3D view
isometric view
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number of pieces x thickness (INCHES) x width (INCHES) x Length (FEET) /12
Board Feet
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aspect of an estimate that provides a predicted amount of budget but enables clients to go above if they so choose for higher priced finished materials (fixtures)
Allowances
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another name for indirect costs
soft costs
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what is the the heart of an estimate that identifies every piece of material used at each stage of construction. this is to ensure nothing is left out of an estimate
checklist
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a formal and standard organizational structure to file away competitive bids/quotes and their insurances/workman-comps, partial/full waivers, warranties, operating procedures, correspondences, etc.
CSI Master Format Checklist
1. General
2. Site work
3. Concrete
4. Masonry
5. Metals
6. Wood and plastics
7. Thermal and moisture protection
8. Doors and windows
9. Finishes
10. Specialty items
11. Equipment
12. Furnishings
13. Special construction
14. Plumbing
15. Mechanical
16. Electrical
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First Load in Material Scheduling
all items needed to complete the house up to and including the subfloor
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Second load in Material Scheduling
wall framing and ceiling joists
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Third Load in material scheduling
roof framing materials and roof coverings.
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Fourth load in material scheduling
exterior doors, windows, exterior trim and siding, as needed
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Fifth load in material scheduling
hardwood floor and underlayment materials
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sixth load in material scheduling
interior doors, trim, and built-in cabinet materials
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What identifies the materials and finishes to be used for floors, walls, and ceilings for each room, including hallways?
a room-finish schedule
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A measure of smoke created when a material is burning is known as ____.
smoke density
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A signed proposal to do work and/or supply a material for a specified price is called a(n) _____.
bid
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Plumbing, heating, and electrical work are considered part of ____
mechanicals
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An easy way to keep track of a project that shows how long each task will take and when each task will start and end is known as ___.
a bar chart
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What color container does kerosene go into
blue
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What color can does diesel go into
yellow
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how many gallons of flammable gasoline is requiring a can with self closing lid on a jobsite
1 gallon
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For excavations how deep of a trench/cut/cavity requires a resident engineer to design the slope or bench excavation?
20 feet
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A worker who has heat exhaustion still?
sweats
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sweating stops and body is unable to regulate core temperature, this can be deadly.
heatstroke
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Air hoses supplying air pressure for pneumatic tools should be rated what percent higher than the maximum pressure delivered by the compressor?
50%
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Do not use air hoses longer than how many feet?
100'
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nail fasteners in a strip or roll held together by plastic or paper called what?
collated fasteners
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industrial type 1 ladders are rated what lbs?
250lbs
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you cannot paint or re-seal ladders unless
the manufacturer tells you to
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On residential job sites, what type of fire extinguisher is necessary?
Class A, B, and C
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What is a poisonous element that was used for many years to protect certain types of wood products against attack by wood-destroying insects?
arsenic
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is a chemical reaction that occurs when water combines with cement. generates heat as the concrete cures.
hydration
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Portland cement consists of
lime (calcium oxide), silica and alumina
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which type of portland cement is standard in residential construction
type 1
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what type of cement expands when mixed with water and hardens within minutes. used to plug holes and cracks in foundations
hydraulic cement
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you fill/fix narrow vertical cracks in foundations walls with
two part epoxy
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Fine aggregate is less than what diameter?
.25"
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Coarse aggregate is greater than what diameter
.25"
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how much strength does concrete gain in first 6-7 days?
60-70%
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What are the 3 concrete admixtures?
Air-Entraining (durability for cold cycling climates), Retarding (hot climate), Accelerating (cold climate)
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a cosmetic problem in concrete after it hardens that leaves crystalline deposits
Efflorescence
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concrete formation of loose powder on the surface of hardened concrete
chalking (aka dusting)
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2500PSI concrete
4.5 bag
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3000PSI concrete
5bag
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3500PSI concrete
5.5 bag
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4000PSI concrete
6 bag
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6 (bags) - 6 (gals/bag)-6 (%additives)-0 (days to cure) = 1cu yd
Concrete mix proportions
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if strength of concrete is critical do what to it
slow loss of moisture by covering it with polyethylene sheets, wet burlap or wet straw.
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What is defined as a chemical reaction that occurs when water combines with cement and generates heat as the concrete cures?
hydration
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What type of cement expands when mixed with water, hardens within minutes, and is used to plug holes and cracks in foundations?
hydraulic cement
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In regard to concrete cover for reinforcing steel, rebar in footings needs ___ of concrete coverage.
3 inches
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after establishing grade and corners of the house what is used to help establish building lines using string?
Batter Boards
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how many feet to position batter boards from building lines?
4' minimum
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distance the basement walls/foundation have to be above grade per code
8"
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what do you need to know prior to building a house on a lot
bearing capacity
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how many inches of fall over 10' from the foundation is required to ensure proper drainage
6"
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when compacting sand with a vibrator in preparation concrete slab what two strategies are required
fast vibration, slow travel. compact sand to 95% +
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nuclear density device test what
compaction / density
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average swell factor of clay soil
30%
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average swell factor of top soil
25%
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average swell factor of gravel
12%
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What can measure horizontal angles and vertical angles and can be used to determine if a post or wall is plumb?
a transit
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A board fastened horizontally to stakes placed to the outside of where the corners of the building will be located is called a ___.
batter board
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What is defined as a measure of how well the soil can support the weight of a house?
bearing capacity
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The measurement of the ability of water to flow through the soil is known as ____.
porosity
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What is the additional excavation needed to provide clearance for work called?
overdig
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foundation french drain consists of what minimum size filter fabric wrapped pipe, depth of gravel below and above the pipe and distance from foundation
4" drain pipe, on 2" of gravel, 6" gravel above pipe, 12" gravel wide from foundation.
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What occurs where fresh concrete is poured on top of or next to concrete that has already begun to cure and is more likely to leak/is weaker than the surrounding wall?
cold joint
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sill plate anchors shall be spaced no more than how many feet apart and no more than how many inches from the ends of any plate, section or wall corner?
6' and 12"
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how think are base ledges for masonry on poured foundations
5"
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on masonry siding at the foundation level what three features are per code
masonry is 1" from wall, weep holes are formed at 2nd course of brick, flashing comes out at 2nd course of brick.
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for beam pockets in foundations that are prepared for wood beams or girders what is the clearance and minimum bearing depth?
1/2" all way around and 4" bearing
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when removing foundation forms what tool to not use and what to use instead?
do not use metal prybar instead use wood wedges
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What locks the foundation walls to the footing to prevent moisture from seeping between the walls and footing?
keyway
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What is defined as a wall notch needed for basement beams or girders?
a beam pocket
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Now required by code for all foundation walls, what do you call the steps that must be taken to protect them from moisture?
dampproofing
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how soon can you backfill block walls after waterproofed
48 hours minimum
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Concrete Block Walls (CMUs) have what size mortar joint? What is vertical and horizontal joints called?
3/8", head and bed joints
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which CMU is stronger 2 core or 3 core stretcher?
2 core
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on CMU / Block foundations what is the plaster mix spread on before the waterproofing called? and how thick should it be?
parging, 3/8"
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Generally, columns in a 12" thick wall will be spaced no more than ____ OC (on center).
6'
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When the air temperature is 80 degrees or higher, when must mortar be used?
within 2 1/2 hours
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basement slabs shall be no less than ____ thick
3.5"
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when pouring concrete, it shall not drop more than how many feet
4'
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driveways with a grade of _____ shall not be gravel otherwise the gravel with wash away
7%
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Expansion joints with asphalt saturated felt strips shall be used every ____ feet on long driveways
40'
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control joints should be used and spaced on ______ feet centers
4'
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concrete control joints saw cuts have to be done within ____ hours of the pour and _____ " of the depth.
48 hours, 1/4"
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first step in finishing concrete
screeding
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no water shall be visible on your concrete when
finishing with float
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When the sheen has left the surface you can now
edging and joining finishing steps
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What consists of flat, horizontal areas of concrete that are usually 5" or less in thickness?
concrete flatwork
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Also called a ground-support slab, this is a slab that is used in areas where the ground freezes fairly deep during winter.
independent slab
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Any fill should be compacted in lifts no more than ___ deep.
6 inches
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A surface that is ______ too early will not be durable.
troweled
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what type of trees shed its leaves in cold seasons
Deciduous trees
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swan lumber that is typically used in rough construction and tends to shrink and warp
flat swan lumber
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swan lumber that is typically more expensive used for finish work and is cleaner from a nots and blemish stand point
quarter swan lumber
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fiber saturation point in most woods typical is what percentage?
28%
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Air drying lumber outside on stickers typically will result in a moisture content less than
19%
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kiln drying lumber on stickers typically will result in a moisture content less than
10%
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softwood grade lumber is categorized into two groups
Green (unseasoned and >19% MC) or Dry (seasoned and <19% MC)
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lumber defects:
small crack across growth rings
lengthwise grain separation
edge bend from straight
check
shake
crook or crown
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what species of termites that account for 95% of all dry wood termite damage
subterranean termites
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What produces boards of greater width than other cutting methods; however the boards are more likely to shrink or warp?
flat-sawn lumber
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What is a general indication of the quality and strength of a piece of lumber?
grade
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What insects cut a 1/2" diameter hole into bare or untreated wood and then build their nests by boring a tunnel parallel to the surface of the wood?
carpenter bees
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Plywood veneer quality grades specified by letters. What specifies that the glue is water resistant?
A-D veneer quality score is followed by a X which means water resistant glue.
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plywood sized for spacing spec refers to what?
spec tells you how much space is required between sheets. regardless of application (siding, roof sheathing, sub floor).
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similar to plywood, which is made entirely of layers of wood veneer, this type of panel is formed from pieces of wood, chips, fibers and adhesive. examples are OSB and MDF
Composite panel product
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What wood product has the following benefits?
it uses wood that might otherwise be wasted.
its performance is highly predictable
it is available in a wide variety of dimensions and in unusually long lengths
it is free of the defects often found in solid lumber
engineered lumber
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What is difference between rim board and rim joist?
Rim Joist is traditional lumber to be used with traditional dimensional lumber joists where as Rim boards are lvl and are to be used with I joist. This is do to ensuring the joists and rims have same shrink and expanding tolerances.
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What is difference between lvl and glulam?
Glulam (glue laminated lumber) is stronger than LVL and steel beams and created with a slight pre-tension camber to take on larger loads, where as a LVL though stronger than traditional lumber is not. Always build to arch plans...
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_________ is made from wood strands bonded with adhesive under heat and pressure.
Orientated-strand board (OSB)
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What are the advantages of engineered lumber?
It uses wood that might otherwise be wasted.
Its performance is highly predictable.
It is available in a wide variety of dimensions.
All of the above
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Laminated-veneer lumber (LVL) is defined as ____.
a family of lumber products made with wood veneer as the basic element
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What is a length of engineered wood stock that has the same depth as the I-joists?
rim board
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What is defined as a closely spaced series of wedge-shaped cuts made in the mating surfaces of lumber?
a finger joint
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What type of framing uses 1x4 let in bracing
balloon framing construction
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what type of framing build one level at a time?
Platform framing construction
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in line framing is what exactly
its where all joists, studs, trusses framing members are same OC spacing
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log cabin is what type of framing
timber framing
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expensive not so common framing
post and beam
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The amount of deflection due to load on lumber is what type of stress
modulus of elasticity (E)
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difference between dead and live loads
dead is attached loads while live loads are not attached (snow)
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nail #-penny refers to what characteristic of a framing nail?
length
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how long is 8d and 20d nails
2.5 and 4 inch
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for extra support when installing joist hangers to i joists what is used
web stiffener
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In what type of framing do the studs run from the sill plate to the top plate of the second floor and the first floor joists also rest on this sill?
balloon framing
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What consists of 3 1/2" thick expanded polystyrene foam insulation between exterior plywood sheets or oriented-strand board?
structural insulated panels (SIPs)
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what is a horizontal member that sits on a post to support a floor system called
girder
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steel posts that support floor systems must be what minimum diameter and coated in what?
3" and coated in rust resistant paint
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For steel beams what is difference between S and W type beams
S (I beam) has 4-5" top and bottom plates where as W (H Beam) beam top and bottom plates equal height of beam.
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calc total weight of beam from the following: W10x45 that is 10' long
450lbs
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how many inches of offset or overlap in lapped joists construction
3-6", too long will cause load/squeak issues
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web stiffeners are expected to be how many inches shorter in thickness to the i joist?
1/8"
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joist bridging isn't typically required per code unless joists are what size?
2x12"
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Under load bearing walls joists shall be
doubled or 4' OC blocking to nearest joist
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construction lumber must be how many inches from heat generating systems?
2"
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how many feet extension max for cantilevered floor systems
2'
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typical subflooring thickness in standard platform or balloon construction is
3/4"
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typical subflooring thickness in post and beam construction is
1-1/8"
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what is common subflooring underlayment?
1/4" inch plywood using 3d rink shank nails
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wall studs shall be at least # ? standard or stud grade lumber
3
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what is another name for a jack stud
trimmer stud
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how inch spacing for nails on wall sheathing?
6" on edge and 12" in the field
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what is difference between by wall and butt wall?
by wall runs complete length of subfloor where as butt wall butts into by walls
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double plate joints must be at least how many feet from top plate joints
2'
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how much deeper are kitchen soffits than cabinets for crown trim options
2"
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on a birds mouth cut into a rafter what are the two cuts
heel (vertical) seat (horizontal)
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what are strong-backs used for in construction
they are used to level up ceiling joists or trusses to make drywalling flush
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what are the advantages of using trusses
cost savings
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what is the most common type of truss
Fink (as opposed to King post or scissors
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what are the plates that hold truss connections together
gusset plate (connector plate)
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Which of the following is NOT a type of rafter?
backing block rafter
hip rafter
valley rafter
jack rafter
A
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Where should lateral (horizontal) bracing be located?
in the upper 1/3 of the roof
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What does a partition clip do?
prevents the chords from moving from side to side
allows the bottom chord to flex upward slightly when the truss is loaded
both A and B
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how many nails do Jack rafters require
3
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what size penny nail to secure rafters to ridge board?
16d
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collar ties have to be located where
in upper third of roof system
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Perlin and braces do what for roof systems
to reduce the space of the rafter. Brace is 45 degs and perlins have to continues across braces. this can enable smaller rafter dimensional lumber.
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what does 32/16 mean on OSB for span
32 OC minimum for roof and 16 OC minimum for floor joists
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when sheathing trussed roofs where does the row of ripped sheathing go and what measures are required when sheathing is below 16inch wide?
middle of roof and blocking all the way around
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in habitual areas what percent of the floor area is required to be windowed to exterior?
8 percent
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in habitual areas what percent of the floor area is required to be open to ventilation (if no mechanical AC)?
4%
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grade floor window is a window where its sil is no greater than how many feet above the floor (both inside and out) and has an opening area minimum of?
48" and 5.7sqft
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T or F: all new basements require egress windows, all basement bedrooms require own egress window
true
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muntin's are what for windows?
grill work that hold individual pains of glass together in windows
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A board nailed to the ends of the rafter tails and serves as a mounting surface for gutters is known as _____.
fascia
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When reading the performance rating stamp on panel sheathing, the number on the LEFT (in front of the slash) represents _____.
the maximum spacing, in inches, of supports when the panel is used for roof sheathing
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According to building codes, every bedroom must have at least one window (or exterior door) suitable for emergency escape, also known as ______.
an egress
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A vertical or horizontal piece that holds a pane of glass is called ____.
a muntin
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Raised Panel doors have what features holding up the floating panels
stiles (vertical side members and rails (horizontal cross pieces)
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what is the width of a standard door jamb?
4-9/16" (2x4 + 1/2" drywall on both sides)
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what is the hinge cut into a jamb called?
gain cut
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what is the distance from the gain cut edge to the edge of the door?
3/16"
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standard exterior door has how many hinges?
3
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what is another term that describes the board responsible stopping the door
astragal stop
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how thick are 20min fire rating doors
1-3/8" w/insulation
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door rough opening is typically how much wider than door?
2"
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ext door hinge spacing is?
7" from top, 11" from bottom and one in the middle
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Interior doors will usually have what size hinge
3.5"
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Minimum door openings for interior doors?
Bedrooms - 2'6", Bathrooms - 2'4", Closets - 2'
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on interior doors, casing trip is how many inches from door jamb edge?
3/16"
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interior door knob height
36-38"
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interior door jamb spacing?
1/8" top and sides, 1/2" or more bottom
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what tool to rip off a couple shingles during repair
flat bar
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what roofing tool is used when ripping off all shingle
roof shovel
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standard asphalt shingle is what dimensions
36"x12"
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asphalt shingle exposure height?
5"
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how nails per clay tile for roofing
1 per tile
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Eaves flashing (ice guard) on roof is what distance from exterior wall
2' (will require more ice guard for stepper roofs)
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how think shall flashing be for exterior use?
(26 gauge) 0.024" thick aluminum
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drip edge overlap and nail oc?
2" overlap and 12" OC nailing
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how is drip edge installed with underlayment?
over on sides and under on bottom edges
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roof underlayment laps (top, sides and valleys)
Top - 2", sides - 4", valleys- 6"
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how many bundles of shingles in a square?
3
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how many nails per shingle and how high above top of cutouts? and what is nail penetration minimum depth into sheathing?
4, 5/8", 3/4"
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What is shape of ridge cap shingles that are constructed out of normal shingles
9x12"
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at least 1 inch of airflow at attic inlets
baffle boards
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what are two valley roofing strategies
closed valley (woven), open valley (shingles cut short and open)
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step (aka counter flashing) flashing around brick chimneys is inserted how far into brick joints and then filled with mortar?
1-1/2"
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wood shake shingles underlayment practices
30lb sections overlapped onto each course
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what sizes are shake wood shingle available in?
16, 18, 22"
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shakes are not recommended below this pitch
3x12
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wood shingle side spacing is?
1/4 to 3/8"
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gutters over 60ft in length will require?
expansion joint (aka slip joint connector)
249
gutter anchor or bracket OC is
3-4 ' on center
250
gutter downspout splash block should be at least what length?
3'
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three types of nails for exterior siding
galvanized, stainless steel and high tensile strength aluminum
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all beveled wood siding has to be primed before
installation on all sides and edges
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on vinyl siding do not ever drive nail tight, instead leave this gap
1/32"
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vinyl siding fastening spacing is what on panels and accessories?
16" OC on panels and 8-12" on accessories
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what is a depression in a brick called that is always faced down?
frogs (frogged surface)
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what brick has dimensions of 4w x 8L x 2-1/4T
standard modular
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exterior brick siding must keep a minimum x clearance from house
3/4"
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what structural support for masonry is used above windows and must have 4" bearing on each jamb.
Lintel
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What replaces air exhausted by a combustion appliance?
makeup air
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what is the minimum distance the damper is from the height of fireplace
8"
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Housewrap should not be used beneath what type of siding?
stucco
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Also known as refractory brick, what is usually pale yellow or buff in color and used specifically for lining fireplaces and other heating units?
firebrick
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refractory cement is used for what?
fireplaces as its fire resistant. and grouted greater than 1/4" thick
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how big shall the finish hearth be if the fireplace opening is no greater than 6 sqft
minimum 16" out and 8" on both sides
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how big shall the finish hearth be if the fireplace opening is greater than 6 sqft
minimum 20" out and 12" on both sides
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no woodwork can be placed within x of the firebox opening
6"
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in regards to chimney's what is the minimum distance it should clear the highest point of the roof within 10'
2'
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chimney's with any operable windows above it have to be minimum x feet away
20'
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in chimney design and construction when offsetting the brick to make bends what is this called
corbeling
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what is the term that describes the entire system of balusters, handrails and related support pieces for handrail?
balustrade
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what is the post on a stair rail system that supports the rail at top and bottom
newel
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What is minimum stairway width for two wall, 1 rail and 2 rails
36", 31.5", 25"
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minimum stairway head room (from nosing)?
6'-8"
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on spiral staircase the Tread has to be x wide 12" from narrow side (our walk line)
6-3/4" Wide
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base molding 30deg mitered joint is called what
scarf joint
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kitchen cabinet dimensions - base cabinet depth ?, hanging cabinet depth?, height clearance between base and hanging? kick plat height and depth?
24", 12", 18", 4" & 3"
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for test what is height of hanging cabinet
7'
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what gauge metal studs are required for bearing wall and non bearing walls?
18-20 gauge, 22-25 gauge
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What is the most common type of stairway in houses, consisting of two or more stringers?
cut-stringer stairway
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A lap joint, known as a scarf joint is generally ____.
30 degrees
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what test determines if we can have a septic field?
perc (aka percolation) test
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amount of energy need to raise one pound of water one degree Celsius
BTU
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if gluing rigid foam board to cement foundation wall what type of adhesive is used
non solvent based adhesive (otherwise adhesive will eat away the foam board)
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there should be a free opening between roof sheathing and insulation of how much in attics?
1.5"
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thermal envelop is what
the entire insulated part of the house (including the basement)
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how to add additional batt insulation to attics that already have joist crab paper batt insulation?
install non crab paper batts perpendicular to ceiling joists
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STC mean?
Sound Transmission Class
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drywall screws must penetrate wood framing at least
5/8" deep
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drywall nails vs screws distance without adhesive
7-8" OC nails, 12" OC screws
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drywall nails vs screws distance WITH adhesive
12" OC nails, 24" OC screws
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when plastering walls what accessory is used to gauge coat depths
a ground
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on hanging ceiling system what is the minimum distance below bottom of ceiling framing and why
3" to have enough room to lift tiles for installation
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on acoustical ceilings how many staples do each groove get
2
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at what minimum temperature and time length for oil base and latex paints to dry
oil based - 40F, latex - 50F for 24 hours
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what paint brush is used for cutting in straight lines
flagged bristles 5"-7" long
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for wood floor acclimation how many days to be stored in the building it will be installed?
4-5days
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when installing wood floor over concrete what intermediate base is used
sleeper
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vinyl floor should have plywood underlayment no thinner than
1/4"
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what are the 3 levels of exterior preservative treatments to wood?
above ground 0.25pcf, general use .40pcf and ground contact 0.40pcf (pcf = pounds of chemical per cubic foot)
