Carpentry And Building Construction Flashcards
A third stair stringer should be installed when stairs exceed what width?
2 ft. 6 in
The difference in elevation between the basement and the first floor is 9 ft. 4. In. The top tread is a full tread, how many treads will the stairs have?
16
Carpentry and building construction- 735 figure 25-13 convert the total rise. (9 ft. 4. In) to inches 9 x 12 = 108 +4 = 112” divide the total rise by 7 in whereas 7 inches is the ideal riser height. 112 ÷ 7 = 16. This gives you the number of risers. If the top tread is a full tread, the number of treads will be equal to the number of risers.
What is the typical maximum distance between a gutter’s high point and the downspout?
25 ft
Which number indicates the stringer?
9
Symbols on plans are used to represent building materials. What does the symbol shown below represent?
Brick
P. 47 figure 2-12
If you have 16 2x6 boards that are 8 ft long, how many board feet do you have?
128 board feet
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Calculating board feet:
Number of pieces x thickness( inches)
X width x length
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12
Finish flooring should be installed immediately after the completion of what procedure?
All other work, except final interior trim.
Hey stair stringer must have _______ inches remaining after it has been notched.
3 1/2 in
D is called a :
Sill sealer
Refer to the illustration: what is the reinforcing beam use beneath double pitch roof rafters?
Collar tie
What does OSB stand for?
Oriented strand board
For what spray insulation, the moisture content must be less than ______ before being covered by drywall?
19%
What part of a face frame cabinet is used to secure the cabinet to the wall?
Hanger rail
What type of wiring should be used to expose location where mechanical damage might be expected?
Bx
P. 879
What should be installed between the foundation and the brick at finish grade?
Flashing
P. 698
A window that swings inward at the top is called a __________?
Hopper window
The last lord construction operation in a home is what?
Installing of a finished floor
What does the top of a batter board represent?
The height of the foundation wall
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D is called :
Bottom plate
The ends of all ceiling joists must rest on no less than
1.5 inches bearing on wood framing, or 3 inches if bearing on masonry
Refer to the diagram: what letter or number represents the lower cord of the truss shown?
3
How deep is a kitchen wall cabinet?
12”
E is called A:
Cripple stud
What is the minimum quality of plywood that can be used for a concrete form?
B-B
How does bat insulation located under the floor joy stay in place?
Wire mesh or rigid board
B is called a:
Regular joist
When installing insulation it is important to?
Know if any recessed fixtures requires a specific amount of clearance between the fixture and insulation.
When a piece of lumber is cut along the natural age ring, it is called:
Ring shake
Using a 1/4 inch scale, what does 3 1/2” represent?
14’
When using a window sizing table, which dimensions would be used for framing a wall?
Rough
What is the minimum recommended overlap for plain double wood siding?
1-in
B refers. To:
Line length of a rafter
Symbols on plans are used to represent building materials. What does the symbol shown below represent?
Stone
Bring to the trust. Illustration: the ______ is shown by number two
Top chord
How many bundles of shingles are there in a square of 3 tab shingles?
3
Referring to the illustration: the window sash is represented by letter _____
B
C is called a:
Single sill
Gutter splash block should be at least how long?
3 ft
How is unfaced wall insulation held in place?
Friction
A. Indicates a _________
Centerline
Which is true about the installation of brick veneer wall?
It must have a masonry or concrete foundation
What is the formula for estimating the excavation material volume in cubic yards?
L x W x D /27
In constructing a stack bond pattern block wall, what additional step is required that is not needed with a common bond wall?
Joint reinforcements must be added to every second course.
What number indicates the total rise?
8
Drywall that is used in bathrooms or high moisture areas?
MR ( green board)
What is the door hinge size for a 1 and 3/8 inch interior door?
3.5 in. X 3.5 in
When precise information is needed about a small or complex portion of the building, what would you look for on the plan?
A detail section
Referring to the diagram: which of the bathroom sinks has the correct plumbing?
1
Concrete is made of what four parts?
Cement, sand, gravel and water
What type of rafters are shown by number two in the figure?
Valley Jack
When installing plywood soffit, nails should be installed. How far apart?
6”
What is the minimum thickness OSB usually comes in?
3/8 inch
How many sheets of 4x8 plywood are required to cover a room that is 8 ft wide by 24 ft long and 12 ft high?
24 sheets
you do not install batter boards until:
The grading corners has been established
Referring to the illustration: how many inches is the plywood sheathing capable of spanning when used as floor decking?
16 in
Referring to the diagram: what type of molding is shown?
Crown
How do you calculate cubic feet?
Length in feet x width in feet x Thickness in feet
How many 8x8x16 concrete blocks would be needed to construct an 800 square foot wall?
880
House wraps have high density polyethylene fibers that allow _______ to pass through but not _______?
Vapors can pass but not water
Veneer plaster is applied to what type of drywall which has an absorbent face
Blue board( gypsum base)
4 is called _________?
Lookout
What number indicates the riser?
4
A contractor is installing wall cabinets in a new home built with 2x6 studs. Some of the cabinets span only a single stud. How are the cabinets attached?
With two number 10 screws into the single stud and at least two 3/16 inch by 3 1/2-in toggle bolts through the drywall.
What number indicates the total run?
10
What part of a roof of truss is indicated by number one in the figure?
Wed member
What type of concrete forms are left in place permanently?
ICF
How tall is a kitchen base cabinet?
34 1/2 in
B is called a :
Trimmer
