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Carpentry & Building Flashcards

1
Q

A ___ view is the a top view. Or Birds eye view

A

plan view

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2
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___ plan or ____ plan shows the building lot

A

plot or site plan

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3
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______plan shows top view of footing and foundation

A

foundation plan

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4
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____ plan shows the outside shape of the building, the arrangement, size and shape of the rooms

A

floor plan

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5
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_____ plan is drawn as a ceiling would appear in mirror placed on floor below it

A

reflected ceiling plan

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6
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_____ plan is shows the #, size and spacing of structural elements

A

framing plan

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7
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______ plan shows the arrangement and location of the heating and plumbing fixtures

A

mechnical

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8
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_______ plan shows and provides info about new landscaping features on the lot

A

landscape

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9
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when precise info i s needed about a small or complex portion of the building a ____ drawing is made

A

detailed

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10
Q

to determine the # of board feet in one or more pieces of the lumber use following formula

A

number of pieces x thickness x width x length

divided by 12

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11
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how many board ft? qty: 10 2 x 10 x 6

A

= 100

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12
Q

what is required before any use of a powdered-actuated tool?

A

must be trained in use

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13
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carpenters level is used in determining

A

level or plumb

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14
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basic ingredients of concrete

A

a. Portland cement, fine aggregate (sand), coarse aggregate (gravel), clean water

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15
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a point of reference. basic starting point in which measurement can be made

A

benchmark or ref point

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16
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_______ are used to mark the building lines and sometimes the height of foundation walls

A

batter boards

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17
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batter boards are set at least ____ ft from the foundation lines

A

at least 4 ft

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18
Q

to measure a difference in elevation a transit or level must be set at an ______ point

A

intermediate point

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19
Q

walls must be ___ before back filling with soil

A

moisture proof

20
Q

flooring boards shrinking across their ____ will cause more problems than shrinkage along their _____

A

width cause more problems than shrinkage along their lengths

21
Q

LUMBER DEFECTS: _______ is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings. a _____ is a small crack that runs across the growth rings, parallel with the grain

A

shake; check

22
Q

which lumbers are preferred as wood siding for decay resistant properties?

A

cypress, redwood, and cedar

23
Q

two methods are used to grade plywood:

  1. Prescriptive method:
  2. Performance Method:
A
  1. Prescriptive method: a panel is graded by quality of veneer, adhesive to assemble, number of lays and its dimensions
  2. Performance Method: Panel is graded according to its suitability for a particular application.
24
Q

Glulams must be installed with the curve or camber oriented ___.

Can glulams ever be notched or dilled?

A

up; never notched or drilled

25
Q

___ clearance shall be provided at end and at each side of a wood girder framed into a masonry or concrete pocket

A

1/2 inch

26
Q

___ or _____ support header over a window or door transferring the structural loads from the header to the bottom plate.

A

TRIMMER STUD; jack stud

27
Q

fire blocking required in walls over how many ft high?

A

10 ft

28
Q

fink truss also known as ?

A

the W truss

29
Q

What is a fascia?

A

board nailed to end of a rafter tail

30
Q

how do you attach plywood to a soffit?

A

nail soffit each lockout and the ledger strip with 4d galvanized nails spaced about 6 inches apart

31
Q

Familiar with types of windows:

  1. Double Hung
  2. Casement
  3. stationary
  4. awning
  5. hopper
  6. horizontal-sliding
A
  1. Double Hung
  2. Casement - cranks open on side
  3. stationary -
  4. awning - tilts open from top, bottom opens
  5. hopper - top opens, bottom is tilter
  6. horizontal-sliding
32
Q

what kind of door is most used type of exterior door due to resistance to warping?

A

solid core

33
Q

what door consists of stiles, panels, and rails?

A

raised panel door

34
Q

standard height of int. door?

A

6 ft 8

35
Q

correct order for hanging a bi fold door

A
  1. install top track first
  2. install the pivot mounting plates directly to the floor and against each side jam
  3. install the doors by inserting the bottom pivot pin into the bottom track sockets
  4. insert upper pivot pin into the top track socket
  5. adjust pin accordingly
36
Q

passive venting air is drawn from ____ as warm air exits the _____ of the roof

A

soffit and ridge of roof

37
Q

recommended overlap for plain bevel siding?

A

one inch

38
Q

what is a winder?

A

radiating treads that can be used instead of a platform to turn a stair

39
Q

what is the horizontal portion of a set of stairs?

A

a run

40
Q

kitchen cab dimensions:
base cabs; ____ inches deep
wall cabinets; ____inches deep
base cabs are typically 3_____ inch high, not including c top

A

base cabs; 24” deep
wall cabinets; 12” deep
base cabs are typically 34 1/2 inch high, not including c top

41
Q

wall cab installation: uses at least #____ round head screws?
screw penetration must be at least ___ inch into the stud?
*need a ____ round head screw with a min of 4 per can
*if stud only spans one stud then use __ screws into stud and 2 3/16” by 3 -1/2” toggle bolts into wall

A

Number 10 round head screws
screw pen 1 inch into stud
need a 2 - 1/4” screw w min of 4 per cab
*if stud only spans one stud then use 2 screws into stud and 2 3/16” by 3 -1/2” toggle bolts into wall

42
Q

Two methods of installing insulation between floor joists:

  1. wire mesh
  2. heavy gauge wire
A
  1. wire mesh - stapled at edge of the joist

2. heavy gauge wire - pieces of heavy gauge wire positioned at each end wedged between the joists and sprung into place

43
Q

adv of insulating interior walls

A

deadens sound

44
Q

HW floors should be stored in building in which they are to be installed for atleast?

A

4-5 days, acclimation

45
Q

ceramic tile id often used when a highly durable flooring is deisred

A

also suited for floor in high traffic area

46
Q

backer board, also known as cement board, used as an excellent base for what product?

A

tile

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