Ch 17 - Residential Construction / Design Flashcards
The orientation of a house is:
the location of the home on its site or lot.
The highest point of construction of a frame building is known as the:
ridge board.
As an extra precaution for stability during an earthquake, California has required the use of anchor bolts through the:
plate and into the foundation wall.
The effectiveness of insulation is expressed by its:
R-value
In California, all hot water heaters must be:
braced, anchored, or strapped to a wall.
The roof style that gives the least protection from water intrusion is a:
flat roof.
A style of house with large areas of glass and easily adaptable to a hilly site is a:
contemporary or modern.
A wood frame house typically rests on:
foundation walls.
The text setting forth materials and workmanship is referred to as __________ .
specifications
Before construction on a new building can begin, every individual or contractor must first obtain a:
building permit.
A window that opens from both the top and the bottom is called a:
double hung window.
A home whose exterior sheathing is generally stucco, whose roof is red tile and may have a courtyard, is most likely which architectural style?
Spanish
One common feature of a Victorian-style house is its:
ornate exterior woodwork
