Ch. 40 Finish Carpentry and Architectural Woodwork

Question 1

What is thermoset laminate?

Answer 1

A laminate made by pressing a decorative polyester or melamine resin impregnated saturated sheet onto a wood fibre backing.
Great for low use areas, bad for countertops

Question 2

What is standing trim?

Answer 2

Trim that is of a fixed length that is intended to be installed as a single piece of wood around an opening.

Question 3

What is Solid Surface

Answer 3

Solid Surface is a homogeneous, polymer based material that can be used as countertops sinks partitions, bars, etc.
think 3 form

Question 4

What is the optimum moisture content for interior wood work?

Answer 4

5%-10%

Question 5

In humid climates What is the optimum moisture content for interior wood work?

Answer 5

8%-13%

Question 6

In dry climates What is the optimum moisture content for interior wood work?

Answer 6

4%-9%

Question 7

In the IBC wood is generally considered to have what flame spread rating ? and what class does that specific rating correspond to?

Answer 7

FSR-76-200 very rarely is wood below 75,

Class C 76-200

Question 8

What are the three classes for Flame Spread Rating?

Answer 8

A - 0-25
B - 26-75
C - 76-200