Chapter 18

Question 1

What type of insulation is used for work on flat roofs , on basement walls , as perimeter insulation at concrete slab edges , and in cathedral ceilings ??

Answer 1

RIGID BOARD INSULATION

Question 2

What amount of heat energy is needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree F?

Answer 2

A British Thermal Unit (BTU)

A British pound of water (play in words )

Question 3

The slope of the roof is also known as …

Answer 3

The pitch

Question 4

Which type of construction is most often used in home buildings ?

Answer 4

Platform construction

Question 5

The DOUBLE tap plate used in load - bearing walls is called a …

Answer 5

Flitch beam ….

Two or more structural timber’s bolted together with a steal plate sandwiched between them and used in load - bearing walls is called a flitch beam.

Question 6

What are 2 x 4s used to frame the roofing system called ?

Answer 6

Rafters

Studs or 2 x 4s , used to frame floors or ceilings are called JOISTS, while those used to frame the roofing systems are called RAFTERS.

Question 7

Where would a contractor find a list of materials needed for a building construction ?

Answer 7

The specifications …

The building specifications are used along with the blueprint and include such things as a list of materials and finishes to be used in the building

Question 8

The wooden support that serves as the base for the wall framing is called what ?

Answer 8

Sill plate …

A sill plate is a wooden support that is bolted to the foundation wall to serve as a base for the wall framing.

Question 9

Which of these types of wire would probably not be found in a residence ?

Romex cable
Copper wire
Greenfield conductor
Steel wire

Answer 9

STEEL WIRE

Question 10

Which type or pipe is typically found in drainage systems ?

Answer 10

Cast Iron

Question 11

What type of furnace has a heat exchanger to burn the fuel , which is either natural gas , propane , or butane ?

Answer 11

A gas - fired furnace

Question 12

New York’s current energy code went into effect in …

Answer 12

2016

Thanks Lily … energy = lily
October 3rd 2016

Question 13

Contractors and developers must apply for and receive ______ before they can start construction …

Answer 13

Building permits …

Question 14

If the area between the foundation walls has been partially excavated , what is the result ?

Answer 14

A crawl space has been created

Question 15

Steel CYLINDERS that are filled with concrete and used to support the main floor beams are called …

Answer 15

Lally columns

Question 16

In ______ construction, exterior wall studs continue through the first and second stories . First floor joists and exterior wall studs both bear on the anchored sill.

Answer 16

Balloon - Frame

Question 17

What type of insulation is used for work on flat roofs , on basement walls , as perimeter insulation at concrete slab edges , and in cathedral ceilings ?

Answer 17

Ridged board insulation

Cause religion is ridged …

Question 18

How deep is the typical stem wall ?

Answer 18

2 feet

A dream wall is formed around the edge of the foundation slab and just extend deep enough to remain below the frost line in winter , so it is usually 2 feet deep.

Snowman have two feet.

Question 19

________ is anything attached to a price of land or building such that it becomes a part of the property and is pass d on to a new owner when the property sells ….

Answer 19

An Appurtenances.

An appurtenances is anything attached such that it becomes part of the property.

Question 20

Which of the following documents is filed with the planning board proper to construction beginnings …

Answer 20

Contractors must OBTAIN building permits before they can start building construction , so they file blueprints , specifications, property surveys , deeds , and any approved applications for plumbing and electrical work to obtain the permit from the planning board.

Question 21

Who provides guidelines for the construction of private wells in New York ?

Answer 21

The New York State department of Healthy ….

Question 22

A septic tank contains ______ that prevents scum and sludge from passing out of the tank ?

Answer 22

Baffles prevent any scum that floats to the surface and sludge that settles to the bottom from passing out of the thank .

Question 23

________ insulation is a two part liquid containing polymer and a foaming agent.

Answer 23

Spray Foam

Question 24

What forms the bed for a structure’s foundation ?

Answer 24

Ground

Question 25

How is amperage calculated ?

Answer 25

Watts and Kilowatts

Question 26

The part of the foundation which transmits loads directly to the soul is called ….

Answer 26

The footing …

Foot in the soil

Question 27

What does New York uniform fire prevention and building code require regarding vapor barriers that the National building code does not require ?

Answer 27

The barrier must be treated for termites

Question 28

The double top plate used for load - bearing walls is called a

Answer 28

Flitch beam

This is the sandwich - a double top sandwich.

Question 29

When taking a new listing , the licensee should not concern him or herself about condition or which of the following ?

Answer 29

Interior Furnishing

The condition of the house is important so that licensee should take note of the condition of the Roof , exterior finish , any masonry , windows and doors , heating and cooling systems , septic or sewer systems , and water supply .

Question 30

What holds the entire weight of the structure ?

Answer 30

Footing

Footing allow the load to be spread over a greater area to prevent or reduce settling and they hold the entire weight of the building .

Two feet hold you whole weight

Question 31

Which of the following heating methods would probably be the most efficient in the New York climate ?

Answer 31

Forced Air

Electric heating has several advantages : it can be precisely controlled to allow a consistency of temperature within very narrow limits ; it is considered safe because it is protected trim overloading by automatic breakers ; it is quick to use and to adjust ; an it is relatively quiet

Question 32

What type of water heater is most popular ?

Answer 32

Gas

Question 33

The part of the roof that provides water drainage between the roof and the wall is called the …

Answer 33

Flashing

To prevent flash floods

Flashing is a thin impermeable material used to prevent water penetration and/or provide water drainage between the roof and the wall and is installed over exterior door openings and windows as well as on the eaves.