Chapter 18 Flashcards
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 ??
RIGID BOARD INSULATION
What amount of heat energy is needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree F?
A British Thermal Unit (BTU)
A British pound of water (play in words )
The slope of the roof is also known as …
The pitch
Which type of construction is most often used in home buildings ?
Platform construction
The DOUBLE tap plate used in load - bearing walls is called a …
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.
What are 2 x 4s used to frame the roofing system called ?
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.
Where would a contractor find a list of materials needed for a building construction ?
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
The wooden support that serves as the base for the wall framing is called what ?
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.
Which of these types of wire would probably not be found in a residence ?
Romex cable
Copper wire
Greenfield conductor
Steel wire
STEEL WIRE
Which type or pipe is typically found in drainage systems ?
Cast Iron
What type of furnace has a heat exchanger to burn the fuel , which is either natural gas , propane , or butane ?
A gas - fired furnace
New York’s current energy code went into effect in …
2016
Thanks Lily … energy = lily
October 3rd 2016
Contractors and developers must apply for and receive ______ before they can start construction …
Building permits …
If the area between the foundation walls has been partially excavated , what is the result ?
A crawl space has been created
Steel CYLINDERS that are filled with concrete and used to support the main floor beams are called …
Lally columns
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.
Balloon - Frame
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 ?
Ridged board insulation
Cause religion is ridged …
How deep is the typical stem wall ?
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.
________ 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 ….
An Appurtenances.
An appurtenances is anything attached such that it becomes part of the property.
Which of the following documents is filed with the planning board proper to construction beginnings …
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.
Who provides guidelines for the construction of private wells in New York ?
The New York State department of Healthy ….
A septic tank contains ______ that prevents scum and sludge from passing out of the tank ?
Baffles prevent any scum that floats to the surface and sludge that settles to the bottom from passing out of the thank .
________ insulation is a two part liquid containing polymer and a foaming agent.
Spray Foam
What forms the bed for a structure’s foundation ?
Ground
How is amperage calculated ?
Watts and Kilowatts
The part of the foundation which transmits loads directly to the soul is called ….
The footing …
Foot in the soil
What does New York uniform fire prevention and building code require regarding vapor barriers that the National building code does not require ?
The barrier must be treated for termites
The double top plate used for load - bearing walls is called a
Flitch beam
This is the sandwich - a double top sandwich.
When taking a new listing , the licensee should not concern him or herself about condition or which of the following ?
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 .
What holds the entire weight of the structure ?
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
Which of the following heating methods would probably be the most efficient in the New York climate ?
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
What type of water heater is most popular ?
Gas
The part of the roof that provides water drainage between the roof and the wall is called the …
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.
