Chapter 20 – Building Design and Construction Flashcards by Amy Woodroffe | Brainscape

Q

What is conduction?

A

Travel through things.

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Q

What is a dormer (roof style)

A

A mini roof extension

See question 186

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Q

What are soft changes?

A

Changing the label

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What are hard changes?

A

The new metric standard

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Q

What is the Canadian electrical code

A

100 AMS

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Q

What are the numbers for

Watts = Volts x Amps

** must know **

A

100 120 83

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Q

What does Zinc do?

A

Prevents Moss

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Q

What are casement windows?

A

Windows with handcrank that seal tight in new condos - Hinged windows

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Q

What is a vapour barrier?

A

In between the wall that is breathable

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Q

How do you damp proof?

A

Apply a layer of tar on the outside

See question 906 to see if this is accurate

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Q

What is a rafter for?

A

To support the roof deck

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Q

L.E.E.D.

What does it stand for?

A

Leadership

Energy

Environmental

Design

=Energy efficient

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Q

What does R2000 mean?

A

Energy efficient

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