Chapter 3: Assignment Flashcards
What level of knowledge and understanding should a registrant have with respect to the construction of a house?
The understanding of basic construction components and materials.
What is the National Building Code of Canada?
It is the minimum standard for the construction and renovation of buildings in Saskatchewan.
What is a crawlspace?
A heated or unheated space that is not habitable, partly because the ceiling height is too low.
Which of the following materials is LEAST important in the moisture management of a homes foundation?
Double glazed windows
Roger is a registrant who is performing an initial inspection of a home he is preparing to list. When he enters the basement, he notices that the air has the smell of mildew. This is MOST likely a sign of which of the following?
That there is excess moisture in the basement and water may be penetrating the home from the outside.
Which of the following accurately describes a stud used in construction?
The vertical framing member used to construct walls
Which of the following inspections is LEAST likely to reveal structural movement in the home?
An inspection for moss on the structures roof.
Sally is a registrant who is preparing to list a property. She decides to carry out an initial inspection of the roof. She notices that many of the asphalt shingles have lifted in the middle. Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is TRUE?
This listing is known as fishmouth and is very detrimental to the roofs performance .
Which of the following is a problem associated with soffits?
They may provide access to birds or small animals into the attic space.
A home building envelope system is used for which of the following?
To protect the house’s internal environment from moisture, dust, wind, and extreme temperatures
