Chp. 18 Quiz - Construction Issues Flashcards
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
The slope of the roof is also known as
the pitch.
Which is the most common type of framing for residential construction?
Platform
Oil-fired heating has what disadvantage?
Requires delivery and storage
When a one or two-family property is sold in New York, what is required?
A smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector
What type of furnace has a heat exchanger to burn the fuel, which is either natural gas, propane, or butane?
A gas-fired furnace
What are 2x4s used to frame the roofing system called?
Rafters
Where would a contractor find a list of materials needed for building construction?
The specifications
What is a brand name for a type of plastic insulated wire, sometimes called non-metallic sheath?
Romex
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
The ground surface surrounding the well casing should be graded with concrete to divert surface water away from the well.
What is not typically included in a building’s specifications?
A specific selling price which the property will be listed at when completed.
The double top plate used in load-bearing walls is called a
Flitch beam.
If the area between the foundation walls has been partially excavated, what is the result?
A crawl space has been created.
The detailed set of plans that will be used as a guide to construct the building are
the blueprints.
Which type of construction is most often used in home building?
Platform construction
