Construction

Question 1

Platform Framing (Wood)

Answer 1

most commonly used framing in residential

Question 2

Balloon Framing (Wood)

Answer 2

an alternative to platform framing. Considered illegal in NYS.

Question 3

Footing

Answer 3

Lowest structural member. Located at bottom of foundation wall. Horizontal concrete, set in soil, supports the foundation wall.

Question 4

Sill Plate

Answer 4

Horizontal wood sits on top of houses foundation. Used as nailing surface for floor system. Lowest horizontal beam (wood)

Question 5

Studs

Answer 5

vertical wood used to construct walls

Question 6

Joists

Answer 6

horizontal beams or timbers that support the floor.

Question 7

Eave

Answer 7

part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building. Lowest part of the roof, projects beyond wall structure

Question 8

Soffit

Answer 8

Area under roof extension

Question 9

Fascia

Answer 9

Area of material facing outer edge of soffit

Question 10

Pitch

Answer 10

the slope of the roof, driveway, sidewalk, etc.

Question 11

Flashing

Answer 11

added to corners of exterior to prevent water from entering house

Question 12

Sheating

Answer 12

cover interior/exterior walls. wood, vinyl, aluminum, bricks, gypsum boards.

Question 13

Urea Formaldenhyde Foam Insulation (UFFI)

Answer 13

Foam insulation. Not used since 1980’s

Question 14

R-Value

Answer 14

Measurement of ability of insulation.

great value, greater insulation power, thicker insulation.

Question 15

CFC’s

Answer 15

used in refrigerators

Question 16

HFC’s

Answer 16

home AC units

Question 17

PCB’s

Answer 17

polychlorinated biphenyls: Used as a coolant. Found in groundwater and soil.