Exterior Components Flashcards
INSPECTION SCOPE
(Choose the INCORRECT answer)
a) Wall coverings and trim, that are made from wood or wood composite materials should be covered with paint, stain, or some other type of coating.
b) These coatings perform as protection against deterioration and as an aesthetic feature.
c) Inspection of coatings is out of scope of a home inspection
d) none of the above
c) Inspection of coatings is IN SCOPE of a home inspection IF the coating appears not to be performing its intended protective function
Balcony (Choose the INCORRECT answer)
a) an outdoor platform that is located at the second story or above.
b) A balcony may be supported by posts, or it may be cantilevered.
c) A balcony is out of scope of a home inspection
d) None of the above
c) A balcony IS IN SCOPE of a home inspection
Bed molding (Choose the CORRECT answer)
a) a thin decorative molding that covers the joint between the soffit and the frieze and between interior walls and ceilings
b) also used for shadow boxes and for other decorative purposes
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
c) both a) and b)
Bulkhead door (Choose the CORRECT answer)
a) a horizontal or inclined door that provides access to an area under the house or to a storage area such as a cellar
b) sometimes referred to by the brand name Bilco
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
c) both a) and b)
Cantilever
A structural member (such as a floor joist) that extends horizontally beyond the vertical support (usually a wall) and has no other posts or supports.
True or False
True
Cornice (choose the CORRECT answer)
a) the exterior trim where the rafters and wall meet.
b) Cornice usually encloses the eaves.
c) Cornice often consists of the fascia, soffit, and bed molding.
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Cornice return
the continuation of the cornice in a different direction, such as at a gable end.
(true or false)
true
Crown molding: (choose the CORRECT answer)
a) a decorative molding that covers the joint between the soffit and frieze and between interior walls and ceilings
b) usually wider and more ornate than bed molding
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
c) both a) and b)
Deck: (choose the INCORRECT answer)
a) an outdoor recreational area that is usually, but not always, attached to the house.
b) A deck is supported by posts.
c) A deck is usually covered.
d) all of the above
c) A deck is usually NOT covered.
Eaves:
the extension of the rafters beyond the exterior wall of the buildings.
True or False
True
EIFs: (Choose the INCORRECT answer)
a) an acronym for Exterior Insulation and Finish System
b) EIFS is stucco and should be described as such.
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
b) EIFS is NOT stucco and should NOT be described as such.
Fascia (eaves):
vertical trim at the beginning of the eaves, usually part of the cornice.
True or False
False
vertical trim at the END of the eaves (not beginning), usually part of the cornice.
Frieze: (Choose the CORRECT answer)
a) Vertical trim that connects or covers the top course of wall covering with the bottom of the cornice.
b) A frieze board usually hides the termination of wall covering such as brick and stone.
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
c) both a) and b)
Lintel (angle iron):
(Choose the CORRECT answer)
a) A horizontal structural component that carries a load from above.
b) Lintels are used in masonry construction over openings such as windows and doors.
c) Lintels are usually made from L-shaped steel, but may be made from steel reinforced concrete, or from wood.
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Porch:
(Choose the CORRECT answer)
a) an outdoor area that is attached to the house.
b) Porches are usually covered, which is a way to distinguish a porch from a deck.
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
c) both a) and b)
Soffit (eaves):
the horizontal trim that covers the rafters, usually part of the cornice.
True or False
True
Stoop:
a small platform that serves as a landing on the exterior side of a door.
True or False
True
Veneer:
(Choose the CORRECT answer)
a) a decorative surface applied over the exterior walls of a house.
b) The term is usually applied to wall coverings such as brick and natural stone.
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
c) both a) and b)
wall covering (cladding):
a load-bearing material or assembly that is applied over the exterior walls of a house.
True or False
False
a NON-load-bearing material
water (weather)-resistive barrier (WRB):
(Choose the INCORRECT ANSWER)
a) a material that absorbs penetration of liquid water
b) usually describes materials such as asphalt-impregnated building paper (e. g., #15 felt) and house wraps.
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
a) a material that resists penetration of liquid water
wythe (withe):
(Choose the INCORRECT ANSWER)
a) a course of masonry that separates flues in a masonry chimney
b) a vertical masonry wall that is one masonry unit thick.
c) A typical brick veneer wall is 3 wythes thick.
d) none of the above
c) A typical brick veneer wall is 1 WYTHE (not 3 wythes) thick.
EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AND RELATED TRIM (CLADDING)
Houses built using wood-frame and light-gauge steel construction need a wall covering to shed liquid water.
Wall coverings are often referred to as veneers.
(Choose the CORRECT answer)
a) All types of siding, and exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), are ATTACHED veneers.
b) Brick and natural stone are ANCHORED veneers.
c) Stucco and artificial and some natural stone are ADHERED veneers.
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Typical Defects of Wall Coverings and Related Trim that home inspectors should report include all EXCEPT:
a) exposed lath
b) veneer not fully embedded in mortar (not usually visible)
c) effervescence on stone or mortar,
d) water on stone or mortar long after rain has ceased falling.
c) EFFLORESCENCE, (NOT effervescence) on stone or mortar
Aluminum Siding (also Steel Siding) (Choose the INCORRECT answer)
a) Aluminum siding and steel siding are most commonly seen as interlocking horizontal strips.
b) Metal wall covering and roof covering materials must be grounded or bonded.
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above
b) Metal wall covering and roof covering materials must be grounded or bonded.
There is no such requirement.