H7 - Exterior Structures - LT #2

Question 1

What are the three elements that make up a typical fence?

Answer 1

Post, rail and cladding

Question 2

What type of nails should you use for a fence build?

Answer 2

Corrosive resistant

Question 3

Fence post must be buried:

Answer 3

1/3rd the length of 2’ deep

Question 4

Why is the dirt or concrete sloped away from the base of a fence post?

Answer 4

Directing water away from post hole

Question 5

Bottom rail on a fence should be raised:

Answer 5

6” from the ground

Question 6

Even if a fence is built on sloping ground, the rails should be

Answer 6

Level if not too steep.

Question 7

Why is knee bracing important for Gazebos?

Answer 7

No walls for lateral stability

Question 8

What type of window glazing should be used in a playhouse?

Answer 8

Safety glass or plexi glass.

Question 9

What are fences sued for?

Answer 9

Defining an area. Can be mainly ornamental or may be used to keep children or pets confined within an area.

Question 10

Term screen applies to:

Answer 10

Any railing, cladding difficult to see through.

Question 11

Privacy screen used for:

Answer 11

Visual block so occupant can enjoy the outdoors without being watched by others, privacy screen can also be used to hide unsightly items such as garbage cans, compost piles or propane tanks or a parking area.

Question 12

Fences and screens both must be strong enough to support:

Answer 12

Resist rot and support people climbing them.

Question 13

Minimum post size is

Answer 13

3.5 x 3.5 typically spaced 6.5 to 10 feet apart. Set the width of panels.

Question 14

What is a Major post?

Answer 14

Corner post and the posts on either side of Gates

Question 15

How deep are Major posts set?

Answer 15

Need to be set extra deep

Question 16

Non pressure treated posts need to be soaked how far from bottom?

Answer 16

Soak the bottom 600 mm in wood preservative for 12 hours.

Question 17

Why is a post hole wider at the bottom

Answer 17

To be anchored more securely.

Question 18

What is required at the bottom of a post hole?

Answer 18

Two shovels of gravel for drainage.

Question 19

How should corner posts be set?

Answer 19

Taking loads in both directions, good idea to to pack with gravel or concrete and leave them to settle with braces attached for a couple of days.

Question 20

If gravel is used instead of corner posts, what is required?

Answer 20

Tamp the gravel in 6” layers to compact.

Question 21

Top of posts should be capped why?

Answer 21

Shed water and prevents rotting.

Question 22

Typ. 2 x 4 wood top and bottoms rails are installed between posts. Accomplished by:

Answer 22

Nailing supports to posts, notching or mortising.

Question 23

Cladding materials are usually which dimensions?

Answer 23

3/4” or 1” lumber.

Question 24

When panels are used, anchor clips can be used instead of rails only if:

Answer 24

Panels are rigid enough.

Question 25

Accessory building is defined as:

Answer 25

Building that is not attached to a dwelling and does not contain a living space.

Question 26

Accessory building examples:

Answer 26

Garden shed, gazebo and playhouse.

Question 27

Garden Shed:

Answer 27

3 or 4 walls and a roof. May have a slab floor. wooden floor or no floor.

Question 28

Gazebo:

Answer 28

Decorative, free standing building open on all sides. Wood or concrete floor and is roofed. Required knee bracing as there is no lateral stability.

Question 29

Exposed locations of Gazebos require:

Answer 29

Anchorage to withstand uplift.

Question 30

Safety concerns for a children play-house:

Answer 30

Pointed portions need rounding

Finishes should be sliver-free

No fastener points should protrude.

Windows should be of safety or plexiglass.

Question 31

C C AND R MEANS

Answer 31

Covenant Condition and Restrictions